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ART APPRECIATION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Sociology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cultural appreciation
1, record 1, English, cultural%20appreciation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conscious effort to learn about another culture to better understand it, respect and support it, and develop positive cross-cultural relationships. 2, record 1, English, - cultural%20appreciation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cultural appreciation involves exploring and celebrating a culture's traditions, art, music, food and other aspects without exploiting them. 2, record 1, English, - cultural%20appreciation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of cultural appreciation include purchasing authentic cultural items or wearing culturally appropriate clothing for a traditional ceremony. 2, record 1, English, - cultural%20appreciation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appréciation culturelle
1, record 1, French, appr%C3%A9ciation%20culturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effort conscient qu'une personne fait pour en apprendre davantage sur une culture autre que la sienne afin de mieux la comprendre, de la respecter et l'appuyer, ainsi que de développer des relations interculturelles positives. 2, record 1, French, - appr%C3%A9ciation%20culturelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appréciation culturelle consiste à explorer et à célébrer les traditions, l'art, la musique, la nourriture et d'autres aspects d'une culture sans en faire l'exploitation. 2, record 1, French, - appr%C3%A9ciation%20culturelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'achat d'objets culturels authentiques ou le port de vêtements culturels appropriés lors d'une cérémonie traditionnelle sont des exemples d'appréciation culturelle. 2, record 1, French, - appr%C3%A9ciation%20culturelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Plastic Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Oakville Art Society
1, record 2, English, Oakville%20Art%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 2, record 2, English, OAS
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Oakville Art Society's] Mission Statement... to create a forum where persons interested in art may meet to share ideas and enjoy mutual encouragement in art and art appreciation; to provide the environment and facilities wherein artistic skills may be more fully developed; to promote and encourage art appreciation within the community; to provide bursaries and other assistance as, and when possible and desirable to the encouragement of suitable students. 2, record 2, English, - Oakville%20Art%20Society
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Art Society of Oakville
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Arts plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Oakville Art Society
1, record 2, French, Oakville%20Art%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OAS 2, record 2, French, OAS
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Art Society of Oakville
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Cinematography
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Vancouver Jewish Film Centre
1, record 3, English, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VJFC 1, record 3, English, VJFC
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society 2, record 3, English, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre%20Society
correct, British Columbia
- Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society 3, record 3, English, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Festival%20Society
former designation, British Columbia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre hosts the longest running Jewish film festival in Canada, the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival.... The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre mandate is the encouragement and appreciation of motion pictures as a medium of art, information or education. 4, record 3, English, - Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. Showcasing the diversity of Jewish culture, heritage and identity through film. 4, record 3, English, - Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Vancouver Jewish Film Center
- Vancouver Jewish Film Center Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Cinématographie
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Vancouver Jewish Film Centre
1, record 3, French, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- VJFC 1, record 3, French, VJFC
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Vancouver Jewish Film Centre Society 2, record 3, French, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Centre%20Society
correct, British Columbia
- Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society 3, record 3, French, Vancouver%20Jewish%20Film%20Festival%20Society
former designation, British Columbia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Vancouver Jewish Film Center
- Vancouver Jewish Film Center Society
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drawing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Pastel Artists Canada
1, record 4, English, Pastel%20Artists%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PAC 2, record 4, English, PAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Pastel Artists.Ca 1, record 4, English, Pastel%20Artists%2ECa
correct
- Pastel Artists of Ontario, Canada 1, record 4, English, Pastel%20Artists%20of%20Ontario%2C%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pastel Artists.Ca was founded in 1989 by a small group of eager pastellists as Pastel Artists of Ontario, Canada. The name changed in 2003 to Pastel Artists Canada[. It is] a member society of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a sister society to PSEC, Pastel Artists of Eastern Canada ... 2, record 4, English, - Pastel%20Artists%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[PAC' s] aim is to promote public appreciation of the renaissance in dry pastel, to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium and to promote fellowship among pastel artists. 2, record 4, English, - Pastel%20Artists%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Dessin
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pastel Artists Canada
1, record 4, French, Pastel%20Artists%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PAC 2, record 4, French, PAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Pastel Artists.Ca 1, record 4, French, Pastel%20Artists%2ECa
correct
- Pastel Artists of Ontario, Canada 1, record 4, French, Pastel%20Artists%20of%20Ontario%2C%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
1, record 5, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Ballet%20J%C3%B6rgen
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CBJ 2, record 5, English, CBJ
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen is a classical ballet company that aims to make ballet accessible and relevant to 21st century audiences. [It likes] to tell Canadian stories and always [reflects] a Canadian identity in [its] programming. Canada’s Ballet Jörgen delivers programming in all 10 of Canada’s provinces as well as into the United States. 3, record 5, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Ballet%20J%C3%B6rgen
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission. To advance the art and appreciation of ballet and Canadian choreography through performance, educational experiences and community engagement. 2, record 5, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Ballet%20J%C3%B6rgen
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Danse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ballet Jörgen du Canada
1, record 5, French, Ballet%20J%C3%B6rgen%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-07-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Arts and Culture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Antigonish Culture Alive Association
1, record 6, English, Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ACA 1, record 6, English, ACA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Antigonish Culture Alive 2, record 6, English, Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive
correct, Nova Scotia
- ACA 1, record 6, English, ACA
correct, Nova Scotia
- ACA 1, record 6, English, ACA
- Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts and Culture Council 2, record 6, English, Guysborough%20Antigonish%20Pictou%20Arts%20and%20Culture%20Council
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- GAPACC 1, record 6, English, GAPACC
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- GAPACC 1, record 6, English, GAPACC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antigonish Culture Alive is an organization dedicated to enhanced and sustained artistic and cultural life in [the Antigonish] region. 1, record 6, English, - Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive%20Association
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The objects of the [ACA include :] to advance the public' s appreciation of the arts by hosting performance events and public art exhibitions, and providing forums for qualified artists to exhibit, present, or perform their artistic works through participation in such events in the Antigonish area. 1, record 6, English, - Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts & Culture Council
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Arts et Culture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Antigonish Culture Alive Association
1, record 6, French, Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACA 2, record 6, French, ACA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Antigonish Culture Alive 3, record 6, French, Antigonish%20Culture%20Alive
correct, Nova Scotia
- ACA 1, record 6, French, ACA
correct, Nova Scotia
- ACA 1, record 6, French, ACA
- Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts and Culture Council 3, record 6, French, Guysborough%20Antigonish%20Pictou%20Arts%20and%20Culture%20Council
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- GAPACC 1, record 6, French, GAPACC
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- GAPACC 1, record 6, French, GAPACC
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts & Culture Council
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-03-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Fine Arts (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Docents
1, record 7, English, Docents
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The National Gallery's volunteer Docents form a team that is integrated with the Gallery's Education division, and is specially trained to interact with the public on an educational level. The docent's main role consists of showing visitors works of art from permanent or temporary exhibitions, suggesting methods of interpretation, and enhancing their appreciation. 1, record 7, English, - Docents
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Beaux-arts (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Guides bénévoles
1, record 7, French, Guides%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9voles
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les guides bénévoles constituent une équipe intégrée à la Division de l'éducation, formée spécialement pour intervenir auprès du public dans le cadre de la mission éducative du Musée. Le rôle principal du guide bénévole consiste à présenter au public les œuvres des expositions permanentes et temporaires, en proposant des façons de les interpréter afin que le public les apprécie davantage. 1, record 7, French, - Guides%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9voles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-10-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Antique Association
1, record 8, English, Manitoba%20Antique%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Manitoba Antique Association is a non profit organization that promotes without pecuniary gain the study and appreciation of antiques, works of art and objects of historical importance. Our aim is to become more visible to the general public and increase membership, especially throughout Manitoba. 2, record 8, English, - Manitoba%20Antique%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Antique Association
1, record 8, French, Manitoba%20Antique%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 1, record 8, French, - Manitoba%20Antique%20Association
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-04-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
1, record 9, English, Elizabeth%20Greenshields%20Foundation
correct, Quebec
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of the Foundation is to promote, by charitable activities carried on by the Foundation, an appreciation of the traditional expression in painting, drawing, sculpture and the graphic arts, by aiding worthy art students, artists or sculptors who need further training or other assistance during their formative years. 2, record 9, English, - Elizabeth%20Greenshields%20Foundation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Elizabeth Greenshields
1, record 9, French, Fondation%20Elizabeth%20Greenshields
correct, Quebec
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 9, French, - Fondation%20Elizabeth%20Greenshields
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-12-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Art History and Theory
- Plastic Arts (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- art appreciation 1, record 10, English, art%20appreciation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
- Arts plastiques (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- connaissance des arts
1, record 10, French, connaissance%20des%20arts
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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