Explain briefly in what way jan van eyck’s artwork is well-known.

Jan van Eyck (ca. 1395-ca. 1441) was a Netherlandish painter who is particularly well-known for developing the new technique of oil painting. He painted both religious and secular subjects. He worked as a painter in the court of John III the Pitiless, and then to Phillip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. He moved to Bruges in 1429 where he lived until his death.

Although painters throughout history have admired his style, he has been found difficult to imitate. He is referred to in the Treaty of Versailles, in connection to the Ghent Altarpiece that Germany had taken from Belgium.

for the united states of america, 1945 to 1964 was a time of high economic growth and general prosperity. it was also a time of confrontation as the capitalist united states and its allies politically opposed the soviet union and other communist countries; the cold war had begun.

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the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]