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LEONARDO [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bifurcation
1, record 1, English, bifurcation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- branching 2, record 1, English, branching
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appearance of qualitatively different solutions to a nonlinear equation as a parameter in the equation is varied. 3, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Qualitative change of the solution to an equation or a system at a fixed value - called critical value - of a parameter. 4, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A point in parameter space where such an event occurs is a bifurcation point. From a bifurcation point emerge two or more solution branches, either stable or unstable. The representation of any characteristic property of the solution as a function of the bifurcation parameter constitutes a bifurcation diagram (tree). 4, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since Leonardo da Vinci, the "pipe model" of trees, rivers, arteries and lungs. 5, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
branching fractal structure, branching bifurcation equation, branching bifurcation scenario, branching bifurcation theory, branching bifurcation cascade, branching local vs. global bifurcation, branching bifurcation set, branching bifurcation diagram, tangent bifurcation 5, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
flip bifurcation, fold bifurcation, subcritical bifurcation, supercritical bifurcation, transcritical bifurcation 6, record 1, English, - bifurcation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pipe model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bifurcation
1, record 1, French, bifurcation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- embranchement 2, record 1, French, embranchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Émergence de plusieurs solutions pour une équation ou un système dynamique, due à la variation de certains paramètres qui les contrôlent. 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point dans l'espace des paramètres où apparaît la bifurcation est appelé point de bifurcation. De ce point émergent deux ou plusieurs branches-solutions, stables ou instables. 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme introduit par Henri Poincaré au début du siècle dans ses travaux sur les systèmes d'équations différentielles. Lorsqu'on crée des tourbillons dans un fluide, on observe une «bifurcation» de l'état de repos du fluide vers l'état convectif. 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
la bifurcation amène une oscillation, la bifurcation apporte des tourbillons, la bifurcation a lieu, la bifurcation conduit à des modifications/perturbations, la bifurcation correspond à une traversée, la bifurcation émerge, la bifurcation engendre une orbite, la bifurcation entraîne un changement de régime, la bifurcation fragmente un système, la bifurcation mène à la turbulence, la bifurcation offre des choix, la bifurcation se produit, la bifurcation stabilise un système, la bifurcation transforme un bassin connexe en bassin non connexe 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
créer une bifurcation, décrire une bifurcation, distinguer une bifurcation, étudier une bifurcation, induire une bifurcation, observer une bifurcation, passer par une bifurcation 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
bifurcation autosimilaire, bifurcation catastrophique, bifurcation classique, bifurcation décisive, bifurcation explosive, bifurcation fondamentale, bifurcation fractale, bifurcation globale, bifurcation homocline, bifurcation imminente, bifurcation imparfaite, bifurcation inverse, bifurcation locale, bifurcation non classique, bifurcation normale, bifurcation sous-critique, bifurcation sous-harmonique, bifurcation subtile, bifurcation surcritique, bifurcation tangente, bifurcation transcritique, bifurcation unique, bifurcation universelle 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 PHR
bifurcation à une dimension, bifurcation avec échange de stabilité, bifurcation cycle col, bifurcation cycle nœud, bifurcation de bassin d'attraction, bifurcation de codimension 1, 2 ou 3, bifurcation de cycle limite, bifurcation de difféomorphisme quadratique, bifurcation de Hopf, bifurcation de point fixe, bifurcation de solutions, bifurcation d'état, bifurcation de type boîtes emboîtées, bifurcation de type boîtes en files, bifurcation d'orbite périodique, bifurcation en cascades, bifurcation fourche, bifurcation nœud-col 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 PHR
accumulation de bifurcations, archétype de bifurcation, branche de bifurcation, cascade de bifurcation, catastrophe de bifurcation, chaîne de bifurcation, chemin de bifurcation, codimension de bifurcation, diagramme de bifurcation, dynamique de bifurcation, ensemble de bifurcation, imbrication de bifurcation, mémoire de bifurcations passées, organisation de bifurcation, point de bifurcation, problème de bifurcation, processus de bifurcation, propriété de bifurcation, sensibilité de bifurcation, structure de bifurcation, théorie des bifurcations, valeur de bifurcation, voisinage de bifurcation 3, record 1, French, - bifurcation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bifurcación
1, record 1, Spanish, bifurcaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- counterweighted bascule bridge
1, record 2, English, counterweighted%20bascule%20bridge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The modern bascule bridge had its origin in the medieval drawbridge, used to provide passage over the defensive moats that enclosed some castles. Sketches for counterweighted bascule bridges were found among notes made by Leonardo da Vinci as early as 1500. 1, record 2, English, - counterweighted%20bascule%20bridge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pont-levis à contrepoids
1, record 2, French, pont%2Dlevis%20%C3%A0%20contrepoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pont-levis dont le tablier est relié par des chaînes à un contrepoids permettant sa manœuvre. 1, record 2, French, - pont%2Dlevis%20%C3%A0%20contrepoids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si l'on y retrouve le pont-levis se fermant sur les battants comme au Moyen-Age, il était ici manœuvré grâce à des contrepoids de fonte. 2, record 2, French, - pont%2Dlevis%20%C3%A0%20contrepoids
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clear span
1, record 3, English, clear%20span
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal distance between two supports of a beam that is less than the effective span. 2, record 3, English, - clear%20span
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The confidence and the unbounded enterprise of the Renaissance is reflected in Leonardo da Vinci's offer in 1502 to build a masonry arch bridge with a clear span of 787 feet... over the Golden Horn at Istanbul. 3, record 3, English, - clear%20span
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - clear%20span
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ouverture
1, record 3, French, ouverture
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ouverture libre 2, record 3, French, ouverture%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
espace libre entre les piles; [...] 2, record 3, French, - ouverture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
distance libre entre les parements de deux appuis successifs. 3, record 3, French, - ouverture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ouverture est distincte de la portée. 3, record 3, French, - ouverture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ouverture : Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - ouverture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Works of Art
- Art History and Theory
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Vitruvian Man
1, record 4, English, Vitruvian%20Man
correct, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A symbolic man as drawn by Leonardo da Vinci. 1, record 4, English, - Vitruvian%20Man
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'œuvres d'art
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'Homme vitruvien
1, record 4, French, L%27Homme%20vitruvien
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Léonard de Vinci, qui s'est occupé des proportions [du corps humain] a suivi les règles de Vitruve [...] 2, record 4, French, - L%27Homme%20vitruvien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multi-purpose logistics module
1, record 5, English, multi%2Dpurpose%20logistics%20module
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MPLM 2, record 5, English, MPLM
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- multipurpose logistics module 3, record 5, English, multipurpose%20logistics%20module
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module, which was built by the Italian Space Agency(ASI), is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station's "moving vans, "carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The unpiloted, reusable logistics modules function as both a cargo carrier and a Space Station module when they are flown. Mounted in the Space Shuttle's cargo bay for launch and landing, they are berthed to the Station using the shuttle's robotic arm after the shuttle has docked. While berthed to the Station, racks of equipment are unloaded from the module and then old racks and equipment may be reloaded to be taken back to Earth. The logistics module is then detached from the Station and positioned back into the Shuttle's cargo bay for the trip home. When in the cargo bay, the cargo module is independent of the Shuttle cabin, and there is no passageway for Shuttle crewmembers to travel from the Shuttle cabin to the module. In order to function as an attached Station module as well as a cargo transport, the logistics modules also include components that provide some life support, fire detection and suppression, electrical distribution and computer functions. Eventually, the modules also will carry refrigerator freezers for transporting experiment samples and food to and from the station. 4, record 5, English, - multi%2Dpurpose%20logistics%20module
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers. 5, record 5, English, - multi%2Dpurpose%20logistics%20module
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multi-purpose logistics module; MPLM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 5, English, - multi%2Dpurpose%20logistics%20module
Record 5, Key term(s)
- multi purpose logistics module
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- module logistique italien
1, record 5, French, module%20logistique%20italien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MPLM 2, record 5, French, MPLM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- module logistique polyvalent 3, record 5, French, module%20logistique%20polyvalent
correct, masculine noun
- module logistique multiusages 4, record 5, French, module%20logistique%20multiusages
correct, masculine noun
- module logistique de liaison 5, record 5, French, module%20logistique%20de%20liaison
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module] est un module pressurisé doté d'un système de soutien-vie interne sophistiqué, à l'intérieur duquel les astronautes peuvent travailler. Il est le seul module pouvant livrer à la Station des expériences dans leurs bâtis spéciaux venant s'intégrer aux laboratoires de l'ISS [International Space Station]. Il sert aussi de «fourgonnette» à l'aller comme au retour, transportant d'autres équipements et fournitures, et reste attaché à la Station pendant son déchargement et son chargement. 6, record 5, French, - module%20logistique%20italien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'Italian Multi-Purpose Laboratory Modules (MPLMs) est un élément construit sur le modèle du COF [Colombus Orbital Facility] européen et abritera l6 emplacements normalisés aptes à recevoir des charges italiennes, européennes ou américaines. 7, record 5, French, - module%20logistique%20italien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module logistique italien; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 8, record 5, French, - module%20logistique%20italien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Module logistique polyvalent Donatello, Raffaello. 8, record 5, French, - module%20logistique%20italien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Leonardo multipurpose logistic module
1, record 6, English, Leonardo%20multipurpose%20logistic%20module
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Leonardo module 2, record 6, English, Leonardo%20module
correct
- Leonardo cargo carrier 3, record 6, English, Leonardo%20cargo%20carrier
correct
- Leonardo 4, record 6, English, Leonardo
correct
- Italian-made cargo module Leonardo 5, record 6, English, Italian%2Dmade%20cargo%20module%20Leonardo
correct
- cargo module Leonardo 6, record 6, English, cargo%20module%20Leonardo
correct
- Italian-built logistics module Leonardo 7, record 6, English, Italian%2Dbuilt%20logistics%20module%20Leonardo
- Italian Leonardo supply module 8, record 6, English, Italian%20Leonardo%20supply%20module
- Italian-made logistics module Leonardo 9, record 6, English, Italian%2Dmade%20logistics%20module%20Leonardo
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Italian Space Agency(ASI)-built Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station's "moving vans", carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the station aboard the Space Shuttle. The unpiloted, reusable logistics modules function as both a cargo carrier and a space station module when they are flown. Mounted in the Space Shuttle's cargo bay for launch and landing, they are berthed to the station using the Shuttle's robotic arm after the Shuttle has docked. While berthed to the station, racks of equipment are unloaded from the module and then old racks and equipment may be reloaded to be taken back to Earth. The logistics module is then detached from the station and positioned back into the Shuttle's cargo bay for the trip home. 10, record 6, English, - Leonardo%20multipurpose%20logistic%20module
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leonardo multipurpose logistic module : term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG). 11, record 6, English, - Leonardo%20multipurpose%20logistic%20module
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- module logistique polyvalent Leonardo
1, record 6, French, module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- module logistique Leonardo 2, record 6, French, module%20logistique%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- module Leonardo 3, record 6, French, module%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- module logistique de liaison Leonardo 4, record 6, French, module%20logistique%20de%20liaison%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun
- module de liaison Leonardo 4, record 6, French, module%20de%20liaison%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun
- module Léonardo 5, record 6, French, module%20L%C3%A9onardo
correct, masculine noun
- module de transport Léonardo 6, record 6, French, module%20de%20transport%20L%C3%A9onardo
correct, masculine noun
- module de fret italien Leonardo 7, record 6, French, module%20de%20fret%20italien%20Leonardo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sorte de «camion spatial» de forme cylindrique de 6,4 m de long et 4,6 m de diamètre, le module logistique polyvalent Leonardo (MPLM), de fabrication italienne, effectue là son troisième vol. Il permet d'apporter à la station orbitale les provisions nécessaires à la vie à bord, ainsi que les équipements indispensables à la réalisation des missions et des expériences scientifiques. D'un poids de 4,3 tonnes à vide, ce module pressurisé comporte 16 compartiments de stockage et emporte pour cette mission une charge utile d'environ cinq tonnes : eau, vivres, appareils divers, instruments scientifiques. En raison de sa masse importante (14 tonnes), le laboratoire américain Destiny a en effet été lancé à vide. L'essentiel des instruments scientifiques sont installés lors de vols dits d'utilisation (UF). 1, record 6, French, - module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Leonardo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module logistique polyvalent Leonardo; module logistique Leonardo; module Leonardo : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 8, record 6, French, - module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Leonardo
Record 6, Key term(s)
- module de liaison
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Donatello multipurpose logistics module
1, record 7, English, Donatello%20multipurpose%20logistics%20module
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Donatello multi-purpose logistics module 2, record 7, English, Donatello%20multi%2Dpurpose%20logistics%20module
correct
- MPLM Donatello 3, record 7, English, MPLM%20Donatello
correct
- Donatello 4, record 7, English, Donatello
correct
- Donatello multipurpose logistic module 5, record 7, English, Donatello%20multipurpose%20logistic%20module
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As Donatello is prepared for flight, currently planned for 2004, the payload test team will conduct several tests, from leak tests to electrical and software compatibility tests with other Station elements in the SSPF. [Space Station Processing Facility] The most significant mechanical task to be performed on Donatello in the SSPF is the installation and outfitting of the racks for carrying the various experiments and cargo. 6, record 7, English, - Donatello%20multipurpose%20logistics%20module
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The reusable Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules are named Leonardo, Raffaello, and Donatello. 7, record 7, English, - Donatello%20multipurpose%20logistics%20module
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Donatello multipurpose logistics module: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 8, record 7, English, - Donatello%20multipurpose%20logistics%20module
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Donnatello
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- module logistique polyvalent Donatello
1, record 7, French, module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Donatello
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- module Donatello 2, record 7, French, module%20Donatello
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- module logistique de liaison Donatello 3, record 7, French, module%20logistique%20de%20liaison%20Donatello
correct, masculine noun
- module de transport Donatello 4, record 7, French, module%20de%20transport%20Donatello
correct, masculine noun
- MPLM Donatello 5, record 7, French, MPLM%20Donatello
correct, masculine noun
- Donatello 6, record 7, French, Donatello
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces trois modules [Leonardo, Raffaello, Donatello] réutilisables seront employés comme un conteneur. Ils seront fixés dans la soute de navette, au décollage comme à l'atterrissage. Une fois en orbite et la navette amarrée à la station, ils seront fixés à la station grâce au bras robotique de la navette. Une fois fixés le chargement ou déchargement du matériel peut se faire, ensuite ils seront détachés de la station et remis dans la soute de la navette pour un retour sur terre. Une fois dans la soute, ils sont indépendants de la cabine de la navette, aucun passage n'est possible entre la navette et ces modules. Une fois attachés à la station, ils ont toutes les fonctions comme les autres modules, détection feu, pressurisation, électricité etc. Éventuellement ces modules peuvent être utilisés comme un réfrigérateur pour transporter des échantillons d'expérience ou de la nourriture pour et en provenance de la station. Bien que construit par l'Agence spatiale italienne, ces modules de logistique polyvalents connus sous le nom MPLMs [Multipurpose Logistics Module], ont été commandés par les USA et ont été construits en coopération avec l'Agence Spatiale Italienne. 2, record 7, French, - module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Donatello
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module logistique polyvalent Donatello; module logistique Donatello; module Donatello : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 7, French, - module%20logistique%20polyvalent%20Donatello
Record 7, Key term(s)
- module Donnatello
- Donnatello
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Drawing
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Psychology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aerial perspective
1, record 8, English, aerial%20perspective
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric perspective 2, record 8, English, atmospheric%20perspective
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branch of the science of perspective which treats of the diminution of the intensity of colours of objects receding from the eye, in proportion to their distance from the spectator, and by which the interposition of the atmosphere is represented. 3, record 8, English, - aerial%20perspective
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A term invented by Leonardo.... he gave the name "aerial perspective" to the means of producing pictorial depth through a scaled variation of colour that imitated the effect of atmosphere on colours at different distances. 4, record 8, English, - aerial%20perspective
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Dessin
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- perspective aérienne
1, record 8, French, perspective%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Perspective] qui indique les éloignements au moyen de différences de valeurs, de la dégradation des couleurs. 2, record 8, French, - perspective%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] perspective aérienne [...] Rend le dégradé progressif des couleurs et la netteté des contours en fonction de la distance, du degré d'humidité de l'atmosphère, de l'intensité de la lumière. 3, record 8, French, - perspective%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nous remarquons également que les couleurs (et les valeurs) des arbres situés très loin, sont plus pâles que celles du premier plan : il s'agit de perspective aérienne. 4, record 8, French, - perspective%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- leonardesque 1, record 9, English, leonardesque
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, relating to, or suggesting leonardo or the subjects or style of his paintings. 1, record 9, English, - leonardesque
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vincien 1, record 9, French, vincien
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à Léonard de Vinci. 2, record 9, French, - vincien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-03-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Art History and Theory
- Painting (Arts)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sfumato
1, record 10, English, sfumato
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In oil painting, the creation of soft, delicately blended effects by the fusion of one tone into another, particularly in glazes. This Italian term is frequently used in reference to the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci... 1, record 10, English, - sfumato
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sfumato
1, record 10, French, sfumato
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De l'italien sfumato "enfumé". (...) caractérise une manière de peindre les formes en les enveloppant dans un moelleux qui en estompe les contours. (...) Le terme est utilisé en français depuis el XVIIe s.; les italiens l'employèrent dès le XVe s., notamment à propos des peintures de Léonard de Vinci (...) 1, record 10, French, - sfumato
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-07-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- oil and hazardous materials simulated environmental test tank 1, record 11, English, oil%20and%20hazardous%20materials%20simulated%20environmental%20test%20tank
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- OHMSETT 1, record 11, English, OHMSETT
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations situées à Leonardo, New Jersey. 1, record 11, English, - oil%20and%20hazardous%20materials%20simulated%20environmental%20test%20tank
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réservoir d'essai des moyens de lutte contre les déversements de pétrole et de matières dangereuses en milieu simulé 1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20d%27essai%20des%20moyens%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20d%C3%A9versements%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20en%20milieu%20simul%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction officieuse. 2Rd 30/1/79. 1, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20d%27essai%20des%20moyens%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20d%C3%A9versements%20de%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20de%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20en%20milieu%20simul%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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