d Culture

He shook my hand and gave me the so-called proof of the award, whose bad taste, like all the other forms of awards that I have received, was unsurpassed. I was not going to say something on that stage, nor had I been asked. So I only said a short …

This is a modern version of a Byron, the British poets’ preferred tie. Very similar to the Lavalliere, it only differs because of its length and its fabric, which is usually lighter.

We futurists want to free our race from all forms of neutrality, from dreadful and apathetic indecisiveness, from negatory pessimism and nostalgic, idealistic and enfeebling inertia. We want to paint Italy with boldness and futurist risk, and dress the Italians, at last, in bellicose and joyous apparel. Futurist clothes shall …

When we sat down and a vague murmur went around the entire ballroom, the ceremony began. I believe that the Philharmonic musicians played a piece by Mozart. Then there were some relatively long speeches on Grillparzer. Looking towards her, I saw at one point that Minister Firnberg, that is her …

Fourth century – Fresco Vigna Massimo , Rome The “dalmatica”, unisex garment, soft and fluid all the way to the feet, without a belt and decorated with red stripes called “clavi”, with very wide sleeves, is a rather austere look which made it popular for ecclesiastical purposes.