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(Encyclopedia) Wölfflin, HeinrichWölfflin, Heinrichhīnˈrĭkh völfˈlĭn [key], 1864–1945, Swiss art historian. Wölfflin's formal stylistic analysis of motifs and composition in art combined cultural…
Roger L. Stevenstheater producer, fund-raiser for the artsBorn: 3/12/1910Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan Real-estate mogul Stevens became a highly respected Broadway producer, often collaborating with…
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modelBorn: 5/22/1970Birthplace: London, England
International supermodel who was discovered at age 15 in Covent Garden by an agent from Elite and went on to earn millions by her…
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