Chartres Cathedral & Grace Cathedral Chartres Cathedral: begun 1145; in 1194 was burned, excluding the west front; it was then rebuilt 1205-1220 Key Features Include: • Pointed arches • Rib-and-panel vaults ( up to 121 feet ) • External Flying buttresses- enabled skeletal stone walls to hold the stain glass windows- • The nave- atContinue reading “Labyrinths of Light- Gothic Cathedrals”
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The Rise of Icons
Iconoclasm in Byzantine Art In the realm of the Byzantine Art world, Iconoclasm referred to the debate that involved both the church and state of the Eastern Roman Empire. Lasting about a century from 726-87 and then from 815-73 , legislation was brought on that forbade the production of “iconic images”. The word “iconoclasm” canContinue reading “The Rise of Icons”
Oracles & Ruins: The Apollo Temple at Didyma
The Apollo Temple at Didyma In almost all the buildings, monuments and homes across the globe, you can find Greek-Architectural influence. No matter where you look, coming across a piece of Greek history, is sometimes just as easy as looking out your front door. One of the most significant of Greek Architectures, and mystical culture,Continue reading “Oracles & Ruins: The Apollo Temple at Didyma”
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
Junius Bassus was the son of Junius Annius Bassus, who became prefect of Rome. Because he was in public office, and most of Rome still practiced pagan beliefs, Junius was not baptized only when he was on his deathbed. Although the sarcophagus was carved almost 50 years after the Edict of Milan, that established religiousContinue reading “Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus”
Design- The Element of Success
Composition in Artwork- Elements & Principles of Design
Light is born knowing it will rule the universe
Cosmic Cards Expansion Pack VIII
Oh my gourdddd 🎃 C O S M I C 🕸 C A R D S Expansion Pack VIII 🔮 This is the 3rd Expansion Pack to date- which is really exciting since I only launch them around the same time each year ✨(over 3 years already?!😱👻) I feel they’re the most emblematic/melodic/timely cards I’veContinue reading “Cosmic Cards Expansion Pack VIII”
Amazonia
Amazonia is burning to fuel our meat dependency & addiction. The growing demand for meat around the world is DIRECTLY linked to the Amazon fires. 🔥🐮 The Amazon is one of the biggest cattle ranching regions in the world, and it’s only getting worse. Brazil’s cattle herd grew from 158 million heads in 1996 to 219Continue reading “Amazonia”
Prismatic
🌦🌈Prismatic🌈🌦 》 I took a bath inside a rainbow saw the colors swirl and brew inhaled the vapors of its thermals filled my lungs with Prussian blue dipped my head in mellow yellow splashed around in heliotrope pink There were colors all around me plus all those I could not see felt the ultraviolet velvetsContinue reading “Prismatic”
Perseid Meteor Shower
Perseid Meteor Shower- August 11th-13th Get ready for the most spectacular celestial show starting this weekend-The Perseid Meteor Shower! This year, the meteor shower’s peak will be visible both the nights of Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13. With a blanketing night sky as a backdrop, you can witness the streaks of luminous meteors skipping across the infiniteContinue reading “Perseid Meteor Shower”
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