Οι πίνακες του Δομήνικου Θεοτοκόπουλου (El Greco / Ο Έλληνας) ζωντανεύουν μέσα από το βίντεο του Zouan Kourtis. Γεννήθηκε στην Κρήτη όπου και σπούδασε βυζαντινή ζωγραφική αλλά και εξοικειώθηκε με τη δυτική τέχνη, διέπρεψε στην Ισπανία κατά την περίοδο της Αναγέννησης αφού μαθήτευσε στα εργαστήρια των Μπασάνο, Τιντορέντο και Τιτσιάνο και αναδείχθηκε σε μία από... Continue Reading →
Why did 17th-century plague doctors wear peculiar beaked masks?
What were plague doctors and why did some of them wear beaked masks? With their long cloaks and grotesque bird-like masks, these medical professionals made for a disconcerting sight in 17th-century Europe. Here's a quick guide to their strange protective clothing... With a long cloak and grotesque bird-like mask, the European ‘plague doctor’ was a... Continue Reading →
Why People Believe They Can’t Draw? How To Prove They Can!
" Why is it that so many people think they can’t draw? Where did we learn to believe that? Graham Shaw will shatter this illusion – quite literally - in a very practical way. He’ll demonstrate how the simple act of drawing has the power to make a positive difference in the world. Graham specialises... Continue Reading →
Art-Making Activities Families Can Do at Home
For kids ages six and over, we rounded up some ofour favorite drawing, collage, audio, and movementactivities inspired by artworks in MoMA’s collection. We get that working and taking care of your children is tough but we hope these art-inspired prompts can provide a much needed diversion. In an attempt to bring the Museum to... Continue Reading →
At Home Activities / Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium.
The Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium is dedicated to our mission to increase access to the cultural institutions of New York City. With many of our beloved institutions temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have created this webpage to link you to as many at-home learning resources and activities to... Continue Reading →
Learning Curve: Art Resources for Teaching and Learning from Home
We’ve gathered some of our best resourcesfor hands-on activities and online learning.Lisa MazzolaMar 19, 2020 Whether you are a classroom or homeschool teacher, a parent or caregiver now suddenly in the position of teaching at home, a student, or a lifelong learner, this is a challenging time. Art can be a powerful catalyst for building skills... Continue Reading →
Paris Museums Put 100,000 Images Online for Unrestricted Public Use
Paris Musées, a collection of 14 museums in Paris have recently made high-res digital copies of 100,000 artworks freely available to the public on their collections website. Artists with works in the archive include Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, Cézanne, and thousands of others. From Hyperallergic: Paris Musées is a public entity that oversees the 14 municipal museums of... Continue Reading →
Creative Europe – What’s in it for museums?
Next Webinar Topic: Creative Europe – What’s in it for museums?Facilitator: Anja Dietzmann und Lea Stöver, Creative Europe Desk KULTURDate: 15 April 2020 at 11:00 CESTRegister to the webinar. About the Topic With the Creative Europe Culture programme, the EU supports European Cooperation Projects with the aim to strengthen the cultural and creative sectors in Europe, to support... Continue Reading →
Stuck at Home? 12 Famous Museums from London to Seoul, Offer Virtual Tours…
Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you’re in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and a lot of browsing the internet. But there is a way to get a little culture and... Continue Reading →
A Drawing for the Italians
Beatrice Alemagna (an Italian illustrator & author) greeted Italians like this: "From France I embrace all of Italy (without forgetting Sicily and Sardinia that were not in the drawing) in a sincere and long embrace for this dark moment. Courage and strength to all in your homes. I am close to you from here. "... Continue Reading →
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