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From hackwork to high art, shows on Broadway can be anything. A lot of the time, instead of reading the reviews, you just trust in the kind of advertising the shows put out. But should you? Here's what Broadway shows are really like. There is a reason why we go and believe in the advertising they put out. For almost any kind of artistic work, you'll find that there's someone out there who writes

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You may wonder just how important a film release date is and who decides when to release them. Here is what I know. Leave a comment if you have the inside scoop! One of my first jobs in New York was working for the Gersh Agency, a talent and literary agency, at midtown. In the world of entertainment there are the "Big 5" agencies - William Morris, CAA, Endeavor, IMG and one other whose name

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I have watched a lot of movies in recent weeks, and rather than examining the characters or analyzing the different plots, I constantly find myself asking myself one question. Can movie extras make a living just from being extras on movies? It is an interesting topic worth looking at a little closer. I have always been impressed with how movie extras are able to make a scene in a crowded bar or

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These days, it's not unusual for children to grow up wanting to be super stars. We all have that natural desire to be known. Whether it be through scientific achievements, rock star fame, or becoming a world renowned actor, we want to leave our mark on planet earth. Needless to say, this is one of the reasons acting schools across the nation are booming. Guys and gals of all ages are trying

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It's the latest thing in romance relationships - boudoir photography. Perhaps it has something to do with how the movies and the adult industry have made sensual photography somewhat mainstream and acceptable. These days, women are taking to ordering up a set of tastefully done soft erotica either to keep for themselves for when they become old or to gift to a romantic partner. How far a woman

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The acting and modeling industry has so many ups and downs that make or break the careers of millions of people in this industry. Some have stood unbowed by the pitfalls, while others have caved in or completely lost it. One of the challenges in the acting and modeling world is the rise in fake agencies. In all places all over the world, there are hundreds or even millions of young people who

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The first time I bought a good fine art print, I was pretty shocked by how much it cost me. Then I took a look at the alternative. It was one of those cheap art prints that are sold in large quantities to college kids all over the country. The colors were flat, the painting was dull, and most of the excitement from the original was gone. Although it was better than nothing, I finally

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My wife and I love to do things that are more cultured from time to time, and one of those things we really enjoy is poetry contests. We enjoy the contests where people actually compete live with poems they have memorized, but I think that poetry contests in general can be a lot of fun. The elementary school that my children attend decided to sponsor poetry contests for all of the grade levels

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What artistically inclined kid has not dreamed of one day drawing comic books for a living? To be able to sell your doodling and make a great living seems too good to be true. Imagine finishing your first comic book for Marvel or DC and becoming an international sensation. You can then go back to your grammar school teachers and wave the comics in their face while lighting your cigar with a

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Before graphic designers can send their creations forth into the world, they need the proper knowledge and experience. They begin as students at graphic design schools, where the learning is very hands on. Graphic design is a very integral part of our lives whether we realize it or not. We’re bombarded with ads everywhere, we see posters, we unwrap packages, we browse websites, we read menus,

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Oscar nominated movies are supposed to be the cream of the crop, the best films of the year. Too often, however, those movies fall short of that mark and are predictably lumped into the best marketed films of the year. They may even be the most banal films of the year that have the most connected producers. The Academy has been giving out Oscar nominations for over seventy years now, and the

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There's no other Los Angeles art museum that houses such rare artifacts of not only the age of antiquity, but the modern era as well as The J. Paul Getty Museum. Established in 1954, it is the los angeles art museum that stands head and shoulders above all other art museums in the state of California. The mission statement of the Getty Museum from their website at getty.edu reads as follows:

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You may think that documentary film production is not something that you can do on your own. Everyone has a story that they would love to tell, but they have no idea how to tell it. Some would be life stories, but more often than not, someone has the urge to tell a story that can affect more than just themselves, and is telling a story that they think others should hear. Not everyone has an

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My daughter has always been very competitive, so when she started showing talent in the artistic realm, I decided to find some art contests for her to enter. My son used to put his poems in writing contests, so I figured that there should be some equivalent for young artists. What I found, however, was very different than what I expected. Writing contests usually have a somewhat academic bent

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If you are like many other people, you may have used film developers in the past, but have not  visited them since you got your new digital camera. Though you think of them mostly as companies that develop film from non-digital cameras, you should know that there is much more to them today, and that you should probably consider going back to see what they can do for you. Like others, they

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Being an electronic music artist used to place you firmly in the Avant-garde, but nowadays more people are making electric music than ever before. From DJs to synthesizer geeks, Midi composers to Indie rockers, playing electronic digital music is for all sorts of different people. The question is, is it for you? I never really considered myself an electronic music artist until recently. I was

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Do you ever catch a snippet of a certain tune, maybe on the radio while driving or in the background while shopping, then wonder how to find the song? You’ll occasionally hear it in random places and spend a few seconds agonizing over what the heck song it is. And it seems hopeless to find a song when you don’t the artist or lyrics, and all you have are the few words of the catchy chorus in

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My step father loves to listen to country music, but he complains all of the time that it is just not what it used to be. If you listen to older country music artists, you will see what he means. The twang is still there, but the music under the lyrics is just not what it was, and some say it is not true country music. However, that does not mean it is not good, but it does mean that those

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Rock band promotion is one of the most difficult part of succeeding in music. Learning how to promote your band is, in some genres of music, more important than playing your instrument well. In rock music in particular, you need to seem hip and with it for people to listen to what you have to say. You need to be accessible, yet you need to somehow at the same time promote this image of an elite

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Having a hit record is quite an achievement, especially in these days of fierce competition. Getting into the American Top 40 will guarantee airplay and a place in the record books. The first Billboard chart appeared way back in 1936 and the first Hot 100 came out in 1958. Today, music fans look to the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 and there are also charts for separate genres, such as rock,

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There are many forms of art that inspire awe, but one of the ones that does that for me the most is when I see really amazing pencil drawings. Click Here for Easy Pencil Drawing Techniques I love all type of art. My dad is an artist and my brother does very well with all types of art as well. It has always been a part of my life, and I learned to appreciate arts in all forms at a very young

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If you write poetry, you may do it just for the satisfaction of writing out your feelings or writing about something that moves you. Most people try their hand at it at one time or another, but most don’t go much further than that. I know that I love to write some from time to time, but I do it for personal reasons. There are some very talented poets out there, and you may be one of them. If

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If you are planning on becoming a fashion designer, here is something you will need. In the sitcom Friends, Rachel has never actually studied fashion. She's just obsessed with it. And she gets job after job in the fashion industry just because she has this need to absorb knowledge about the fashion industry. In reality, this is a quality you need if you want to become a fashion designer. Do

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My father always loved Rock n Roll music, and this was something he passed on to me. I was exposed to such bands as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors and so on from a very early age. When I was a little kid, my father would play classic Rock n Roll music in our house whenever he had a chance. My mother used to get onto him about playing it too loud, but

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I am a huge classical music fan, and one of my favorite composers is Johann Sebastian Bach. While I listen to dozens of composers on a weekly basis, it is Bach music that I find helps me to clear my mind and relax when I am really stressed out. Of all of the classical music composers I have listened to in my life, I would have to say that I first fell in love with Bach. I have listened to Bach

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Some people were meant to be actors and some people were not. I was not meant to be an actor, and I realized that shortly after I signed up for some acting classes and made an absolute fool of myself. It was an experience that I will never, unfortunately, forget. I am not sure if everybody at some point wonders if they are going to be the next Tom Cruise, but I sure wanted to be, and I decided

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Abstract canvas art can easily be said to be one of the best kinds of art available and many art lovers will be found falling over themselves to these beautiful pieces. While for others it might just be a matter of choosing the first piece of canvas art they come along, there are some people for whom choosing the art is a very difficult exercise. The first thing that such a person should do

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Bring up the term "teenagers" today, and everyone readily thinks of bored, modern young kids who like to dress in their uniform T-shirts and jeans. Hard to believe as it might be though, the term originated with the senior citizens that you see everywhere around you today – when they were young. They were the original teenagers in the 1950s. Some say that it was the new music called rock, the

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Alternative music has changed a lot from the 90s when alt rock became all the rage around the world. Bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, U2, Green Day, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction, Radiohead, and many others blasted their way into the public consciousness and made alternative rock what it is today. Today’s alternative artists are different in may ways but also

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One of the things I like the most about Christmas is all of the great Christmas music. I appreciate top Christmas songs that are religious as well as the secular ones. Regardless of your religious beliefs or lack thereof, you are probably very familiar with both kinds of song. The first one that comes to mind when I think about the top Christmas songs is “O' Holy Night,” which, of course, is

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If an artist is able to find a way to cut that elusive evergreen Christmas hit, they can consider it made. They become permanently a part of a beautiful Christmas tradition as essential as the gifts and holiday decorations. Then of course there is the consideration of the millions of dollars each year that they make in royalties. To be able to create an all-time Christmas favorite like The

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Christmas songs always manage to uplift our spirits, so why don't people listen to them year around? The reason could be that the Christmas song repertoire is not that large. Most major recording artist releasing an album of Christmas material, are bound to pick a bunch of familiar Christmas material, and only use a few original numbers to round it out with. You can always count on being

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There are many great things about the holidays, and for me, one of the best is the Christmas music that my mom would get out, dust off, and play during the weeks leading up to the 25th of December. If she wasn’t playing music, she was singing on her own. This always made the holidays a bit more exciting, and is probably why I love to do the same things each year for my little girl. Music has

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Christmas music is a valuable part of this well-loved time of year. The holiday songs are endearing and they evoke many emotions and fond memories. Memory is closely tied to songs. For many people, some of the most powerful and inspirational feelings come from warm memory of the holiday season. Make sure that you keep the tradition of sharing Christmas music during your holiday celebrations

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Elvis’ admirers often claim that he was never properly acknowledged at the Grammy awards. This isn't entirely justified; Elvis was nominated 14 times over the course of his career, and won the award finally three times. As much as people identify Elvis Presley with his genre-defining rock 'n roll, pop and blues music, Elvis had a very religious side to his music too, perhaps from his time in

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Growing up in Texas, one of my favorite pastimes is to listen to country music. While I am certainly not trying to perpetuate a stereotype, I do have to admit that I have always been a fan of artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. I think that country music gets a bad rap by most people. I think that a lot of people think of it as being too hokey, or in some cases, too depressing. It

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With all of the tech gadgets surrounding children, it is hard to imagine that poetry for kids would be of any interest to them whatsoever. As in the past, the world today puts a lot of pressure to conform to set standards. TV and social networks are influencing the behavior of kids at a much earlier age than before. Still, there are other activities that can shape kids and one of these is the

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Did you know that Hollywood props can be rented, such as horror items from the movie Halloween? If you have a big enough budget and want to go all out for your Halloween bash, it is possible. There are various outlets that sell or rent Hollywood props. Some companies specialize in reproductions of items used in or associated with the famous films and TV shows. Genuine articles for sale are

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Do you like to personalize your computer desktop wallpaper to show your favorite pictures?  Then you will probably enjoy all of the great wallpaper art you can grab to express yourself even more. On the other hand, you may have little time to consider what lies beyond those icons and folders that are spread out onto your desktop. You may not even care what the heck your computer screen looks

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In the fashion world, that old adage, 'What goes around comes around' applies admirably to our choices of avant-garde garments. Recycled fashion trends have got a new moniker and an attractive price tag. Now we call this fashion 'retro', highly favored by teens looking for a new look not found hanging on the racks at the mall. I grew up in the 60's and my artsy friends and I would shop in

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If you have arts events in your community, you have a great opportunity to see some great art and add some things to your own personal collection. If you do not consider yourself a collector, these events are still great if you want to find some new items to add to or to change the décor in your home. Be prepared before you go so that you can make the most of these events and come home happy.

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Ever thought that maybe you are too old to explore your artistic side? No worries because art schools cater to people of all ages. The primary focus of these schools is on visual arts, so you can enroll in sculpture, photography, painting, illustration or graphic design to name a few. And you can go for undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programs in the different schools across the country

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Do singing contests like The Voice or American Idol really ask nothing more of you then an ability to display solid talent? American Idol, the  reality show has come to define how singing contests are supposed to be - super energetic, super mean, funny and addictive. Even if you never watched the show on a regular basis and you don't know Steven Tyler from Randy Jackson or Jennifer Lopez from

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When I visited New Orleans a few years ago, I headed down to a music store in the French Quarter with my aunt and uncle, who are both big jazz fans. As for me, I wanted to buy a classical music CD – my favorite kind of music. I was looking for a music CD that included Johann Sebastian Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, though I wasn’t expecting to find it in a predominately jazz and blues music store

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I am a huge fan of most kinds of music, but with our local opera festival drawing near, I've got Don Giovanni and opera music on my brain. I have been thinking a lot about how talented opera singers truly are. I remember reading a biography of the great operatic tenor Jose Carreras and learning how about how much he practiced singing. He would spend hours every day at his craft, sometimes

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With the Internet, a revolution came about of "learn from home" schooling. Instead of the usual rigmarole and structures of traditional learning institutions, we now have options. In the case of finding art schools online, it's a simple net search away. You'll be able to select from art schools that have concentrations in everything from traditional pencil drawings to the latest, state of the

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For my family, it just wouldn’t be an official holiday season without watching the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.  We usually pull our DVD out around mid October, when the weather starts to get dreary and those first thoughts of Christmas enter our minds.  By the end of January we have viewed Christmas Vacation several times and are quoting our favorite lines from the movie and

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All around the world, countless individuals indulge daily in movies. Whether it is  action, drama, horror, fantasy, romance, or comedy – we love movies. Definitely a major part of the film industry revolves around creative costume design. Have you ever thought about all the imagination, work, and attention to tiny details put into some of the wild and beautiful movie costumes? One example, that

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Setting the right atmosphere is important for any holiday party, but it is especially important for Halloween. Why is it that Halloween sound effects is often the most neglected element of Halloween decorating? Absolutely, having remarkable Halloween costumes and accessories, scary yard decorations, gruesome Halloween food and of course candy treats are what make a good Halloween party. Put on

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Poetry seems almost inherent in each of us. The putting together of ideas in words somehow harmoniously flowing one into the other, synchronized by patterns and rhythms that match the very rhythms of the world. Writing poetry, even if only for your own enjoyment, can be a self-revelation producing something concrete that manifests what is hidden within yourself. According to many philosophers of

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With the overwhelming pervasiveness of fame, glamour, excitement, and wealth that seems to go along with cinema, it’s no wonder that more young people than ever are looking to enter the movie industry by the quickest means possible. While skipping acting schools and just going to Hollywood and being discovered does occasionally happen, don’t bet on it. More often than not, actors start out by

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Once upon a time, poetry was all about structure. In order for it to be good, there had to be rhythm, rhyme and sappy sentiments expressed. Perhaps that is why most of us were turned off to reading poetry. However, as literature and verse has evolved, these concepts about poetry are a bit outdated. Poetry today is more about standing out than fitting in and there are certain myths that need to be

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Simplicity is what comes to mind when thinking of 1940s fashion. Of course men often wore service uniforms from the army, navy or air force. It was not uncommon to see these uniforms everywhere from museums to restaurants.  However, the lifestyles of women had changed dramatically and it certainly influenced the fashion style of the 1940s in America. Women were expected to keep up their homes

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When most people think of art galleries, they think of fancy parties and art openings with champagne and interesting finger foods. They probably also think of high priced art that most of us simply can not afford to own. However, there are plenty of places out there to buy things that are more affordable. You can usually find something that you will love to hang in your home, and you won’t have

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Fashion contests are the basic platform on which many new designs are launched. This can be done through sketches or complete illustration works that are shown on runways both local and international.  Fashion contests will also involve the sale of the fashion designer’s creations which, obviously, need to be alluring for them to attract more and more potential buyers. The larger an audience a

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Tell your parents that you went to a slam last night, and there's a good chance they will look at you like you are speaking a different language. In a way, you are. Unlike the traditional sonnets and limericks that your parents studied in high school (and you probably did too), slam poetry has no limitations. Slowly developing for decades now, it is a genre that seamlessly blends lyricism,

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Success stories in the publishing industry are so few and far between that they really stand out. We often hear tales of how the latest Hollywood starlet used to wait tables or work as a "dancer" before being discovered by the right casting director.  Similar rags-to-riches tales are much more rare for authors who write a novel. We tend to remember that J.K. Rowling was receiving government

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Almost everyone in the film, theater, and television industries starts out with high school acting. Many go on to acting schools but it’s those memories of starting in high school theater that seem to be remembered the most. There you are up on stage, you face covered with acne, your voice cracking awkwardly, uncomfortable in your own skin and trying to perform before the whole school. It is a

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For generations and generations people everywhere have appreciated the beauty and splendor of classical music. Often consider the pinnacle of musical expression, classical music can be a daunting genre of music to enter into if you are a casual fan or new to classical music. It is difficult not just to know where to buy classical music but also what classical music you want to buy. Here is a

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Art photography prints add to the aesthetic value of any home, particularly when they are placed in an attractive frame. Offices, hotel lobbies and restaurants too, are enhanced by them.  You will be amazed at the diverse collections of photography art prints available for purchase online. Some of the more popular prints are by famous artist and instantly recognized by many people. There are

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Since social trends dictate fashion, it would be worthless to talk about 1940s fashion without first understanding the tremendous impact the Second World War had on the lives of people. The events of World War II would change the world of fashion forever. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland and France and Great Britain declared war on Germany and this sparked the Second World War that would rule

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If you’re a big star like Brad Pitt or George Clooney, you don’t need to go out on acting auditions. For the rest of the struggling actors looking for their next gig, acting auditions are an essential part of their daily routine. The goal of any audition is obviously to get the part but before that you need to present a truly memorable try out by engaging the casting director or producer with

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Native American Music is transcending and spiritual in a way that other types of music are not. There's something about sitting on the deck of your home in the middle of the mountains, surrounded by majestic pine trees, and the sounds of bugling elk. In the background you hear the rhythm of  a lone flute playing softly accompanied only by the wind that carries it. It gives you goose bumps all

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My friend and I were looking through the community education classes that were being offered for the winter. What caught my eye was a class for black and white photography. This is something that I have been interested in for several years. I loved looking at the photographs that professionals take in color, but I am always drawn to the black and white photography the most. I am not very skilled

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The history of art involves many movements, including portrait painting, landscapes and non figurative art of modern times. The portrait artist has always been a prominent figure in the art world. Many artists have depended on money from patrons who commissioned portraits of themselves, their families and friends. Members of royalty and the aristocracy of Europe loved to pose in front of their

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