Illuminated Manuscripts Demonstrate that Medieval Borders Were Regularly Crossed

These opening letters for one of the psalms are a classic illustration of medieval illumination, relying on vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and illustrated scenes (image courtesy the British Library). Illuminated Manuscripts Demonstrate that Medieval Borders Were Regularly Crossed

Red River snow sculptures honour murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls | CBC News

Black said she had the idea three years ago and headed out on the ice Thursday, amid warm temperatures, to make her vision come to life. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC) Red River snow sculptures honour murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls | CBC News

Oldest Known Portraits of an African American Couple, Found Under a Bed, Star in New Documentary

Franklin R. Street, “Portrait of Hiram Charles Montier” and “Portrait of Elizabeth Brown Montier” (1841), oil on canvas, on loan from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens, III (courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art) Oldest Known Portraits of an African American Couple, Found Under a Bed, Star in New Documentary

In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s End on Armistice Day – The New York Times

In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s End on Armistice Day Men and women of all classes of society joining in uproarious demonstrations, cheering, singing and flag waving in the Place de la Concorde, Paris.” Dec. 12, 1918.CreditCreditÉmile Barrière/Photo Press Service In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s EndContinue reading “In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s End on Armistice Day – The New York Times”

Beauty out of pain: Canadian soldiers’ embroidery was therapy for the scars of war | CBC News

James Muth is known to have embroidered a yellow tulip for the altar cloth, but it’s unclear exactly which one. (Thomas Daigle/CBC) Beauty out of pain: Canadian soldiers’ embroidery was therapy for the scars of war | CBC News

Jeff Koons Is Found Guilty of Plagiarism in Paris and Ordered to Pay $168,000 to the Creator of an Ad He Appropriated | artnet News

Jeff Koons Is Found Guilty of Plagiarism in Paris and Ordered to Pay $168,000 to the Creator of an Ad He Appropriated | artnet News

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