¿Qué fue de la Biblioteca de Alejandría? Conoce el ascenso y la caída de esta antigua institución

Vista actual de las ruinas del Serapeum de Alejandria, considerada la estructura hija de la Biblioteca de Alejandria. Si bien las ruinas delSerapeumtodavia se pueden ver actualmente, no queda nada de la Biblioteca de Alejandria. Estos son los eventos que llevaron a su ascenso y caida. Vista actual de las ruinas del Serapeum de Alejandría, considerada la estructura hija de la Biblioteca de Alejandría. (Foto:Fotos de Stockpor Cortyn/Shutterstock) La creacion de la Biblioteca de Alejandria Mapa de la antigua Alejandria....

March 16, 2021 · 2 min · 235 words · Brett Burke

10 Essential Craft Supplies That Are Must-Haves for Your Studio Stash

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. But whats essential and whats a nice-to-have item? Weve compiled a list of must-have craft supplies youll want to have on hand....

March 15, 2021 · 3 min · 467 words · Jordan Phillips

Malawian Musician Plays a Homemade Bass Guitar With a Glass Bottle and Stick

Remember crafting cereal box guitars as a kid? The cardboard instruments are fun to make, but they don’t exactly sound too impressive. Malawian musician Gasper Nali is proof that some homemade instruments can produce amazing sounds, though. Nali describes his sound as the most beautiful and catchy original afro-beats possible. And if his videos are anything to go by, his description is pretty accurate. The chords he plays, along with the driving rhythm of the drum, sound almost punk-like....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 145 words · Mallory Frederick

Poetic Sculpture Covered in a Light Layer of Frost Looks Like a Drawing Come to Life

The light layer of icy dusting on the poetic sculpture adds an illusive highlight to the piece. Shawneffel’sreddit postof the frosty statue has since gone viral. This ephemeral chilly moment contrasts with the warm embrace. “Departure” by George Lundeen (Photo:shawneffel) The artist, Lundeen, made a sketch in that moment. The sketch later inspired several sculptures. Lundeen used human models to sculpt in clay before casting in bronze. “Departure” statue by George Lundeen, seen in the the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 127 words · Lee Gonzalez

Soothing Pixelated Wood Sculptures Visualize the Calm of a Meditative Mind

Australian-born, French-raised artistGil Bruvelexplores these feelings of serenity with his ever-growing collection of wooden sculptures. Each large-scale, wall-mounted piece depicts a face with the subjects eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought. Bruvels most recent works are a reminder of what it looks like to be centered and at peace. “Breathe,” 2020 In particular,The Mask Seriesexplores the artists 40-year experience practicing vipassana meditation. Comprising countless painted wooden sticks, each of Bruvels sculptures looks like a 3D pixelated image of a face....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 206 words · Jared Mccoy

5 Wayne Thiebaud Paintings Capturing His Vibrant Vision of American Culture

Known as one of the hardest working artists in the U.S., Thiebaud can paint almost anywhere. He says, Ive worked in basements, garages, even kitchens. Through painting in everyday environments, Thiebauds daily practice focuses on capturing ordinary objects, people, and landscapes. Painting itself is kind of a miracle, Thiebaud says. Thiebaud has enjoyed a long and prolific career. He drew comic strips and was once an animator for Walt Disney Studios....

March 14, 2021 · 2 min · 268 words · Nicholas Woods

Foster + Partners Is Designing a New Airport Inspired by the Sand Dunes in Saudi Arabia

Rendering:TMRW Construction has just begun at the Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The form of the airport is also the result of local inspiration. Other green interventions include self-shading devices and a smaller building overall to reduce energy demand. Rendering:TMRW The airport is also planned to meet aLEED Platinumrating and be powered by 100% renewable energy. (you might read more about Architects Declare and form your own opinion on thefuture of green architecture....

March 14, 2021 · 1 min · 93 words · Daniel Walker

Hermoso jardín de flores transparentes ilumina un templo en Japón

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March 14, 2021 · 1 min · 12 words · Anthony Lee

Learn About How Linseed Oil Can Improve the Qualities You Already Love About Oil Paint

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Rungsuriya Chareesri /ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Rungsuriya Chareesri /ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Oil paints have been the chosen material of artists for centuries, and its easy to see why....

March 14, 2021 · 2 min · 390 words · Kimberly Miller

Un nuevo catálogo de pinturas de Hilma af Klint explora el trabajo de esta gran artista

Svanen (El cisne), por Hilma af Klint, No. 17, Grupo 9, Serie SUW, Octubre 1914-Marzo 1915. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons, Dominio publico)Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. “Svanen” (“El cisne”), por Hilma af Klint, No. 17, Grupo 9, Serie SUW, Octubre 1914-Marzo 1915. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons, Dominio público)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....

March 14, 2021 · 2 min · 221 words · Evan Hoffman

5 Famous Marc Chagall Paintings That Will Mesmerize You With Their Dreamlike Beauty

Self-Portrait by Marc Chagall, 1914. He once said, Lenin turned [the country] upside down, just as I upturn my paintings. Read one to discover five of his most famous works. “Self-Portrait” by Marc Chagall, 1914. (Photo:WikimediaCommonsPublic Domain) Here are five Marc Chagall artworks that capture the experimental artists long career. No single style dominated the group and plenty of experimentation was encouraged. I and the Villageis a reflection of Chagall’s dreams and childhood memories of Russia....

March 13, 2021 · 2 min · 344 words · Anthony Ortiz

Estas fascinantes esculturas de medios tonos están hechas con cientos de tubos de metal

El artistaYi Chul Heees conocido por sus increibles piezas que activan el espacio publico. Es interesante pensar que el vacio es mas importante que el material, tal y como describe su proceso. Para estar al dia con el trabajo de Yi, no olvides seguir al escultor enInstagram. Articulos relacionados:

March 13, 2021 · 1 min · 49 words · Austin Henderson

Mesmerizing Halftone Sculptures Made From Hundreds of Metal Pipes

SculptorYi Chul Heeis known for his incredible sculptures that activate public space. Pipe sculptingdoes not consist of sculpting the pipe but the cylindrical space in the pipe, the artist explains. This insight into Yis work may help one better appreciate the incredible detail made of a single material. It is interesting to think that the void is more important than the solids as he describes his process. To keep up to date on Yi’s work, be sure to follow the sculptor onInstagram....

March 13, 2021 · 1 min · 84 words · Angela Wood