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Y por que esta katana se llama luna creciente? Tiene que ver con un motivo encontrado en la hoja del sable. El proceso de creacion de una katana requiere que calentar mucho la espada para luego enfriarla rapidamente. Llamadatemplado, esta tecnica fortalece y endurece el acero. Al hacerlo, el proceso produce marcas unicas en el material. La Mikazuki Munechika tiene simbolos que parecen medias lunas. Durante su larga historia, la katana ha estado en posesion de varias personas poderosas....

PhotographerHeiko Gerlicherhas always had a love for the forest. In fact, it’s such an inspiration that it’s the landscape photographer’s main subject. His latest seriesHoar Frostallows snow-covered trees to become shining stars, as their icy leaves create marvelous patterns. A look at his portfolio is like stepping into a magical winter wonderland plucked from a fairy tale. You never know exactly what to expect, he tells My Modern Met. At first glance, it is not easy to spontaneously discover interesting motifs in the forest....

Sigue leyendo para descubrir 7 cosas que quizas no conocias sobre Chichen Itza. La piramide de Kukulkan es fruto de increibles calculos matematicos y astronomicos. Fotos de stockdeIren Key/Shutterstock La zona arqueologica de Chichen Itza es mejor conocida por la monumentalpiramide de Kukulkan. Fotos de stockde javarman/Shutterstock Dos veces al ano, una serpiente desciende por las escaleras de la piramide. Descenso de Kukulkan durante el equinoccio de primavera, marzo 2009....

But did you know that some people can actually flex this muscle voluntarily? People were intrigued when Twitter userMassimoposted this fun fact. When contracted, the tensor tympani causes a rumbling sound in the ear. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Voyagerix/Shutterstock If you’re feeling left out, don’t worry. Many people experience the rumble when yawning or when their jaw or neck is tensed. Many people who experience the rumbling were also delighted for the explanation....

Asi que, de que esta hecha su piel? De un material muy inusual (y muy mexicano): el nopal. Actualmente contamos con dos hectareas donde cultivamos nopales, asi como con una capacidad de expansion de 40 hectareas. En cuanto a la capacidad de produccion, tenemos 500,000 metros lineales al mes. Su piel vegana esta certificada como organica y puede aguantar un uso regular durante casi una decada. Asi que quien sabe: podrias estrenar una chamarra de piel de nopal en un futuro no tan lejano....

Desde juegos entre pinguinos hasta momentos tiernos entre polluelos y sus padres, Dros capturo decenas de instantes adorables. A traves de su lente, podemos ver diferentes especies de pinguinos durante el verano antartico. A continuacion, lee la entrevista exclusiva de My Modern Met. Como surgio este viaje a la Antartida y como te preparaste para el? Como fotografo de paisajes y guia de fotografia, a menudo viajo a los lugares mas bellos del mundo....

Known as theMikazuki Munechika, this special sword was crafted by the legendary Sanjo Munechika. He was considered one of Japans most skilled swordsmiths in the Heian period (794 to 1185 CE). So, why is this katana named crescent moon? It has to do with a motif found on the blade. The process of creating a katana requires that the sword get very hot and then rapidly cools. Calledquenchingandtempering, this technique strengthens and hardens the steel....

LA acercarnos, podemos observar todas las pequenas marcas talladas, brochazos minusculos y uno uso minimo de materiales. La Galeria Beinart da cuenta de por que nos encanta el arte en miniatura. El arte en miniatura deleita a los ojos y tienta al cerebro con posibilidades. Joshua Smith Miniature Art Group Show estara abierta del 7 al 20 de marzo de 2020. La Galeria Beinart en Melbourne, Australia alberga una exposicion que celebra el arte en miniatura....

Choosing the right color is a cornerstone of any painting. ArtistJowita Marczukopens her sketchbook onInstagramto share how she breaks down landscapes into thoughtful color gradients and expressive illustrations. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, Marczuk finds creative inspiration from her bucolic surroundings. Many of her watercolor studies are madeen plein air, during hikes in the countryside. Each page shows the careful observation of light, color, and composition of natural and architectural subjects....

Lena and her daughter Christina are standing at the entrance of their chum. Lenas mother was the first in the family to give birth in a hospital. It was after this time that air transport for pregnant women to the city hospital was introduced. Lena and her daughter Christina are standing at the entrance of their chum. Lena’s large belly is obvious under her dress, and there is no doubt that she is nine months pregnant....

What is Silk Painting? Emperor Huizong of Song Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, ca. How did Chinese artisans traditionally make silk paintings? Copy of a section of “Emperor Minghuang’s Journey to Sichuan,” late Ming Dynasty (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0) Historically, practitioners would use a stone to smooth out the surface of the silk. Crafted with a brush and ink, calligraphy highlights the understated beauty of handwritten characters through meticulously rendered strokes....

TheBeinart Galleryin Melbourne is hosting an exhibition dedicated to creatives that craft these tiny yet mighty works of art. The pieces included range from painting to building models to sculpture. Each highlights the amazing amount of work that goes into their creation. Joshua Smith The Beinart Gallery speaks to why we are so enthralled by miniature art. Miniature art delights the eye and teases the brain with possibility. Miniature Art Group Show will be on view from March 7 through March 29, 2020....

Las playas son conocidas por la naturaleza cambiante de sus olas. Gigovic, quien vive en Melbourne, Australia, toma inspiracion de las numerosas playas cercanas a su hogar. Esta vaga definicion de sus escenas dan a sus composiciones una sensacion de espontaneidad y tiempo. Asi, las suaves pinturas al pastel de Gigovic parecen celebrar la belleza de los pequenos momentos. Las pinturas originales de Gigivoci estan a la venta a traves debluethumb....