“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.”
From The University of Aberdeen : The History of the Manuscript, Press Marks and Binding The recorded history of the manuscript begins in 1542 when it was listed as No.518 Liber de bestiarum natura in the inventory of the Old Royal Library, at Westminster Palace (Carley, 2000, 146, no. 766). The press mark is on f.1r. This […]
In ancient Greek religion, Nemesis (/ˈnɛməsɪs/; Ancient Greek: Νέμεσις), also called Rhamnousia or Rhamnusia (“the goddess of Rhamnous”), is the goddess who enacts retribution against those who succumb to hubris (arrogance before the gods). Another name is Adrasteia (or Adrestia), meaning “the inescapable”.
A lot of this goes over my head. I’m not an astrologer. But I know someone who will understand this much better than me (!) Interesting, nonetheless. Zodiac Johann Kleberger. Astronomy and Magic in the Picture of Dürer A.V. Lantratov 1. The ambiguity of reading the old dates. “The Magic Square” by Albrecht Durer The […]
Golden Ratio in Art and ArchitectureBy Samuel ObaraAccording to NCTM’s Principles and Standard for School Mathematics(2000), rich problems contexts involve connections to other disciplines, (e.g. science, social studies, art) as well as to the real world and to the daily life experience of middle-grades students(NCTM, 2000, p.374). An exploration with the golden […]
CHOP ITS ARMS OFF. Here endeth the lesson. No – I’m not being facetious. This is exactly what happened to the Statue of Laocoön and his sons. The picture above is of the original statue. It’s said to be ancient but was more likely sculpted during the 16th century. Laocoön is (maybe) a […]
I’ve just finished watching Pandora’s Box. A 1929 film by Pabst starring Louise Brooks. I sooo love these old silent movies. If you don’t know the name Louise Brookes – the face will be familiar. It is beautiful. Iconic. And Louise was the original 20th century BADASS girl. She came from Wichita as a dancer. […]
I’m having an Arty Farty Day today. This painting above is something that I did 5 years ago-ish. It took a day to paint and many, many more to dry. Oils are a bugger. It’s about 5ft by 2ft. So not small. Far from perfect, but I loved the whole creation of it. It was […]
I follow Conspiracy-R-Us and have done for ages. To my mind, this video is amazing and a very important puzzle piece in the Hidden History trail. I have several things to add first……see below https://youtu.be/28YyGjyKYc4 My house is full of pictures/prints. I LOVE ART. Giotto, Picasso, Raphael, Van Gogh, Durer, Russel Flint…. I have also […]