The theme for this month’s ArtSmart Roundtable is “art worth traveling for.” There certainly is a lot of art out there that is worth traveling for, from the sculptures that line the piazzas and streets of Italy to the ornate temples of Asia. Of course, there are the numerous exhibitions that are always occurring around the [...]
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The Beginning of the Renaissance
Being the mother of two small but rambunctious boys and the teacher of about 80 very eager language learners, I don’t have much time for one of my favorite pastimes, reading. I do love to collect novels that I start reading when on vacation; I also love to peruse blogs, some by people that I [...]
Art and Travel: A different view of Florence
The theme for this month’s ArtSmart Blogging Roundtable is favorite art and travel experience. I have quite a bit to say on this topic, actually, for reasons that might surprise you, but I will keep it fairly short and sweet in this post. Let me begin with a few words about museums…I love museums, but [...]
Tips to Understanding Photography
The theme for this month’s ArtSmart Roundtable is photography, and I have decided to share some tips to understanding photography. With a few tools under your belt, you will come away appreciating photographs more, especially when viewing them formally, as works or art or in an exhibit. These tools come from the traditional way that [...]
Renaissance Architecture in Florence
This month’s ArtSmart Blogging Roundtable is all about architecture. With such a broad topic, it was hard to narrow down the choice. My interests range from art deco and art nouveau to Hindu temples and the modern work of Oscar Niemeyer, which I will be exploring this summer in São Paulo. Yet, despite the array [...]
ArtSmart Roundtable: Frescoes in Florence, Italy
The theme for this month’s ArtSmart Roundtable is frescoes & wall paintings. Naturally, my mind goes to frescoes in Florence… When in Italy, especially Florence, you will see lots and lots and lots of frescoes. During the Medieval and Early Renaissance, most painting was either an altarpiece for a church or a fresco. Painting for private [...]
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