(Encyclopedia) Binchois, GillesBinchois, Gilleszhēl băNshwäˈ [key], c.1400–1460, Flemish composer. From about 1430 until his death Binchois served Philip the Good of Burgundy. His secular chansons…
(Encyclopedia) Berwald, FranzBerwald, Franzfränts bĕrˈväld [key], 1796–1868, Swedish composer. His music, which is highly original in its use of rhythm, harmony, and orchestration, had little popular…
Record of the Year“Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” (Volare), Domenico ModugnoAlbum of the YearThe Music From Peter Gunn, Henry Mancini (RCA)Song of the Year“Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu,” Domenico Modugno,…
Find out who was awarded top honors in film for 2007 by the Boston Society of Film Critics. Best Picture No Country For Old Men Best Actor Frank Langella,…
Here are the results for the 2009 National Society of Film Critics Awards, given out January 2, 2010. Best Picture: The Hurt Locker Best Actor: Jeremy Renner…
(Encyclopedia) Lawes, Lewis Edward, 1883–1947, American penologist, b. Elmira, N.Y. As warden (1920–41) of Sing Sing Prison, a New York state prison located at Ossining, N.Y., he carried out many…
(Encyclopedia) Augur, HezekiahAugur, Hezekiahôˈgər [key], 1791–1858, American sculptor. After a business failure he devoted himself to art and was encouraged by Samuel F. B. Morse. His bust of…
(Encyclopedia) Hoffmann, Josef, 1870–1956, Austrian architect. A student of Otto Wagner, he was a leader of Austrian decoration in the first three decades of the 20th cent. His sophisticated…
(Encyclopedia) Craik, Dinah Maria MulockCraik, Dinah Maria Mulockkrāk [key], 1826–87, English author. She is best known for the moralistic novel John Halifax, Gentleman (1856) and for the children's…
