Self-portraiture is synonymous to experimenting and getting to know one's self, it's a classic tradition of art history, but it never fails to be beautiful. And such is Rimel Neffati, who finds amusement within herself, through photography, red lipstick, masks, crowns, and flowers.
Such a bittersweet story. Emperor Hadrian apparently was openly gay and had a gorgeous commoner boyfriend, Antinous. They were a happy couple for many years till one night Antinous, still just in …
Alexey Kondakov, the Ukrainian artist whom we covered before, is back with new images of figures from classical paintings photoshopped into modern locations. The ongoing series, titled The Daily Life Of Gods, features images such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Nymphs and Satyr, or Cesar van Everdingen’s Bacchus.
[SAME CAPTION #1 - #5) Ca.1900-1915 photos of "Japan's Finest"....Prostitutes, that is. NOTE !!! The below caption, while historically accurate, contains sarcastic commentary about a certain aspect of Japan's glorified culture of prostitution. If sarcastic commentary about such a delicate subject is not your "thing", and offense is easily taken, I would advise you to avoid the below caption, and read a more SERIOUS commentary about the OIRAN and TAYUU here at this photo : www.flickr.com/photos/24443965@N08/2701588987/in/set-7215... Called 'Courtesans" by those who don't like the word "Prostitute", Oiran is just another half-baked Japanese euphemism for "A Prostitute that Costs More than Other Prostitutes"...or in more eloquent terms, she is simply a "Damn Expensive Call Girl". "Call Girl" ? That's right. In fact, at certain times in Japan's illustrious history, she was put on public parade, as she walked from her bordello over to the the nearby "Hotel" where her wealthy "Patron" was waiting (after he had called her over via a perfunctory letter of invitation). And of course, Japan being Japan, she had her little parade of "future hopefuls" tag right along with her -- as seen in this picture, and many others that I've posted. Nowadays, they refer back to these little prostitutes-in-the making with the more politically correct "Ladies in Waiting", "Servant Girls", "Personal Assistants", "Pages", and what have you. In the Japanese language, these child "Prostitute Understudies" were called KAMURO, and were generally sold off to the brothels by their parents at the age of 5 or 6 to be RAISED AND TRAINED SPECIFICALLY TO BE PROSTITUTES. They actually got down to the business of doing what men expected them to do during what Westerners would call the "Middle School Years" --- MINUS THE "SCHOOL" PART OF IT. Well, they must have done a good Job, as Japanese "cultural pride" in this area has not abated, and there seems to be more prostitutes in Japan today then there ever were back then -- albeit the "official age" for engaging in prostitution is now 18. Please note that any and all "Anti-Prostitution Laws" of modern-day Japan are simply a facade to appease "Western Christian Nations" and United Nations members with whom Japan has political and economic ties. However, ADULT PROSTITUTION is not the focus of this caption. In the meantime, it's too bad they quit the Public Parade thing with all the little girls trailing behind (ahem) "MISS CONGENIALITY" like little ducklings. Oh, NO ! Who will the poor little girls of Japan turn to for a Role Model now ? But WAIT ! ALL IS NOT LOST ! Fortunately (?), some "re-creations" are still done in Kyoto and other hot-spots, where the die-hard "Cultural" types of local male citizenry try to hang onto those sweet memories of the good-old-days. You know......like when When FATHERS SOLD THEIR DAUGHTERS INTO PROSTITUTION ! These "LET'S PRESERVE OUR QUESTIONABLE CULTURE" nuts (some of them possibly connected to the Department of Education) occasionally get one of the local Bar Girls to put on a big wig full of shoe-horns and Lincoln-Logs (along with the appropriate foot-high clod-hoppers and three layers of bed-quilts), and strut her stuff for the picture-taking tourists....... as she carries the Banner of Erotic Love into the 21st Century. OH....did I just say NO MORE little girls join in with these ""Prostitute Culture Festivals" of today ??? OOOPS !!! Well, I can't always be right, you know ! See some colorful, MODERN-DAY "Get-'em-Hooked-While-They're-Young" photos right here on flickr -- just a few of many such photos to be found : www.flickr.com/photos/baaaal/2222306464/ and www.flickr.com/photos/tey-san/542722913/ and www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=all&q=Kamuro+Tayu&... FOR MORE OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS SEE : www.flickr.com/photos/24443965@N08/2333729757/ And even a 3-D OIRAN here !!! www.flickr.com/photos/24443965@N08/2474742195/ and other related flickr pics with a search of the word OIRAN. Here are some interesting links : gvnet.com/childprostitution/Japan.htm ......and GOD BLESS JAPAN. EXTRA BONUS LINK !!! For a modern-day, popular family festival that was once popular with prostitutes here in Japan, please go here and be enlightened : babibubebo.com/2008/04/07/kanamara-matsuri-festival-of-th...
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750), German musician and composer playing the organ, circa 1725. From a print in the British Museum. Bach was a virtuoso organist, violinist, violist, harpsichordist...
Augustin Théodule Ribot (1823-1891) Saint Vincent Oil on canvas Musée des Beaux-Arts, Château at Blois St Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon and Martyr died on c. 304 during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian He was imprisoned and tortured on the grid iron and martyred at Valencia, Spain. According to legend, ravens protected his remains from the wild beasts until his followers could recover the body and give him a proper burial. Ribot was largely self taught; his only formal training was as a pupil in the studio of August Barthelemy Glaize. He began painting seriously in the late 1850s, often working at night by lamp light. It is thought these circumstances influenced his style, which is characterised by strong chiarscuro effects. The work has similar qualities to the Louvre St Sebastian by Ribot, which was purchased by the French State in 1865 Ribot was very much influenced by the 17th century Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera 1591 - 1652 who incidentally was born in Valencia. "Ribot -Ribera" very quickly became a refrain. Each new exhibition justified the comparison and made more explicit Ribot`s debt to his elder, since both the subject matter and the use of colour brought them together. Here is Ribot`s ceebrated work, Saint Sebastian Martyr presently in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris Augustin Théodule Ribot (1823-1891) Saint Sébastien martyr before 1865 Oil on canvas 0.97m x 1.3m Musée d'Orsay, Paris
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Explore ancient Egypt with this Shaduf STEM activity. Students will gather their information to design and build a working model of an ancient Egyptian Shaduf. This is a STEM challenge like no other. Your students will be immersed in the history, science and engineering designs of the times. A fun hands on project to help your unit come alive! With assessment rubrics included, teachers will find that this resource has everything you need for student AND teacher success. ▪ INCLUDES DIRECTION ON HOW TO MAKE A 5 PAGE AT HOME LEARNING PACK PRINTED OR FOR PDF UPLOAD Students will learn how to identify key elements from information how to build and design with constraints such as materials how to reflect on their own learning Included ★ About Ancient Egyptian Shadufs information sheet ★ Full sheet including the Information Station Facts ★ 5 Information Stations about features of Egyptian Shadufs - LEVER MECHANISM - STRUCTURE - POLE - WATER VESSEL - COUNTER WEIGHT ★ Egyptian Shaduf challenge task card ★ Design Brief Planner ★ Information tabs worksheet ★ Post assessment Rubric ★ Teaching notes including photos of completed designs ★ Teaching notes explaining how to make an at home learning pack Suggested Supplies Include - Cardboard, Sticks, Rope, Foil, String, Clay or Sticky-Tak (Blu-tak) Target Grades: This resource is best suited to grade 3-6 however it can be adapted as the teacher sees fit. Please note: This is not a digital resource NGSS: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3 As always, please contact me with any questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may also like these resources: Lunar Module MOON LANDING Ancient Egypt Tomb STEM Challenge Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. Follow me and get notifications of new products.
I sat with my gal pal in the shelter of a café for lunch today as the rain battered the down outside. "It's movie week!" she declared. With a weather report like that, I can't say I disagree. So I got to thinking as I dodged puddles on my way home. Which movies can I watch again and which movies hav
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