Leonardo Da Vinci is best known for his renaissance works of art. When he died in 1519 he left behind about 6000 journal pages that he filled with writings about his life. In these pages he included how he found inspiration, his need for fame and his heartaches and disappointments. Childhood Years Da Vinci was […]
7 Unusual Museums from Around the World
Museums are an important part of travelling and they enable travellers to enjoy the culture and history of the country they are visiting. The world has many museums, many of these offering a unique experience. Many of the more popular museums such as the Tate or the Louvre we all know, but there are many […]
6 of the Oldest Museums in the World
Discovered by archaeologist Leonard Wooley in 1925 while excavating a Babylonian Palace, the oldest museum was built by a Babylonian princess some 2,500 years ago. The first museums in history began as private collections of wealthy families or institutions of art and rare natural objects and artefacts which were displayed in so-called ‘wonder rooms’ or […]
10 Of The Most Influential Photographers in History
It certainly is a difficult question to answer: which photographer in history is the most influential? Who had the greatest impact on the world around them? It’s almost impossible to provide a single, definitive answer, so here are the 10 photographers we believe left the world better than when they found it. 1. Ansel Adams […]
6 Books that Everyone Should Read
Books are a wonderful way of escaping into different worlds and can teach us many things. These books are a must read, at least once. 6. The Diary of Anne Frank Written by a young girl, Anne Frank, while in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The Frank family was discovered in 1944 […]
4 of The Greatest Poets of All Time
When someone mentions poetry names such as William Shakespeare or Emily Dickinson come to mind. Poetry is a literary style where poets express their thoughts and feelings using a particular style which may involve a type of rhythm. No matter when the poetry was written the best poets will be able to captivate an audience […]
The Most Popular Sculptures Of All Time
Sculpture has been a popular medium for many centuries, and over the years there have been some incredible pieces that have captured the attention of art enthusiasts around the globe. You can see many of the classic and contemporary sculptures at museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Whitney Museum and even […]
A Possible Suspension for the Nobel Prize for Literature
The Nobel Prize for Literature will not get awarded in 2019 unless trust has been restored in the Swedish Academy, lately plagued by scandal, says the Executive Director for the Foundation. This admission came in mere weeks after the Prize for this year had been called off, as allegations of sexual misconduct, repeated leaks, and […]
7 Contemporary Sculptors You Need to Know About
Art is an ever evolving, ever changing beast, and sculptures can take on so many forms and be constructed from multiple different mediums. This 3D genre is constantly changing, and throughout the 20th century we have seen several artists tackle works that have been somewhat revolutionary. These sculptors have made a major impact on the […]
Philip Roth: Where to Begin?
Philip, commonly held to be one of the most important figures in modern American literature, passed away on the 22nd of May 2018, at 85-years old. Hailing form Newark, New Jersey, Roth took home a plethora of awards, including two National Book Awards, two from the National Book Critics Circle, the Man Booker Prize, thee […]