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Showing posts with label Art & Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art & Music. Show all posts
4.4.24

Zeus Ammon at the Met: A Greek-Egyptian Syncretism in Stone

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🏛️ Museum Musings 🏛️ I'm at the Metropolitan Museum of Art today. Just laid eyes on the fascinating 2nd-century bust of ‘Zeus Ammon’ a...
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20.3.24

Sully Wing Secrets: Louvre's Greek and Egyptian Wonders

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Discover a teacher's unique Louvre encounters, from Greek beauty to Egyptian relics. Explore beyond Mona Lisa to uncover the Louvre'...
1.3.24

Explore Greek & Roman Gods: Ares vs Mars - Mythology, Love, and War Insights

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Dive into the fascinating world of Greek and Roman mythology with a detailed comparison between Ares and Mars. Discover their myths, lovers,...
25.12.23

The Miraculous Tale of Saint Nicholas and the Resurrected Children: A Christmas Legend

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Discover the astonishing story of Saint Nicholas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, and his miraculous rescue of three boys. This Christma...
27.7.23

Aesthetic Thursday: Encountering St. Firmin, the Ultimate Multitasker from the 4th Century, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Embark on a historical journey with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, home to a striking 13th-century French limestone sculpture of...
24.7.23

Clip Art: Three Grecian Heads

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Explore 'Three Grecian Heads', a historic 1814 illustration showcasing ancient costumes, featuring the swift-footed warrior, Achille...
18.7.23

Admiring Saint Catherine of Alexandria: A 16th Century Italian Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Join me on a journey through time, appreciating a 16th-century Italian sculpture of the Christian martyr, Catherine of Alexandria, on displa...
16.7.23

A Marvel in Marble: The Angel Relief Sculpture by Antonio Rizzo at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Explore a captivating 15th-century marble relief by Antonio Rizzo at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bridging modern life with Renaissance g...
15.7.23

Unearthing Mysteries: An Encounter with Fortuna at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Byzantine Tale of Civilization and Fate at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Where history meets artistry. I am standing amidst the breathta...
14.7.23

A Glimpse of Mythology Above Grand Central Station: The Watchful Hermes

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I’m standing here at the entrance to Grand Central Station on 42nd Street and Park Avenue , admiring the statue of the god Hermes , also kn...
12.7.23

Resurrecting Adam: Tullio Lombardo's Masterpiece Restored

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Located within the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art stands an exceptional sculpture that exemplifies the brilliance of the Venetian...

Marveling at Tullio Lombardo's Young Warrior: A Journey into Late 15th Century Venetian Art

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Tucked into a portion of the east side of Central Park in New York City, nestled among a myriad of remarkable artifacts at the Metropolitan ...
10.7.23

Exploring Ancient Rome: The Majestic Bust of Marcus Aurelius at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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I've taken to re-visiting some of my favorite works of art. Here's a fantastic piece from Rome — created around the second century C...
7.7.23

Exploring Artistic Marvels: Unveiling the Spinario at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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I’m at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and admiring a 16th-century copy of a bronze sculpture from an ancient work now held at the Capitolin...
22.4.23

Clip Art: A Boy Akimbo Pondering Dasein

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A portrait of an adolescent boy looking askance at the camera, discussing the beauty of wonder and being against the backdrop of dasein. So...
27.3.23

Griffins & Mythological Creatures: Architectural Motifs in the Jackson Heights Neighborhood of Queens

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New York City neighborhoods are rich in history, and Jackson Heights is no exception. Situated in a rectangular swath of Queens, with Northe...

Clip Art: School-Aged Girl with Glasses and Braces

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The school-aged girl with glasses and braces is studious and determined yet often self-conscious despite her intelligence and kind-hearted ...
17.3.23

Clip Art: Surprised Teen Boy Close-Up

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Caught in amazement — digital art of a surprised teen boy: looks directly at the viewer. Image source : Created by Stones of Erasmus (with ...
15.3.23

Clip Art: Endymion Sleeping on Mount Latmos

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Endymion (some say it's Adonis) wears a hat, a Roman tunic, and sandals and naps on Mount Latmos. The original marble Roman sculpture d...
14.3.23

Clip Art: A Winged Griffin About to Take Flight

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This public domain image depicts the mythological creature the griffin — part lion and part eagle. A griffin is a legendary creature with t...