Category Archives: Beauty

Springtime in Rome

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Art for Housewives

Springtime in Rome means that the Judas trees (albero di Giuda) are in bloom. Pink flower clusters adorn the streets making urban walks a delight. The legend is that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from a tree of this species (Cercis … Continue reading →

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The Age of Decadence

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Art for Housewives

Above are two statues from the Archaic period. The evolution from Archaic to the Classical was aided by the concept of contrapposto where the figure, instead of dividing its weight equally on both legs, has most of its weight only … Continue reading →

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A Wreath of Oranges

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Orange wreath at Recuerda mi Corazon Why not make a wreath for the holidays? Tutorial HERE

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Gaudy Gods

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Art for Housewives

In the Archeological Museum of Paros, there is a statue of Artemis from her sanctuary at the Parian Delion. It’s dated 360 BC and was discovered in 1899. And, like most all of the Greek statues I’ve seen, it’s white. … Continue reading →

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Propagation

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Art for Housewives

I collect clippings.  Some are from my neighbors but most are secretly stolen from plants I see when taking walks….SNIP SNIP SNIP.  Maybe it is A Very Naughty Thing to do.  But I prefer to see it as a way … Continue reading →

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