Rare Book Collector Reveals Tibetan Book Printed Before the Gutenberg Bible

However, the practice of printing books had actually been occurring long before 1450 in the Far East. This beautifully preserved book of Buddhist recitations was created about 40 years before the Gutenberg Bible entered circulation. The text was designed for both European and Asian readers in mind. This Sino-Tibetan text of Buddhist recitations was printed 40 years before the Gutenberg Bible.

June 22, 2020 · 1 min · 61 words · Jason Hicks

Woman Transforms Dowdy Thrift Store Dresses Into Fashionable Frocks

Avid thrifter and crafterCaitlin Tranthamhas a knack for transforming her thrift store clothing finds into stylish outfits. Once she gets home, she takes to her sewing machine to make her vision become a reality. Last year, I got really into vintage clothing, Trantham tells My Modern Met. The style I wanted was hard to find and expensive. One day I came across this plaid 80s wonder. Huge sleeves, a crazy collara lot of qualities that would put people off from buying it!...

June 22, 2020 · 1 min · 194 words · Kimberly Lewis

‘La noche estrellada’: La historia y el legado de la obra maestra de Van Gogh

Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. El artista, quien nacio en 1853, fallecio cuando tenia tan solo 37 anos. Vincent van Gogh, ‘La noche estrellada', 1889 (Foto:Wikimedia CommonsDominio 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. Foto:Wally Gobetz Aunque estaba internado, Van Gogh completo una gran cantidad de pinturas....

June 22, 2020 · 2 min · 295 words · Steven Martinez

6 Prefab Shed Makers Crafting Chic Modern Architecture for Your Backyard

In fact, you could have an entirely new space without touching any part of your current home. You dont have to break the bank to make it get a prefabricated shed. This is a great option for guest homes that could even be turned into an Airbnb. Photo:Stock Photosfrom ppa/Shutterstock Scroll down for some chic prefabricated sheds that you’ve got the option to buy. For more tiny home choices, be sure to check outmodels you’re free to purchase on Amazon....

June 21, 2020 · 1 min · 178 words · Amanda Norman

Artist Paints En Plein Air to Create Vibrant Landscape Scenes Inspired by the Old Masters

Koeppels hard work and attention to detail have certainly paid off. My intention as an artist is to share that beauty. Scroll down to see some of Koeppels landscape paintings and find more from his portfolio onInstagram. Artist Erik Koeppel celebrates the beauty of nature with his vibrant landscape paintings. He’s inspired by the Old Masters painters.

June 21, 2020 · 1 min · 57 words · Joseph Glass

Delicately Inked Tattoos Looks Like Enchanting Tales About Nature’s Bountiful Beauty

TattooistPony Reinhardtcreatesbody artthat views nature through the lens of the mystical. I think of the tattoos as a spell,she reveals. There are three parts: ingredients, intention, and ritual. (The ritual is the act of tattooing and the intention is something you find within yourself.) Reinhardt takes care of the ingredients. I love mythologies and interesting stories rooted in history or science. Scroll down to see some of Reinhardts latest pieces....

June 21, 2020 · 1 min · 94 words · Connie Kelly

Estas esculturas de jirafas de tamaño natural sostienen candelabros con sus bocas

El disenador italianoMarcantoniotrabajo conQeeboopara crearGiraffe in Love. Echa un vistazo aGiraffe in Lovea continuacion, asi como a otros disenos de inspiracion animal creados por Marcantonio. Si te gustan sus disenos, puedes adquirirlosaqui. Cada escultura sostiene un candelabro estilo Maria Teresa en su boca. Tambien esta disponible en versiones mas pequenas. Si las jirafas no son lo tuyo, echa un vistazo a estos otros disenos.

June 20, 2020 · 1 min · 64 words · Carol Weeks

Estas fotografías callejeras muestran las pequeñas coincidencias a nuestro alrededor

La fusion visual esencialmente la convierte tambien en arte. Sus imagenes son protagonizadas por personas que no se dan cuenta de que estan creando obras de arte fugaces. Mas bien, solo estan llevando a cabo su rutina diaria. Anthimos Ntagkas captura las coincidencias magicas que suceden a nuestro alrededor.

June 20, 2020 · 1 min · 49 words · Mariah Page

Estas “piscinas de arena” te permiten llevar la belleza de la playa a tu patio trasero

Si alguna vez has deseado poder tener la belleza de la playa en casa, estas de suerte! Con arenas blancas y aguas cristalinas, sentiras que estas a la orilla del mar en un destino tropical. Cualquiera que vaya a la playa sabe que la arena puede terminar entodoslados si no tienes cuidado. Aunque la escena parece natural, Piscinas de Arena NaturSand tiene otros beneficios en comparacion con una piscina ordinaria....

June 20, 2020 · 1 min · 132 words · Emily Blankenship

Explora la fascinante historia de los abanicos tradicionales chinos

Un grupo de mujeres chinas con abanicos por el fotografo Afong Lai (ca. Despues de todo, son un gran aliado para combatir el calor! A continuacion, explora la historia del abanico. Un grupo de mujeres chinas con abanicos por el fotógrafo Afong Lai (ca. 1880). Foto:Wikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 2.0) Historia del abanico chino Un abanico chino con plumas. Sin embargo, elShanhanpronto se convirtio en un abanico de mango largo llamadoZhangshan....

June 20, 2020 · 2 min · 255 words · Ethan Ray

Get a Handy Look at the History of Traditional Chinese Folding Fans

A group of Chinese women with fans by photographer Afong Lai (circa 1880). But the traditional Chinese folding fan is not just a tool for cooling down. It’s an important part of the Chinese culture that has over 3,000 years of history. A group of Chinese women with fans by photographer Afong Lai (circa 1880). Photo:Wikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 2.0) Read on to learn the history of this handy equipment. History of Chinese Fans A Chinese feather fan....

June 20, 2020 · 2 min · 375 words · Michelle Miller

Hyper-Saturated Photos of Tokyo Give a Candy-Colored Tint to the Bustling Cityscape

The results are a contemporary look at life in the Japanese capital. Bright white contrasts with the orange, red, and aquamarine colors that fill his photographs. It was important that people were at the heart of the compositions, if possible. In doing so, he successfully demonstrates the small spaces carved out for humans in this overcrowded city. If this vision intrigues you, Favre sells fine art printsincluding many of Tokyovia hiswebshop....

June 20, 2020 · 1 min · 85 words · Ricky Woods

Nomadic Couple Transforms Ordinary School Bus Into Chic Tiny Home on Wheels

Featuring wood floors and paneling on the walls and ceilings, the aesthetic has a chic rustic feel. Creating One Wild Ride was nearly two years in the making. After buying a bus off Craigslist, the job of gutting it began. Aside from getting the styling of it just right, they included some other must-haves in the interior design. Since embarking on their big adventure, the couple has set down roots....

June 20, 2020 · 1 min · 101 words · Adam Villarreal