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Dürer, Albrecht

(Encyclopedia) Dürer, AlbrechtDürer, Albrechtälˈbrĕkht dürˈər [key], 1471–1528, German painter, engraver, and theoretician, most influential artist of the German school, b. Nuremberg. Dürer's…

knight

(Encyclopedia) knight, in ancient and medieval history, a noble who did military service as a mounted warrior. As the feudal system disintegrated, knight service was with growing frequency…

flag, symbolic cloth

(Encyclopedia) flag, piece of cloth, usually bunting or similar light material, plain, colored, or bearing a device, varying in size and shape, but often oblong or square, used as an ensign, standard…

Selected Degree Abbreviations

A.B. Bachelor of ArtsAeEng. Aeronautical EngineerA.M.T. Master of Arts in TeachingB.A. Bachelor of ArtsB.A.E. Bachelor of Arts in Education, or Bachelor of Art Education, Aeronautical…

College Admissions Glossary

by Kay Peterson, Ph.D., FastWeb.com Acceptance Form: This form documents the student's receipt of an award letter. The form usually includes a space to indicate acceptance of offered aid,…

colleges and universities

(Encyclopedia) colleges and universities, institutions of higher education. Universities differ from colleges in that they are larger, have wider curricula, are involved in research activities, and…

Back to School by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Related Links School Enrollment and Educational Attainment Elementary and High School Education Higher Education     Back-to-School Shopping $8.…

Native Americans By the Numbers

  Related Links Notable Native Americans Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology Indian Languages Spoken at Home Facts About Native Americans Today Native American Tribes…

Artist

What is this job like? Artists make art to express what they are feeling or thinking. They use many methods—drawing, painting, sculpting. They use an assortment of materials—different kinds…

Super Bowl XLVI

From the U.S. Census Bureau Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana.…