Archive for the ‘Art’ Category

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Building in the Name of God

September 20, 2009

Today I watched a documentary “Building in the Name of God” on History Channel. I already knew many facts mentioned in the program, but I did learn something new and enjoyed watching the construction process in 3D reproduction. Michelangelo alone spent his last 18 years working on St. Peter’s Basilica, but it takes hundreds of years to finish such projects. More importantly, design of the interior space changed dramatically over the centuries.

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Sand Art by Kseniya Simonova

August 16, 2009
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Michelangelo Buonarroti vs Leonardo da Vinci

July 16, 2009

One hall, two opposite walls, two giants of Renaissance.

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The Science of Art: A Neurological Theory of Artistic Experience

June 29, 2009

Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series
Neurobiology Neurology and Art and Aesthetics
Talks by Jean-Pierre Changeux and Vilayanur Ramachandran

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The Wounded Angel by Hugo Simberg

February 28, 2009

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The Wounded Angel (Haavoittunut enkeli) (1898-1903) by Hugo Simberg

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Story Behind Praying Hands by Albrecht Durer

February 21, 2009

“Praying Hands” (study for an Apostle figure of the “Heller” altar, 1508). Dürer, Albrecht.

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Words, Not Swords!

February 16, 2009
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Greatest Animated Film of All Time

February 5, 2009
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How to Be Creative

November 30, 2008
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Romeo and Juliet (1968): Love Theme by Henry Mancini

November 10, 2008

Franco Zeffirelli’s film Romeo and Juliet is good, but its music is especially memorable to me. The score by Nino Rota and instrumental rendition by Henry Mancini is wonderful :) Read the rest of this entry ?

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Major Historic Figures: An Illustration

November 2, 2008

How many can you identify? Check out the high resolution version. Read the rest of this entry ?

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Fluximation (Studio 4℃) AMV

October 8, 2008

These two AMVs are based on short animations by Studio 4℃ that were compiled into Fluximation collection. The first AMV mixes the scenes, while the second one follows a sequential approach with a different song Read the rest of this entry ?