... data entry punch cards. They feed the appropriate colored weft threads (the threads that run horizontally in the design) to the shuttle, thereby increasing weaver's speed of production. This significantly reduces the cost of production without affecting the quality. The Jacquard process revolutionized the weaving industry allowing many people with good, but not necessarily royal incomes, to purchase their own ... generations. Most wool tapestries have a 70-85% wool content, with the balance in rayon, linen, or silk synthetic for added strength and sheen. One of the qualities of all tape...

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... , altogether, a satisfying blend. This exceptional use of the rather lifeless linoleum vivifies the layers of flat unmodulated color and allows the exposed paper to become the source of light. Throughout his career, Picasso's superb draftsmanship served many subjects. His father taught him the importance of drawing, which thereafter was the dominant occupation of his life. From his earliest years he filled all ... was futurism that was fascinated with machinery, transport and communications. In paintings and sculpture, angular forms and powerful lines were used to convey a sense of activi...

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... , Roman ruins, medieval fortresses and Renaissance castles. We also learned that France is home to the Ariane space rocket and Airbus Industries, and the boasts the world's most extensive high-speed train network. We arrived at the train station around 8.15pm. We took a taxi to Bedford Hotel which was located on a quiet street in the heart ... hotel, I noticed that the weather was fairly pleasant with women dressed in bright dresses and men wearing light summer suits. The average January temperature in Paris is a chilly 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit) rising steadily to a fairl...

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