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Sir David Attenborough Documentary Gives Wake-Up Call to Humans About Serious Environmental Issues

Because, as Attenborough so directly puts it, human beings have overrun the world. Why is this a problem? And unfortunately, it’s not all positive. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Lev Radin/Shutterstock We learnt how to tame the wild. Get more from the environment. Our population boomed, as did our demands, Attenborough narrated in a separate Netflix documentary,Our Planet. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Aleksandr Ozerov/Shutterstock Every time a new problem arose we solved it, altering Earths entire surface in the process....

Studio Ghibli Releases Free Zoom Backgrounds for You to Use While Video Conferencing

My Neighbor Totoro Have you set up a temporary office in your home? Most of the Studio Ghibli backgrounds are 1920 x 1080 pixels wide and are plenty large for your backdrop. Scroll down to see the video conferencing backdrops and then download your favorites on theStudio Ghibli website. “My Neighbor Totoro” Conceal your work-from-home backdrop by downloading one of these free Studio Ghibli virtual backgrounds. “Ponyo” “Princess Mononoke” “Howl’s Moving Castle”...

Un popular grupo de Facebook ruso comparte recreaciones de pinturas durante la cuarentena

A primera vista, la cuarentena por el coronavirus suena como algo que mataria la creatividad. Esta idea tiene un atractivo global y se ha vuelto popular en muchos rincones del internet. Muchas de las publicaciones muestran pinturas elaboradas en cuanto a sus trajes, composicion, o ambos elementos. Sin embargo, algunas de las recreaciones mas sorprendentes son de pinturas abstractas. Un ejemplo es la obra de Henri Matisse tituladaDesnudo azul II....

Wildly Popular Russian Facebook Group Has People Recreating Famous Paintings While in Isolation

On the surface, the coronavirus quarantine seems like itd be a hindrance to creativity. The idea has global appeal and has caught on in various circles of the internet. Many of the posts showcase paintings that are elaborate in their costumes, compositional setups, or both. Some of the most striking recreations, however, are of abstract paintings. One example is Henri Matisses work entitledBlue Nude. The inking features a faceless figure with their body contorted in a yoga-esque pose....

30+ Ideas de bodegones y otras cosas que dibujar en casa

Esto es especialmente cierto si estas encerrado en casa debido a la cuarentena por COVID-19. Al elegir lo que dibujaras, trata de escoger objetos con diferentes texturas, reflejos, superficies y formas. Listo para empezar a hacer bodegones? Foto:Fotos de stockpor Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Aqui tienes una lista de cosas que dibujar, dividida en cada habitacion de tu hogar. Encuentra el libro642 Things to Drawen My Modern Met Store. Foto:Fotos de stockpor Atomorfen Illustration/Shutterstock...

Estas tiernas fotos de recién nacidos acurrucados con animales bebés derretirán tu corazón

La fotografia de recien nacidos es toda una forma de arte, ySujata Setiaes experta en ello. La decision de Setia de anadir animales a sus fotos estuvo inspirada en su propio perro, Mustang. Como podras imaginar, capturar estas tiernas fotos no es tan sencillo. Simplemente tiene que haber muchas manos protectoras alrededor del bebe y el cachorro. No puedes pasar horas reflexionando sobre si tienes la toma perfecta o no....

Incredible Winners of the 2020 World Press Photo Contest

Straight Voice Yasuyoshi Chiba, Japan, Agence France-Presse. World Press Photo of the Year 2020.Protests in Sudan began in December 2018 and spread rapidly throughout the country. Protests continued, calling for power to be handed to civilian groups. “Straight Voice” © Yasuyoshi Chiba, Japan, Agence France-Presse. World Press Photo of the Year 2020.“Protests in Sudan began in December 2018 and spread rapidly throughout the country. By April 2019, protesters were staging a sit-in close to army headquarters in the capital Khartoum, and demanding an end to the 30-year rule of dictator Omar al-Bashir....

1-2-3-4-5 Cosas que no sabías sobre ‘Plaza Sésamo’

Que hace quePlaza Sesamotenga tanto exito? Quieres saber mas acerca de la historia dePlaza Sesamo? Con estos datos curiosos, conoceras a fondo el programa en un 1-2-3. Empezo como un proyecto de investigacion experimental. En ese entonces, la television para ninos rara vez era considerada como una plataforma educativa. Una compania sin fines de lucro es responsable de su produccion. Sin la investigacion, dijo en 2001, no habriaPlaza Sesamo. Casi tuvo un nombre diferente....

Edward Hopper-Inspired Paintings Explore the Mysterious Beauty of Modern Urban Nightlife

Night Gazers, 2019, oil on linen 72 x 96 inches. Courtesy of Nicholas Metivier Gallery. ArtistKeita Morimotocaptures the often overlooked beauty of nocturnal life in his series titledGarden of Light. “Night Gazers,” 2019, oil on linen 72 x 96 inches. Courtesy of Nicholas Metivier Gallery. The series' namesake piece is a stunning eighteen-foot triptych of downtown Toronto. Toronto-based artist Keita Morimoto explores the vibrancy of nocturnal life in his nighttime landscape paintings....

Pinturas inspiradas en Edward Hopper exploran la misteriosa belleza de la vida nocturna

Night Gazers, 2019, oleo sobre lienzo, 72 x 96 pulgadas. Cortesia de Nicholas Metivier Gallery. Midnight Garden, 2019, oleo sobre lienzo, 60 x 60 pulgadas. “Night Gazers”, 2019, óleo sobre lienzo, 72 x 96 pulgadas. Cortesía de Nicholas Metivier Gallery. Cortesia de Nicholas Metivier Gallery. Wanderers, 2019, oleo sobre lienzo, 50 x 125 pulgadas. Cortesia de Nicholas Metivier Gallery. “Midnight Garden”, 2019, óleo sobre lienzo, 60 x 60 pulgadas. Cortesía de Nicholas Metivier Gallery....

The Spellbinding History of Tarot Cards, From a Mainstream Card Game to a Magical Ritual

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Aekotography/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Aekotography/ShutterstockThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. You don’t need the gift of clairvoyance to get a glimpse oftarot cards popularity. Want to learn more about the magic of tarot cards?...

30+ Still Life Drawing Ideas to Keep You Busy at Home During COVID-19 Lockdowns

This is especially the case if youre currently stuck inside due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Ready to start drawing? Heres a list of things to draw, according to each room in your home. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Prostock-studio/Shutterstock you’re free to pick up642 Things to Drawonline at My Modern Met Store. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Atomorfen Illustration/Shutterstock Photo:Stock Photosfrom Maglara/Shutterstock

Artist Uses Real Found Flowers to Create Delicate One-of-a-Kind Ceramics

For artistHessa Al Ajmani, gathering inspiration is as easy as visiting her mothers garden. There, she finds a variety of blooms that become the basis for her nature-inspired ceramics. All of Ajmani’s ceramic artwork is crafted with meticulous care. (They can take hours or even days to finish this way.) Once constructed and the clay is fired, Ajmani hand-paints the tiny imprints. The results are beautifully crafted pieces reminiscent of nature and its seasons....