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The Virgin and Child with Goldfinch art piece was one of the most important European art sculptures I have ever owned. It was very detailed piece of artwork that gave a clear representation of how a mother and child connection was seen during the Renaissance Era. The sculpture has a symbolic representation the Virgin Mary and Jesus and foreseeing the pain and suffering he will go through. The Virgin and Child with Goldfinch statue from circa 1300-1350 that was stolen from my home is approximately

1) What are Virgin Group's distinctive resources/capabilities?The Virgin BrandFirstly, the Virgin brand is valuable in the form of brand equity, where 'Virgin' is one of the most recognised brand names in the UK, and is also well-known in other important markets including Europe and the U.S.A. Based on 1990s research, the Virgin brand was recognised by 96% of UK consumers (Case, p.685). Secondly, it is rare for a brand to have such positive consumer perceptions; which include value-for-money, fun

St. Croix’s Complicated Potential for Sustainable Island Agriculture History and culture as obstacles to a sustainable local food economy. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Saint Croix has a sub-tropical island climate and is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Island(USVI) territories with the greatest percentage of arable land. Little seasonal temperature variability, low humidity, and a year-round growing season has historically offered the island significant advantages for agricultural development and

An overview of The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception The Virgin of Immaculate Conception was created in the late 18th century in most likely “South America, probably Cuzco, Peru” (Dallas Museum of Art). The illustration was formed with oil on a canvas and the artist is unknown. The artwork is currently being displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art within the Latin American Art section. The Virgin of Immaculate Conception belongs to the The Cleofas and Celia de la Garza Collection and was a gift

1. Compare and contrast Virgin Atlantic Airway 's strategic development with any other (non-virgin) airline. According to  (1980), firms are under great pressure to have modern plans to be competitive and should have adequate capability to achieve their target market share. Virgin Atlantic Airways is among the most successful business ventures of the Virgin empire owned by Richard Branson. Its strategic development is rooted on the need to surpass competitors while balancing financial resources

The Virgin of Guadalupe is revered in Mexican culture, transcending even religious beliefs. Pope Francis once joked, “you all know the joke of that Mexican man who would say, 'I am an atheist, but I am Guadalupan.’” (Duara). She is seen as the Patron Saint, a figure that was said to be dark skinned and speak both Nahuatl and Spanish- an identity that helped unify indigenous Mexicans with the growing Mestizo and Spanish populations. Not only viewed as a religious symbol, the Virgin of Guadalupe is

These ideas are amplified by Shakespeare’s Jacobean romance The Tempest, with its array of characters who dramatise this instability through diverse human responses contrasting to the antagonizing nature of discovery. 1999 American drama film, The Virgin Suicides by Sofia Coppola, reflects the collective consciousness of a group reminiscing on past experiences and interactions, opening them to discover personal potential. This process acts as a catalyst for an evaluation of the impact of change, leading

divine gods and regular people. Fig. 1-3 Virgin and Child Icon- Vladimir Virgin (early 12th century) tempera on wood, 30” x 21” The Byzantine era is the continuation of the Roman Empire and as we, all know they were influenced by the Greeks. Around the 11th century “the clergy began to display icons in hierarchical order Christ, the Theotokos, John the Baptist and other saints” (Kleiner 279). The Virgin and Child Icon is tempera on wood, 30x21 inches. The virgin and her child have been an inseparable

The painting Virgin and Child with Saint Michael and Saint Blaise is created by Italian artist, Neri Di Bicci during Renaissance period. In this artwork, Neri Di Bicci uses shiny texture, warm color and elegant patterns to create the honorable saints. This artwork has four holy figures as its main subjects, the Virgin, Jesus, Saint Blaise who is holding an iron comb and Saint Michael with the balance of souls. It also has smaller figures kneeling on the bottom of the painting and the predella, which

TITTLE: ‘‘THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY’’ (VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRLINES) Contents 1) Introduction to airline industry 2) Drivers of globalisation using yip’s model 2.1 Market globalisation 2.2 Cost globalisation 2.3 Globalisation of government policies 2.4 Globalisation of competition 3) Localisation- arguments against globalisation 4) Pestle Analysis 5) Porter’s 5 forces analysis and their application to Airline industry 5.1 Rivalry amongst Existing Firms 5.2 Threat of substitution 5.3 Threat