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Il Bussolotto
Letizia Bonaparte (1749-1836) was Napoleon’s mother. She was born in Corsica when it was still a part of the Republic of Genova. At the age of 14, Letizia married 17 year old Carlo Bonaparte of Ajaccio. Bonaparte later joined the … Continue reading
Spoils and Spolia
This blog originated with the theme “Make Art, Not Trash”—the intention being that of promoting the transformation of household trash into something both beautiful and useful. Part of my recycling experiments included the use of old clothes to make new … Continue reading
Posted in art, Paros, Rome/Italy
Tagged architectural salvage, Frankish Castle, Michelangelo, Parikia, Rodin, spolia
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Pietà
After her son’s crucifixion, the grieving Mary sorrowfully cradled her son. Her mourning was a common theme in religious art known as “Pietà”. The most famous “Pietà” is Michelangelo’s statue in St. Peter’s Basilica. For all those self-declared Christians who … Continue reading
Posted in art, female consciousness, politics
Tagged Christians, immigrants, Michelangelo, negative practice, Pietà, Virgin Mary
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The Sacredness of Everyday Life
Every morning I sit on our terrace and just look at the plants and the bees and the butterflies that visit them. Save for the purrs of Volver, our cat, there is silence. The crisp air on my skin feels … Continue reading
Have mercy on us all.
Soon it will be Easter, a celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection. For centuries artists have commemorated the event in their art. One such commemoration is that of Michelangelo’s “Pietà”. “Pietà”, which means “pity”, was a common theme in Christian … Continue reading
Posted in art, Lifestyle, Rome/Italy
Tagged coronavirus, Easter, Giacometti, Michelangelo, Pietà, Pietà Rondanini
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