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By returning the stolen statue to Nepal but not disclosing that it was a gift from a major donor, the museum is “getting rid of a problematic object” while simultaneously “face-saving” its relationship with all donors, an art historian says.
https://www.propublica.org/article/art-institute-chicago-returned-buddha-statue-nepal-marilynn-alsdorf?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Art #Chicago #Nepal #Sculpture #ArtHistory

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Emoji art history by ND Stevenson 🎨 🤓

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/05/emoji-art-history/

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„Maurisches Kachelmosaik (Zellij) aus der Alhambra“

#Fotovorschlag #Muster #GeometricPattern #IslamicArt #MoorishArchitecture #TileMosaic #Zellij #PatternDesign #ArtHistory #Alhambra #Symmetry #Texture #TextureTuesday #Photography #art #myphoto

🇩🇪 Ein detailliertes maurisches Kachelmosaik (Zellij) mit einem komplexen geometrischen Muster.Das Mosaik besteht aus ineinandergreifenden, geschwungenen Formen in Weiß, Dunkelbraun, Ocker und Blau, die eine dynamische, fließende Struktur erzeugen. In den Zwischenräumen sind regelmäßige Reihen von kleinen, sechszackigen Sternen sowie weißen Sechsecken angeordnet. Die Sterne variieren in den Farben Dunkelblau, Grün, Orange und Braun. Das Muster zeigt eine für die islamische Kunst typische, mathematisch präzise Symmetrie und weist leichte Alterungsspuren an den Rändern auf.

🇬🇧 A detailed Moorish tile mosaic (Zellij) featuring an intricate geometric pattern.The mosaic consists of interlocking, curved shapes in white, dark brown, ochre, and blue, creating a dynamic, flowing texture. Regular rows of small six-pointed stars and white hexagons are arranged within the gaps. The stars vary in colors including dark blue, green, orange, and brown. The pattern displays a mathematically precise symmetry typical of Islamic art, with slight signs of aging along the bottom edges.

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I've finished: Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gabriel Kay

This is my first encounter with Guy Gabriel Kay. I can understand why he is so beloved by his fans.

I really enjoyed his writing and his complex and competent characters. He writes so well, he managed to make me enjoy Byzantine court intrigue, not an easy task.

I really loved the historical perspective, and the central part the art of mosaic laying holds within the novel.

I studied history and art history and really connected with these themes as well as the characters.

If you are looking for a fantasy novel, you may be disappointed, as the magical elements only play a small part. though they do eventually represent an important aspect of the overall theme.

This is mainly alt history.

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/ef5c3355-a637-4569-ae53-025cb30995d5

@bookstodon @audiofiction
#history #altHistory #artHistory #Byzantium #amReading #bookstodon #AudioBooks

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Hey, special follow recommendation today! Laura JG is an older artist and art historian who has just moved to a new account:

➡️ @LauraJG

You can find out more about her art on her website at https://www.laurajeannegrimes.com

Laura's old server closed down too quickly to transfer her followers, so if you were following her before you need to manually follow the new account above. (That's why I'm doing a special shoutout for her, to help her reconnect with her followers!)

#Art #ArtHistory #Artists

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Pietro Maria Liuzzo summarizes in "The Photographic Collection of the Bibliotheca Hertziana", how the collection was digitized and made available to the public in a web application. Read more about the decision making process and necessary steps here: https://doi.org/10.17175/2026_013

@hab_wf @biblhertz #arthistory #digitalhumanities #archive #photography

Bildausschnitt von Abbildung 2 des Beitrags zeigt einen Screenshot des Fototheknavigators

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„Die Verschmelzung der drei großen Säulen der islamischen Dekoration: das florale Element (Ataurique), die Geometrie (Sebka) und die Epigraphik (Kalligrafie) in der Alhambra“

#Fotovorschlag #Muster #GeometricPattern #Calligraphy #Stucco #IslamicArt #MoorishArchitecture #PatternDesign #ArtHistory #Alhambra #Symmetry #Texture #TextureTuesday #Photography #art #travel #spain #espana #andalucia #granada #UNESCO #myphoto

Nahaufnahme einer kunstvollen Stuckwand aus den Nasridenpalästen der Alhambra in Granada. In der Mitte befindet sich eine kreisrunde Kartusche, die ein zentrales Wappenschild umschließt. Das Wappen zeigt ein diagonales Band mit reliefartig hervorgehobener arabischer Naschī-Schrift des Wahlspruchs „Wa-lā gāliba illā Allāh“, was übersetzt „Es gibt keinen Sieger außer Gott“ bedeutet. Das Paneel zeigt die Verschmelzung der drei Säulen islamischer Dekoration im sandsteinfarbenen Relief: Das florale Element (Ataurique) als üppiges Geflecht aus Blüten, Blättern und Stängeln um das Wappen symbolisiert den „Garten des Paradieses“ für Fruchtbarkeit und Leben. Die Geometrie (Sebka) bricht darum herum in strenge, mathematische Flechtbänder mit Rautenformen und unendlichen Knotenmustern (Sterne und Kreuze) auf, typisch für die Almohaden- und Nasriden-Architektur. Die Epigraphik (Kalligrafie) am Rand des Kreises und in den Ecken bildet mit stilisierten, buchstabenähnlichen Ornamenten einen fließenden Übergang zwischen Schrift und Pflanze.

Close-up of an intricate stucco relief panel from the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The center features a circular medallion surrounding a prominent coat of arms. The central shield bears a diagonal band with raised Arabic calligraphy reading the dynastic motto "Wa-la ghaliba illa Allah", which translates to "There is no conqueror but God". The monochrome plasterwork serves as a prime example of the fusion of the three main pillars of Islamic decoration: The floral element (Ataurique) encircles the coat of arms with a lush web of blossoms, leaves, and stems, symbolizing the "Garden of Paradise" and standing for fertility and life. Around this, the geometry (Sebka) dissolves into strict, mathematical interlacing bands, featuring rhomboid shapes and endless knot patterns (stars and crosses) typical of Almohad and Nasrid architecture. Finally, the epigraphy (calligraphy) along the edge of the circle and in the corners features stylized, letter-like ornaments that create a fluid transition between script and plant motifs.

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„Die vollendete Beherrschung der Holzverarbeitung (Carpintería de lo blanco) in der Alhambra.“

#Fotovorschlag #Muster #GeometricPattern #IslamicArt #Woodworking #WoodCarving #Intarsia #GoldLeaf #MoorishArchitecture #PatternDesign #ArtHistory #Alhambra #Symmetry #Texture #TextureTuesday #Photography #art #travel #spain #espana #andalucia #granada #UNESCO #myphoto

Nahaufnahme einer kunstvollen maurischen Holzdecke (Artesonado) aus der Alhambra, gefertigt im Mudéjar- oder Nasriden-Stil. Das Bild zeigt eine hochkomplexe geometrische Holzeinlegearbeit, bei der sich erhabene, konzentrische Holzleisten zu einem unendlichen Netzwerk aus vielzackigen Sternen, Rauten und Polygonen verflechten. Im Zentrum befindet sich ein achtzackiger Sternenaufbau. Die tiefer liegenden Zwischenräume der Holzpaneele sind mit glänzenden Blattgold-Intarsien und handgemalten, floralen Arabesken-Motiven (Ataurique) verziert. Entlang der Ränder der goldenen Felder ziehen sich feine Linien aus weißen, punktförmigen Mustern, die an Perlmutt- oder Beineinlagen erinnern und dem braunen Holz eine plastische Tiefe verleihen.

Close-up of an intricate Moorish wooden ceiling panel (Artesonado) from the Alhambra, crafted in the Mudéjar or Nasrid style. The image displays a highly complex geometric wood inlay technique where raised, concentric wooden bands interlace to form an endless network of multi-pointed stars, rhombuses, and polygons. An eight-pointed star configuration grounds the center. The recessed spaces between the wooden beams are adorned with shimmering leaf gold gilding and hand-painted floral arabesque motifs (Ataurique). Along the edges of the golden fields, fine lines of tiny white dotted patterns resemble mother-of-pearl or bone inlays, adding dramatic depth and texture to the rich brown woodwork.

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Making the golden haloes from Botticelli’s workshop sparkle.
How has UV light been used to help restore original golden haloes and what is the significance of the pomegranate in this painting?
Hear the answers from Conservator Valeriia Kravchenko and Curator Laura Llewellyn.
NationalGallery.
#ArtHistory #Conservation #NationalGallery #globalmuseum #art

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