Términos

Species of tree native to the subtropical areas of Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. It is valued for its hard, durable wood. Its tannin is the most important vegetable tanning agent used in the American leather industry.

Tipo alemán de tankards de piedra, fabricados a partir del siglo XVI en Siegburg, en la zona del Rhin.

Se refiere a cuadros de altar producidos principalmente en Alemania, Austria y el Tirol en los siglos XV y XVI. El término en alemán significa "cuadro de altar esculpido". Un Schnitzaltar puede estar localizado en la parte superior del altar o en los altares laterales; se caracterizan por estar profusamente policromados y dorados y poseen cuatro secciones: un recuadro central contiene escultura, bajo el cual un recuadro pequeño, comúnmente denominado con el término italiano "predella", y dos pares movibles de alas o contraventanas, con pinturas o relieves esculpidos en ambos lados: frente y parte posterior. El abrir y cerrar las alas les daba variedad, generalmente relacionado con el calendario litúrgico. La sección del altar fue generalmente montado en una estructura arquitectónica con tracerias esculpidas y nichos para esculturas.

German term used to refer to the work of Belgian artist Henry van de Velde, meaning "scroll style" or "flourish style"; term was particularly used in the cities of Dresden and Berlin.

Genus containing around 80 species of sedges with a cosmopolitan distribution. This genus is closely related to genus Scirpus, and some species here were formerly included in Scirpus.

Species of giant sedge native to freshwater marshes all over North America. It has thick, rounded green stems growing to 3 m (10 feet) in height, with long, grasslike leaves. The plants play an important ecological role at shorelines, buffering against wind and water forces, thereby allowing the establishment of other types of plants and reducing erosion.

Species of water plant found in marshy areas from southern and western North America to South America and on Pacific islands. It has tall, thin, dark green stems and woolly brown flowers.

Subspecies of giant bullrush native to areas of South America and some Pacific islands; known for its use in making boats and other objects.

Species of perennial water plant found in wetlands in Canada and the United States, including marshes and lakes. It has cylindrical stems growing to 2 m in height. The leaves are sheathed around the base of the stem; the flower inflorescence is a panicle of cone-shaped spikelets on thin branches.

Rocks prized by Chinese scholar-officials for their distinctive shapes and crevices, seen as suggestive of the transformational powers of nature. Larger stones were placed in gardens as unique focal features, while smaller rocks often adorned scholars’ desks, a microcosmic representation of the natural world within the space of the study.

Bells rung in schools to signal the beginnings and ends of school days, as well as the start of lessons.

Qualifier used for a work by an unknown creator whose style is influenced by the named artist or architect or by the associates of the named artist, who is living at the same time or shortly after the named artist, but is not known to be a pupil or direct follower of the named artist (e.g., school of Rembrandt).

Young people attending elementary school or of an age to attend elementary school, typically including those from age 5 to 13.

Úsese para roperos alemanes para el almacenamiento de ropa y lencería; generalmente con dos puertas de paneles y que tienen algunas veces un lado con cajones y estantes y el otro lado un espacio abierto para colgar ropa.

Huertos familiares típicos de zonas urbanas alemanas cultivadas por individuos y que se utilizan para proporcionar espacio agrícola y recreativo. Los schrbergatren se originaron en Leipzig en la década de 1860, y fueron nombrados de acuerdo al reformador educativo Daniel Gottlob Moritz Schreber (1808-1861).

A type of decoration on Dutch and German glassware and ceramics popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. This was created with a sepia enamel that had been used in stained glass techniques, and adapted to various wares either alone or in combination with other enamels or gold.

Estilo de construcción regional mediante cuatro vigas de madera horizontales (Schwellen) que soportan postes cuadrados verticales. Este estilo produce un marco muy estable que permite el apilamiento de pisos; fue el precursor de construcción de entramado y otras estructuras de madera. Se ha encontrado en Alemania en estructuras que datan ya en el siglo XII.

Books having content related to the topic of science or a particular branch of science, often with illustrations, graphs, and charts.