From Sri Lanka the Sunday Observer reports that archaeologists may have uncovered the remains of Lisa Gherardini, better known as the woman who posed for the Mona Lisa. The remains are being recovered from beneath the floor of a convent in Florence, Italy. Lisa Gherardini, known as Lisa del Giocondo in Italy, became a nun after her husband's death … Continue reading Remains of Model For Mona Lisa May Have Been Found in Italian Convent
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Of Youth and Genius: Sargent at the Amon Carter
“The Youthful Genius” - four paintings by John Singer Sargent from the Clark Art Institute, current exhibited at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, is mini-scaled show mixed with monumentality and intimacy. All painted by Sargent when he was aboard, between the age of 22 and 27, the artworks are extraordinary for painters of any age; yet … Continue reading Of Youth and Genius: Sargent at the Amon Carter
Losing the Monuments to Architects and Builders
The photographer Ernst Haas criticized the act of copying as an act of losing the self. In art, however, the need for constant revolution in design can lead only to a series of fleeting fashions. If what was done before us is constantly thrown away, there isn’t much hope in our creations having a reach … Continue reading Losing the Monuments to Architects and Builders
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