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... tion ) . Although Masaccio continues the medieval tradi- tion of using a gold background , the architectural ele- ments of the throne indicate his awareness of the influ- ence of Roman antiquity on the architecture of his friend ...
... tion ) . Although Masaccio continues the medieval tradi- tion of using a gold background , the architectural ele- ments of the throne indicate his awareness of the influ- ence of Roman antiquity on the architecture of his friend ...
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... tion in total quantity Duration of runoff cycles Scale of water use Water manage- ment problems Solutions to. Table 4 ... tion precipita- tion from ture trans- ( mm / cu km ) ported onto continent external moisture sources runoff ...
... tion in total quantity Duration of runoff cycles Scale of water use Water manage- ment problems Solutions to. Table 4 ... tion precipita- tion from ture trans- ( mm / cu km ) ported onto continent external moisture sources runoff ...
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... tion of the second fermentation under pressure may pro- duce especially desirable flavour by - products , however , and there is greater prestige value attached to fermented sparkling wines . In some cases , the wines used as a base for ...
... tion of the second fermentation under pressure may pro- duce especially desirable flavour by - products , however , and there is greater prestige value attached to fermented sparkling wines . In some cases , the wines used as a base for ...
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