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Must-see exhibits at the National Gallery, London
London’s National Gallery, which occupies one side of Trafalgar Square, is one of the world’s greatest collections of Western European paintings, containing around 2,300 exhibits dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. For any art lover visiting London, it is a “must see” destination. Here are brief descriptions of just a few of the many treasures on display.
By John Welford5 years ago in Geeks
Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Michelangelo did not want to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling and only started the job because he was ordered to by Pope Julius II. He was, after all, a sculptor first and foremost and that was what he wanted to spend his time doing. As he wrote in his journal, “This is not my profession. I am uselessly wasting my time”.
By John Welford5 years ago in Geeks
Hiding Behind Masks: How to Survive Interactive Theatre in One Piece
Put on your masks. I repeat: there has been a tuberculosis outbreak, put on your masks! And so, in the reception room of the funeral parlour, amid closed caskets and surrounded by three dozen or so other flummoxed folks, my friend and I obediently put on our paper face masks. You know, your typical Thursday night.
By Angela Volkov5 years ago in Geeks
The Artist, the Sausage Dog, and the Stripper
Not that I’m much of an artist; my passion for life drawing far outpaces my current level of skill. I’m not going to go so far as to pretend I think chiaroscuro is a model of Korean car, but I don’t use an easel, and I don’t hold my pencil the right way (between thumb and index finger). I sit with my sketchbook on my lap, and, consequently, I’m always drawing the models at an unflattering low angle. The one thing I do right, I think, is not to use (or even own) an eraser: one must commit.
By Angela Volkov5 years ago in Geeks
Three paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby
Joseph Wright (1734-97) spent much of his life in his birth town of Derby and is thus often referred to as “Joseph Wright of Derby”. He was an original painter who is generally renowned for his paintings that used science and industry for their subjects. He was, however, also an excellent portraitist and painter of landscapes. These three paintings were typical examples of his output
By John Welford5 years ago in Geeks
Joseph Wright of Derby
Joseph Wright (1734-97) spent much of his life in his birth town of Derby and is thus often referred to as “Joseph Wright of Derby”. He was an original painter who is generally renowned for his paintings that used science and industry for their subjects. He was, however, also an excellent portraitist and painter of landscapes.
By John Welford5 years ago in Geeks
The fingerprints we leave behind.
I could start this post off in so many ways, But I think I'll be blatant and say, Its seven thirty in the morning and I have yet so sleep. So if this is a rant of a crazy girl severely lacking the right chemicals- Well I guess I just can't control that.
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾5 years ago in Geeks
Why It Took Me 5 Months To Finish 1 Diamond Painting
Stress relieving and calming is what I thought Diamond Painting would be like, aka beautifully peaceful like floating on a cloud (ok maybe I was delirious from tiredness). It was true in the general sense, but I didn’t realise that the five dollar tiger would take me five months to complete.
By Ashleigh Holmes5 years ago in Geeks
Writing Prompts of the Week
Hello to all and welcome to another week of writing prompts. This week, we reach the end of yet another month. Time flies! Plus, Easter is just around the corner, meaning that many of us get to relax over a long four-day weekend. I can’t wait! This said, I won’t keep you waiting. Here are this week’s writing prompts.
By Noémi Blom5 years ago in Geeks
