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The Pavement of the Beit Alfa Synagogue:
"Little remains of the synagogue building except the floor and walls" of the Beit Alfa Synagogue built during the 6th Century. Complete excavation of the Beit Alfa Synagogue, roughly 90 years ago, revealed the mosaic floor in the central nave, arranged along the length of the floor, depicting the Ark of the Covenant, signs of the zodiac, and the sacrifice of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah from the Old Testament. These images were formed in three separate panels and framed with a mosaic border.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Geeks
8 Bizarre Things You Might Not Know About Christianity
I'm a Hindu. I confess that I know more about Christian art and iconography than Hinduism. And that's completely okay with me. Over the last two years, I have written some 100+ articles exclusively on historical Western art and trivia. In fact, I'm trying to carve my niche in this genre, and learning about Christian art and hidden symbolism absolutely fascinates me.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Geeks
Dali's Obsession with Nazism and Fascism
Salvador Dali is inarguably one of the most renowned surrealist painters of the 20th century. Famous for his precise draftsmanship and bizarre images, his artistic repertoire included painting, sculpture, photography, and collaboration with other artists.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Geeks
Emotional Connotations of Visual Art Through Time
"When we look at a painting or drawing, whether abstract or representational, we are apt to comment that it is sad, joyous, tragic, conflicted, agitated, or calm... These are emotional properties that we feel we see directly, yet we know they are only metaphorically possessed by the physical picture." - Ellen Winner, How Art Works
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Geeks
Identity
Artists draw inspiration from their surroundings and directed observations of subjects interacting with the same space. The human form, a significant subject found in visual arts, has been rendered by artists using a variety of media since the creation of man. These likenesses have served as didactic tools, portraitures, historical markers, as well as references to the ideal.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Geeks
This Freemasonry Art Is Riddled With Symbolism - Try Finding Some
Are you familiar with the fascinating portraits of glamorous women or femme fatales by Bohemian artist Alphonse Mucha in 19th century Paris? Do you know that Alphonse Mucha was the father of the Art Nouveau period?
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Geeks
Immersive Van Gogh: A Captivating Experience That Truly Honors the Artist. Top Story - May 2022.
“Also, because we have projections from the top down onto the floor and on all the surfaces, it is a full, immersive experience. You can literally stand on the surface of the painting and watch it form around you.” — creative director of Immersive Van Gogh David Korins to Parade.com
By B.R. Shenoy4 years ago in Geeks
Ukrainian Artist's Dystopian and Surrealist Art
Authoritarians attack art that does not conform. It is about restraining intellectualism and creativity - two traits of human nature that challenge and pose a threat to power structures. It is about making sure that propaganda reigns, and dissent, if any, is silenced.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Geeks
