The fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 caused the ancient Christian country of Georgia to lose its close contacts with Europe for several centuries. Having grown weak because of continuous defensive wars, in 1801 Georgia allied herself with Russia and due to strong and developed historical status in the Caucasus, as well as its central geographical location, Georgia became the political-admin...

Abstract The north-eastern French city of Nancy is one the centres Art Nouveau. It has been analysed in detail many classical reviews Nouveau, but mainly relation to decorative applied art works produced at School Art. study pays attention also architecture. architectural and artistic qualities iconic Nouveau monument Villa L. Majorelle are detail, basic data about É. André, H. Gutton, J. Horne...