#Artistic Legacy

[zannenilsson]

A Beautiful Corpse

If I am lucky, they say, I will leave behind a beautiful corpse.

A body of work beautiful and beloved, unmarred and unravaged, perfectly prepared and preserved, anointed by the praise of all who knew me and many who did not, gilded by the great, honored by the humble, blessed to speak on forever to generations of artists who revere my name.

If I am lucky, they say, my grave will be visited for generations. Everything I am will be etched into the stones that protect my beautiful corpse, standing untouched for millennia unspoiled by vandals, and every time my name is uttered my corpse will breathe and speak again, and it shall never die.

If I am lucky, they say, my tomb will one day be robbed. Someone will stumble across it and my corpse will be plundered, examined and cataloged in detail, taken to an unknown place and displayed for its beauty, where unknown people will stare at it in awe or passing curiosity and forget  that it ever belonged to a person at all.

If I am lucky, they say, I will leave behind a beautiful corpse.

[ivstudios]

Going through boxes in my garage and I stumbled across some old high school art projects where I drew comics on literal clay tablets

And it occurred to me that these are without a doubt the pieces of my art that will survive the longest after my death. My sketchbooks will rot and my digital art files will be unreadable on future software. But these clay tablets could last millennia

And they are some shitty comics I made in high school

SMH

[trendynewsnow]

Tribute to Frank Auerbach: Celebrated Painter Passes Away at 93

Tribute to the Late Frank Auerbach Frank Auerbach, a distinguished German-British painter known for his evocative figurative style, has passed away at the age of 93. Auerbach, who was saved from the horrors of Nazi Germany through the Kindertransport initiative, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the art world. Regarded as one of the most significant figures in the School of London, alongside…

[pidgydraws]

🩸 And Nothing Else Matters 🩸

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[whereishermes]

The Art of Greek Vase Painting

Greek vases and pottery was well-known for its quality and was widely exported throughout the Mediterranean. The techniques used by ancient Greek ceramists required thorough shaping and decorating processes that were the result of years of training under master potters.  The Vase – Making Process: From Clay to Form The techniques Greek ceramists used to shape and decorate fine vases required…

[dgspeaks]

Nuremberg Narratives: Tracing History and Heritage in Bavaria’s Historic City

Welcome to Nuremberg, a city steeped in history and brimming with cultural heritage. Located in the heart of Bavaria, Nuremberg is known for its medieval architecture, rich traditions, and significant role in shaping European history. Join us as we trace the narratives of Nuremberg, from its ancient roots to its modern-day charms, and uncover the stories that have shaped this fascinating…

[delicatelysublimeforester]

A Symphony of Songbirds: Audubon Day Launches City Nature Challenge

Spring is in the air, and on April 26, 2024, nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike will have their binoculars and smartphones ready for Audubon Day – a celebration that spreads the wings of opportunity to enjoy the beauty of birds and wildlife. This year, Audubon Day coincides with the kick-off of the 2024 City Nature Challenge, a four-day blitz to discover the diverse wildlife that calls the…

[gagliandi]

#Seasons Through Art: Exploring #Spring's #Impressionism, #Summer's #Fauvism, #Autumn's #Romanticism, and #Winter's #Minimalism

#Art and #nature have always been intimately connected, with the changing seasons offering endless inspiration to artists throughout history. Each season, with its unique #colors, #light, and #atmosphere, can be paralleled to a distinct art movement, reflecting the mood and essence of these cyclical phases. Let’s embark on a journey through the seasons, exploring their connections to various art…

[nicholasandriani]

Exploring the Heart of Mexican Artistry at Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins MuseumJuly 15, 2013 - From the Archives

[karynslee]

mahito!!! save me, mahito!!

when I say this the the ghibliest movie to have ever ghiblied. i mean that in the best way.

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[saessenach]

What is honor compared to a woman’s love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms… or the memory of a brother’s smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.

Jon Snow - and family that haunts him, because sometimes ghosts make for the best love stories.

[ghxxuls]

She’s a fallen angel

[sora2396]

Ready?

[trendynewsnow]

The Life and Legacy of Alma Mahler-Werfel: A Composer's Sacrifice

The Unfolding Story of Alma Mahler-Werfel As the year 1901 drew to a close, a young composer named Alma Schindler found herself at a crossroads, receiving an extensive 20-page letter from none other than Gustav Mahler. In this meticulously penned correspondence, Mahler laid out the terms and conditions of their future life together. At just 22 years old, Alma was captivated by Mahler, who was…

[cianetoneon]

FURY

[whereishermes]

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