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Reinhardt, Max

(Encyclopedia) Reinhardt, Max, 1873–1943, Austrian theatrical producer and director, originally named Max Goldmann. After acting under Otto Brahm at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin, he managed (1902–…

Wilson, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Wilson, Robert, 1941–, dramatist, director, and designer, b. Waco, Tex. He began his arts career as a painter. A leading figure in postmodern theater since 1963, when he arrived in New…

Weber, Max, German sociologist

(Encyclopedia) Weber, MaxWeber, Maxmäks [key]Weber, Max vāˈbər [key], 1864–1920, German sociologist, economist, and political scientist. At various times he taught at Berlin, Freiburg, Munich, and…

World War II Movies, Part 2

From "Schindler's List" to the summer blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" by Beth Rowen     Related Links Memorial Day Pearl Harbor Remembered Stalag 17 (1953) Source…

Portuguese literature

(Encyclopedia) Portuguese literature, writings in Portuguese. The literature of Brazil is considered separately (see Brazilian literature). The modern period in Portuguese letters dates from the…

2010 Grammy Awards

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. See a partial list of the winners below. If you want to view a complete list go to grammy.com. Album…

Biographies: Notable Architects

Notable Architects Frank Lloyd Wright See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Architecture American Architecture Architecture…

Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine

The following table lists every winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, from 1901 through 2016. For years not listed, no award was made. 1901Emil A. von Behring (Germany), for…