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Die Kunst Afrikas
Ausstellung: Kunst aus Afrika Datum: 27 Oktober 2017 – 31 Dezember 2019 Museum: Bode Museum, Berlin Ursprung der Schwarzafrikaner Nachdem nun die Aufgabenstellung der vorliegenden Abhandlung formuliert ist, gilt es, sich der Frage nach der ursprünglichen Abstammung der schwarzen Rasse zu widmen. Aber ist es überhaupt möglich, sich diesbezüglich auf einen Ursprung festzulegen? Unser heutiger Wissensstand ist von einer eindeutigen oder gar nur befriedigenden Antwort auf diese Frage noch weit entfernt. Des Weiteren würden wir uns diese Frage wahrscheinlich überhaupt nicht stellen, wenn Afrika der einzige Ort mit Schwarzhäutigen wäre. Doch ist dem nicht so, und von den Ländern einmal abgesehen, in denen Populationen schwarzer Hautfarbe erst in neuerer Zeit…
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Eugène Delacroix
Exposition : Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) Date : 29 March-23 July 2018 Lieu : Musée du Louvre, Paris Au mois de septembre 1792, le département de la Marne élut, au nombre de ses députés à la Convention nationale, un citoyen qui s’était fait remarquer par son dévouement à la République « une et indivisible », par ses déclarations contre les prêtres, et par tout ce qu’on appelait alors le patriotisme. Cet homme se nommait Charles Delacroix. C’est lui qui, notamment, avait tenu à équiper à ses frais la moitié d’un bataillon, son âge ne lui permettant pas de marcher lui-même à la défense du territoire, n’étant alors pas loin d’atteindre sa soixantième année.…
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African Art
Exhibition: Beyond Compare: Art from Africa Date: October 27, 2017 – December 31, 2019 Venue: Bode Museum, Berlin. Origin of the Negro Peoples of Africa It seems that the actual state of our knowledge does not permit us, as yet, to answer this question in a definitive or even a satisfactory manner. Undoubtedly, one would not have even asked the question if Africa were the only part of the world to possess Negroes. But such is not the case and without speaking, of course, of the countries where the advent of the Negro race has taken place only at a recent epoch, as the result of migrations which were generally…
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52 Must-read Religious Art and Gothic Art Books for Easter
Easter is not just about such traditional games and customs as egg decoration; egg hunting and rolling…, it is the celebration that has profound religious connection. For millions of Christians, the meaning of Easter lies in the honor and recognition of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, and His glorious promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him. With Easter around the corner, it is a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing could make a better gift than a book. Here are some of our recommendations for “must-read” books on Religious Art and Gothic Art, which would make a great addition for your…
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Best Romantic Art Books for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away and many are looking forward to celebrating the day. Let’s make the most of this love-filled occasion by giving your partner a gift that holds more in sentimental value: a romantic art book. On this Valentine’s season, Parkstone International would like to introduce our selection of 176 romantic art books, which you can consider as a sweet gift for your significant other. An excerpt from Love Believe me… Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly today, Were to change by tomorrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored,…
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Arcimboldo (Mega Square)
Arcimboldo (Mega Square) Author: Liana De Girolami Cheney If, as the famous saying goes, you really are what you eat, then Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593) was a consummate painter of the human soul. This artist was a master draftsman whose finely wrought canvases captured the imagination of his generation. In this fascinating book, Liana De Girolami Cheney takes a closer look at the critical history of Arcimboldo’s work, from his initial popularity and the tragic obscurity that followed his death, to the ventual triumphant revival of his work and vision by Surrealist admirers of the 1920s. Book specifications: Mega Square collection, 145 x 162 mm / 5.7 x 6.4 in., 256…
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Pour qui sonne le glas
C’était une nuit du mois de juin 1930, jamais Paris n’avait vu poindre aussi vite l’ombre pâle de la peur. Un cri strident déchira l’harmonie des années folles. Un terrible événement venait de se produire qui marquera le déclin des nuits aphrodisiaques de Montparnasse. Il est 5h45, le téléphone sonne. L’inspecteur Moulin m’informe du drame, je dois me rendre de toute urgence sur le lieu du crime. « Crime », rien de certain, il semblerait qu’il s’agisse là d’un suicide, mais il nous faut mener l’enquête. J’enfile mon trench, absorbe mon café et saute dans ma Peugeot 201 qui me transporte jusqu’au lieu de l’accident. Il y a foule devant…
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Faszination eines Berges
Im Jahr 1830 befindet sich ein Mann um die 70 Jahre in der näheren Umgebung eines gewaltigen Vulkans, von dessen Anblick er fasziniert ist. So beginnt dieser Mann, ein Künstler, der seine Bilder selbst mit „der vom Zeichnen Besessene“ unterschreibt, in mehreren Serien diesen Berg – Wahrzeichen und Sinnbild eines ganzen Landes – festzuhalten. Sein Name: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), einer der bekanntesten Ukiyo-e-Künstler Japans. Ukiyo-e kann im Deutschen mit „Bilder der fließenden Welt“ übersetzt werden. Zwischen 1830 und 1832 fertigt Hokusai erstmals eine Serie von Ukiyo-e mit dem Titel Fugaku sanjūrokkei (Die sechsunddreißig Ansichten des Berges Fuji) an. Der höchste Berg Japans gilt aufgrund seines sehr symmetrischen Vulkankegels als einer…
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Art of India
India, a country full of myths and legends – or at least in the view of a Westerner. No doubt India has a fascinating culture, an interesting history, and a long tradition in the fine arts. But when it comes to thinking about India it is always the Taj Mahal we picture. For many a symbol of love beyond death, it should also be a symbol for miserable financing as its construction led to an empty treasury. The next big thing that comes to mind is the huge film industry of Bollywood which has gathered more and more fans around the world over the last years. With its dancing and…
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Le Donne frigide del Preraffaellismo
Non ci sono opere più fredde che i dipinti preraffaelliti. Benchè queste donne siano belle, la loro bellezza ci lascia indifferenti. Sguardo vuoto, pelle bianca, la donna preraffaellita sembra rigida e assente. Siamo nell’Inghilterra verso la seconda metà dell’19° secolo, durante l’epoca Vittoriana. Conoscere il contesto attuale mi sembra necessario per capire l’attitudine delle donne dei dipinti preraffaelliti. Sono delle bellezze fredde, con un corpo puro, sognando altrove, sono proprietà dell’uomo. All’epoca, la società segue il modello della regina Victoria, donna frigida, madre perfetta, che si consacra all’educazione dei suoi bambini, amorosa perduta dal marito e distrutta alla sua morte (che le ha valuto il nome di “vedova di Windsor”).…
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