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51painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in …
52The Bollandists — The Bollandists † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Bollandists An association of ecclesiastical scholars engaged in editing the Acta Sanctorum. This work is a great hagiographical collection begun during the first years of the seventeenth… …
53The United States of America — The United States of America † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The United States of America BOUNDARIES AND AREA On the east the boundary is formed by the St. Croix River and an arbitrary line to the St. John, and on the north by the… …
54Egypt, ancient — Introduction civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …
55Augsburg — • Diocese in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Munich Freising Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Augsburg Augsburg …
56Geology of West Virginia — Prior to one billion years ago, the geologic history of West Virginia is obscure. The oldest evidences of life found in West Virginia occur in rocks about 600 million years old, in the Antietam Formation of Lower Cambrian age. The oldest exposed… …
57Basle-Lugano — • Composed of the two Dioceses of Basle and Lugano which are united only by having a bishop in common Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Basle Lugano Basle Lugano …
58Order of Friars Minor — Order of Friars Minor † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Friars Minor (Also known as FRANCISCANS.) This subject may be conveniently considered under the following heads: I. General History of the Order; A. First Period (1209… …
59France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… …
60India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
