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ESPRIT CONTEMPORAIN [3 records]

Record 1 2018-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drawing
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Television Arts
DEF

A drawing, as in a newspaper, caricaturing or symbolizing, often satirically, some event, situation or person of topical interest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Dessin ou caricature illustrant un mot d’esprit ou ridiculisant quelque trait de mœurs, quelque personnage ou quelque fait contemporain.

CONT

La Bibliothèque nationale a ouvert ses portes à une exposition consacrée au dessin d’humour.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Dance
CONT

A non-profit organization with a contemporary repertoire, the BJM is dedicated to the creation, production and distribution of works inspired by the spirit of jazz and other musical genres. The works in the repertoire combine classical technique with a variety of dance styles and artistic disciplines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Danse
CONT

Compagnie de danse à but non lucratif, de répertoire contemporain, les BJM se consacrent à la création, production et diffusion d’œuvres inspirées par l'esprit du jazz et d’autres musiques. Les œuvres du répertoire fusionnent la technique de la danse classique à d’autres styles ainsi qu'à diverses disciplines artistiques.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Music
OBS

orchestra.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Musique
OBS

orchestre.

Spanish

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