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The end of the iconicmedieval eraitself occurred over 500 years ago. For that reason, its even more impressive that tokens of that historic time have survived to the modern-day. And its quite possible that you are very familiar with a few of them. Photos:Stock Photosfrom Shutterstock Here are six well-preserved medieval cities you’re free to still visit today! In the year 2000, its historic city center was declared aUNESCO World Heritage Site....

(In fact, they arestill being discovered.) The United Kingdom, in particular, is a hotbed for accidental finds and metal detector enthusiasts. So, how did the British birder make his discovery? Ancient coins on display at the British Museum; the Celtic coins recently discovered are likely to end up in similar museum contexts. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom CRISTINA.A/Shutterstock) He was enjoying a fall walk when he stopped to observe a buzzard and magpies frolicking in a field....

Korean artistTaeil Kimmerges creamy and bold textures to create moving abstract portraits. The combination of these styles results in an intriguing portrayal of semi-clouded women. Korean artist Taeil Kim captures his subjects in exquisite abstract portraits. He covers their head and garments with flurries of expressive brushstrokes.

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From striking ballet positions to quiet, understated stancestheir bronze figures capture a unique moment in time. All of their art is created together at their large industrial studio in Valencia, Spain. The female figure inClio’s Dream, for instance, is depicted sitting underwater. “Clio’s Dream,” bronze, blue patina, 2020 Here, Coderch & Malavia applied two different patinas to accentuate the nuances of the sculpture. The human being is three-dimensional, they continue....

Vista del atardecer en Long Walk de Windsor Castle. Tambien es el castillo mas grande en el que la gente todavia vive y trabaja. Miles de turistas lo visitan cada dia para recorrer las salas, capillas y jardines abiertos al publico. Vista del atardecer en Long Walk de Windsor Castle. (Foto: Diliff víaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) Como cualquier atraccion turistica, hay tiendas de regalos, guias e innumerables libros sobre este lugar....

Foto:Fotos de stockpor Constantin Stanciu/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 stockpor Constantin Stanciu/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. Ademas, hay una amplia variedad de modelos, desde versiones desechables hasta plumas de lujo con puntas doradas....

1925 first edition copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, cover illustration by Francis Cugat. There are many ways a work of art, literature, or film may enter the public domain. Each year, many classic works become public simply due to the passing of time. 1925 first edition copy of “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, cover illustration by Francis Cugat. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain]) These works include F....

Renowned architecture firmZaha Hadid Architectswill soon design yet another impressive high rise for an expanding business hub in China. This important landmark will help further support Shenzhens reputation as a center for technological innovation and advancement. The curved floor areas, for instance, connect the towers and provide more public programs. The clever curtain-wall system also provides valuable services to help meet the buildings sustainability goals. The development will provide workspaces for 300,000 people while creating space to host international events....

Painter’s Palette Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep III, ca. Many of their preserved creations can still be seen today in museums across the globe. At one end of the palette is also an inscription of the pharaoh Amenhotep III (ca. Painter’s Palette Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390-1352 BCE (Photo:The Metropolitan Museum of Art[Public Domain]) 1401-1353 BCE) in hieroglyphics as well as the epithet beloved of Re....

Foto: El arte de la pintura (detalle), ca. Sigue leyendo para descubrir las historias detras de cinco de sus obras de arte. En la epoca en la que fue pintado, Vermeer acababa de convertirse al catolicismo. Foto: “El arte de la pintura” (detalle), ca. 1666-1668.Wikimedia Commons(Dominio público) En contraste con sus obras biblicas anteriores, se cree queLa alcahuetarepresenta una escena de un burdel. El mismo hombre se acurruca posesivamente alrededor de ella y coloca la mano sobre su pecho....

Mid-Century Modern is a term often used to describe the aesthetic of new products, particularly furniture. But using it that way is a misnomer. Mid-Century Modernism is a style that isn’t easily defined. One of the many reasons for this is because the works conceptually overlap other styles of the time. Read on see how Mid-Century Modern made its way into the fabric of all types of design. How do the qualities and ideals of buildings and structure translate to a work of art?...

El termino se refiere a una edad de oro de la arquitectura y el diseno. Elmid-century moderno modernismo de mediados de siglo no es facil de definir. Una de las muchas razones es que sus obras se superponen conceptualmente con otros estilos de la epoca. Sigue leyendo para ver como elmid-century modernse abrio paso en todas las ramas del diseno. Como se traducen las cualidades e ideales de los edificios y la estructura en una obra bidimensional?...