Europe- Latvia- Arts and Entertainment

10 pages found in Arts and Entertainment:

Art Nouveau Heritage

Highlights this type of architecture that is seen in the capital city of Riga and the rest of the country.
http://vip.latnet.lv/ArtNouveau/

Art Studio at the Architect's House

Lessons in drawing, painting and other kinds of visual art. In Latvian and English.
http://www.zimesana.lv/

Castles of Latvia

Features images and early background of castles located in or near cities in Latvia. Includes general historic timeline of the country. Photos by Joost Lemmens
http://www.talava.com/latviancastles.html

Elgurt, Josef

Biography and gallery of this artist from Riga, Latvia.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/orangeparty/

Lighthouses of Latvia

A well maintained directory of Latvian lighthouses, with descriptions, photos and links.
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/lva.htm

Miss & Mister Latvia

Beauty pageant contest for men and women. Page includes history and contestant portfolios.
http://www.mis.lv/

Nationwide Song and Dance Celebration

Tradition established in 1873, recorded in the UNESCO list of Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage. Information for participants and guests.
http://www.dziesmusvetki2008.lv/index.php?&99

Riga Dimd

Shows the history of some choir festivals, especially the Riga Dimd, and how they became an important part of Latvian culture. Includes contact information.
http://www.culture.lv/en/heritage/52/

Studija

Visual arts magazine.
http://www.studija.lv

Virtual Art Gallery

View Latvian artists' virtual galleries covering a range of genres.
http://www.gallery.lv/