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Trick or treat, bag of sweets, Halloween is coming
When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween...
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C’est le Diable qui tient les fils qui nous remuent
Satan, Belzébuth, Lucifer… Le Diable possède de multiples noms et visages qui, toujours, furent une grande source d’inspiration pour les artistes. Longtemps commanditées par les instances religieuses, pour en faire, selon les civilisations, un objet de crainte ou de vénération, les representations du monde des ténèbres eurent souvent vocation à instruire les croyants et à les guider dans le droit chemin.
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The Devil holds the strings which move us!
Satan, Beelzebub, Lucifer… the Devil has many names and faces, all of which have always served artists as a source of inspiration. Often commissioned by religious leaders as images of fear or veneration, depending on the society, representations of the underworld served to instruct believers and lead them along the path of righteousness.
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Christmas presents come and go, a good book lasts a lifetime.
Christmas is the best time for family reunions, for giving gifts, and for showing attachment and love for our loved ones. Offering an art book that recalls the history of Christianity and reading it on a cold snowy night is the ideal gift and the height of pleasure.
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It’s spooky time, ready for your Halloween night!
"On Halloween, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams. Each monster dances in the park." - Nick Gordon. Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on 31st October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
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À la découverte de Satan et…L’Art du Diable
C’est le Diable qui tient les fils qui nous remuent! Satan, Belzébuth, Lucifer… Le Diable possède de multiples noms et visages qui étaient une grande source d'inspiration pour les artistes.
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Exploring Satan and…Art of the Devil
"The Devil holds the strings which move us!". Literature dealing with the Devil has long offered inspiration to artists wishing to exorcise evil through images, especially the works of Dante and Goethe.
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Apocalypse (Version française) – Camille Flammarion
Véritable mise à nu (selon l’étymologie grecque), l’Apocalypse ouvre au peintre les portes d’un miroir psychologique infini. Et de poser la véritable question de sens, intrinsèque à toute condition humaine, celle de l’existence. Ce livre revisite l’esthétique de la souffrance à travers les plus beaux chefs-d’oeuvre.
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Apocalypse (English Version) – Camille Flammarion
The final book of the Bible, known both as The Book of Revelation and The Apocalypse of John, is a prophesy of the events that will occur at the end of time. This book pools the most famous pieces of art inspired by this theme, such as the Apocalypse drapery from Angers Cathedral, the carved tympanum of the Autun Cathedral, and the fresco in Albi Cathedral.
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Top must-read books for you to enjoy
Easter is not just about such traditional games and customs. It is the celebration that has profound religious connection. On that day, nothing could make a better gift than a book. Choose some egg-cited books for your basket.
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