All Aboard for the History of the Grand Central Terminal, an Iconic NYC Landmark

Alongside Penn Station, it is a major transportation hub of America’s largest city. Read on to learn more about the history of Grand Central Terminal, New York’s legendary train station. The Early Railroads of New York Grand Central Station, in New York City, circa 1902. Photo:Stock Photosfrom PISAPHOTGRAPHY/Shutterstock This enormous French Second Empire-style train depot was constructed out of a need for train platforms on 42nd Street. Trains were nonetheless important to supplying the city and serving its ever-growing population....

March 31, 2021 · 3 min · 504 words · Connie Davenport

Artista corta bloques de arcilla polimérica para revelar vibrantes patrones ocultos

La arcilla polimerica es un medio increiblemente versatil que se usa en un gran numero deartesanias. Este material maleable es muy popular entre quienes hacen joyeria DIY, especialmente aretes, pines y pendientes pequenos. Alguna vez te has preguntado como se hace este tipo de arte? En muchos casos, el proceso es bastante atractivo a la vista. Un metodo utiliza diversos colores de la arcilla polimerica y los combina en un tronco homogeneo....

March 31, 2021 · 1 min · 195 words · Christina Hernandez

Estas son las imágenes ganadoras de los Mobile Photography Awards 2020

On Inle Lake por Dan Liu, tomada con un Apple iPhone11 ProMax. Ganador de la categoria Siluetas. Dan Liu tambien es el ganador del Gran Premio 2020 y del titulo Fotografo MPA del ano 2020. “On Inle Lake” por Dan Liu, tomada con un Apple iPhone11 ProMax. Ganador de la categoría Siluetas. Dan Liu también es el ganador del Gran Premio 2020 y del título Fotógrafo MPA del año 2020. (Foto: Dan Liu/Mobile Photography Awards)...

March 31, 2021 · 4 min · 713 words · Mr. Michael Blackwell

How a Volcanic Eruption Preserved the Ancient Roman City of Pompeii

Additionally, ash fromMount Vesuvius, a nearby volcano, made its land especially fertile. During this time, the city flourished. William Turner, Vesuvius in Eruption (ca. Pompeii Ruins at Dusk (Photo:Darryl BrooksviaShutterstock) Herculaneum was Pompeii’s smaller and wealthier sister city. Excavations For centuries, Pompeii was forgotten. Pompeii Today Today, archaeologists and scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of Pompeii. A wall painting from the House of the Centenary in Pompeii shows the earliest known depiction of Mount Vesuvius (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])...

March 31, 2021 · 1 min · 167 words · Douglas Kline

Isolated Vocals From Beatles Song ‘Something’ Reveals Raw Emotion in Each Voice

Each member had instruments they preferred to play, but all of them loved to sing. For their song titled Something, Harrison and McCartney recorded particularly beautiful harmonies. A recently released recording reveals how their voices sound isolatedwithout the instrumental track. Then, McCartney complements Harrison in various parts of the tune by singing with him in harmony. Frank Sinatra once described Something as the greatest love song of the past 50 years....

March 31, 2021 · 1 min · 126 words · George Castillo

Joaquín Torres García: el artista que dio vida al universalismo constructivo

Joaquin Torres Garcia en 1903. Su obra parte de un imaginario universal y esta destinada a trascender el tiempo. Un hombre multitalentoso, Joaquin Torres Garcia tambien fue profesor, escritor, teorico y escultor. Joaquín Torres García en 1903. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons, Dominio público) Aqui te presentamos un poco de la vida y obra de este trascendental artista. Quien fue Joaquin Torres Garcia? No obstante, nunca pudo sentirse completamente comodo, y volvio a Europa en 1922....

March 31, 2021 · 1 min · 178 words · Amanda Lewis

Surreal Paintings of Birds Evoke the Mysteries Always Present in the Natural World

Self-taught artistJosie Morwayimmortalizes different species of birds in hyper-realistic portraits. Nature is changing, for sure, and we should never be complacent about what that change may mean. The realism, as well as the mix of subjects, is visually striking. Boston-based artist Josie Morway creates dramatic oil paintings featuring different species of birds. She uses traditional oil painting techniques and unexpected iconography to create a mysterious yet alluring atmosphere.

March 31, 2021 · 1 min · 68 words · Ashley Hancock

10 Incredible Mosques of the World Celebrating the Grandeur of Islamic Architecture

Mosques are some of the most incredible examples ofIslamic architecturein the world. Interestingly, we may have a record of the first-ever mosque created. Believers considerProphet Muhammads home in Medinamodern-day Saudi Arabiato be the first mosque ever created. Left to Right: Saint Petersburg Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dome of the Rock, Hagia Sophia, Hassan II Mosque, Putra Mosque, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, or the Blue Mosque, and the Great Mosque of Mecca....

March 30, 2021 · 4 min · 654 words · David Howard

10 Manualidades fáciles y divertidas para hacer en familia esta primavera

Foto:Fotos de stockde KATE AEDON/ShutterstockEste articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Foto:Fotos de stockde KATE AEDON/ShutterstockEste artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Siempre es divertido hacer manualidades en esta epoca del ano....

March 30, 2021 · 2 min · 418 words · Andrea George

23 Juegos de ingenio y rompecabezas 3D para las personas que aman los desafíos

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Los rompecabezas 3D son excelentes regalos para personas de cualquier edad. Losacertijos y pruebas de ingeniopueden ayudarte a ejercitar tu mente y mantenerte alerta....

March 30, 2021 · 1 min · 198 words · Ronald Taylor

Artist Creates Architectural Drawings That Look Like They’re Illuminated With Real Lights

Ukraine-based artistNikita Busyakcaptures this effect in his enchanting pen and ink illustrations of cityscapes. This simple trick makes it seem as though a small world exists within these two-dimensional renderings. This digital effect makes it look as though his drawings of buildings are alive with activity.

March 30, 2021 · 1 min · 46 words · John Scott

You Can Now Virtually Walk the Halls of the Louvre’s Amazing Art Collection

Photo:Stock Photosfrom JEANLUCLCHARD/Shutterstock The legendaryMusee du Louvrein Paris is presently closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Louvres stunning cultural heritage is all now just a click away! Through the site, you might search for artists or specific pieces of artwork. Photo:Stock Photosfrom JEANLUCLCHARD/Shutterstock Alternatively, you’re able to use it to browse via a material (such astextiles). Each object page is full of information on the artwork, its creation, and its provenance....

March 30, 2021 · 1 min · 89 words · Bruce Shaw

6 Pioneering Pop Artists Who Defined The Movement Bridging “High” and “Low” Art

They wanted to challenge to values of mass culture, post-war manufacturing, and the media boom. Read on to discover six famous artists who defined the radical movement. Here are six iconic artists who dominated the Pop Art movement. Andy Warhol, 1968 (Photo viaWikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Warhol even opened his workshopaffectionately called The Factorywhere he produced his work with an assembly line-like team of assistants. Some of his most iconic works feature famous faces such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley....

March 29, 2021 · 2 min · 365 words · Michael Mcdonald