Category Archives: Art Narratives

Demanding Dreams

Constantine (c 272 – 337 AD) was a very ambitious emperor. He saw Christianity, say many scholars, as a means of promoting his political agenda. Initially, Constantine worshipped the pagan sun god, Sol Invictus. So, after Constantine’s conversion, it’s not … Continue reading

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Boo

Fear distorts perception. Being able to address certain problems with humor may prevent excessive distortion. Angela Deane gives us a chuckle by painting ghosts into found photos. Adding painted ghosts to thrifted paintings was trendy for awhile. All you need … Continue reading

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Meraki

It was a time of transition when myth was being exchanged for philosophy and minds were eagerly finding new paths to explore. Thales was from Miletus, a Greek city on the cost of Anatolia. Born during Greek’s archaic period, Thales … Continue reading

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The Fall

Once upon a time there were both gods and goddesses. But somewhere on the timeline of evolution, the equilibriums were disrupted and hierarchies evolved. In “Our Fragile Intellect” published in 2012, American biochemist, Gerald Crabtree, claims that the human intelligence … Continue reading

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Women’s Day

Transitions tend to be stressful. But the geo-political changes going on right now are extreme, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. And very, very spooky. Today is International Women’s Day. Here in Italy, it’s customary to give a sprig of mimosa to female … Continue reading

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