One does not become a great architect solely through intellectual work, but rather through cultivating and enriching the heart. The emergence of the artist’s individuality. The basic concept of that period is expressed through the attitudes of form follows function and less is more. Modernism was born. The shift in the perception of art in … Read more
You appear perfect on the heavenly horizon, living disc, source of life! As soon as you rise on the eastern horizon, you fill every beauty with your beauty; in full power, grand, sparkling, high above the lands. Great hymn to Aten When people see you, they regain their sight. The trees turn towards your face, … Read more
In the early 19th century, there was excited discussion in cultural circles of the Western world about the discovery of a monument of incredible beauty south of Egypt, in Sudan. Numerous European and American explorers wrote about the existence of magnificent temples and numerous pyramids south of Aswan, between the First and Sixth cataracts of … Read more
“Like the Sun, like the Moon, like water, like gold, be clear and radiant and reflect what you carry in your heart.” (inscription on a Chinese mirror) The mirror, today just an everyday object, has always been a part of myths, legends, and children’s stories. It appears as a magical mirror that can show images … Read more
If we notice a shell on the shore, drawn by an irresistible magnetism, we bend down, take it in our hands, touch it like a flower, observe it as a precious treasure, and feeling the call of mystery, we return it to the sea or, in the desire to possess a piece of beauty, we … Read more
There is so much beauty, fragrance, and inspiration hidden in just one word: rose! Throughout thousands of years, roses have moved from nature and gardens into stories and myths, becoming a motif in artistic works and inspiring poets, botanists, rulers… The oldest painted trace of a rose is a fresco from 1700 BC in the … Read more
If we delve into Greek or any other mythology, we will notice that almost every aspect of life, both of nature and humans, is symbolically described. Whether it be the laws of nature such as cyclicity and evolution, or the awakening of human consciousness, these processes are symbolically described through Greek mythology. Some symbols are … Read more
Today I saw the sea… A solitary figure, with rolling capital letters, Mother, Mothers – Mayas, Marys – reflected in the primal and watery substance that holds within its deep bosom the concealed origin of the most primitive forms of life. They say that Nature preserves symbols powerful enough to awaken the dormant souls of … Read more
“We are witnessing a frequent renewal of interest in the myth of King Arthur, mostly through Hollywood films and series that have the power to familiarize millions with one idea in a short time, but often in a superficial manner. One particular aspect of this complex myth that attracts the attention of many is the … Read more
Goddesses in various traditions associated with the idea of love and beauty: Venus (Roman goddess); Hathor (Egyptian goddess); Freya (Germanic goddess); Astarte (Phoenician-Syrian goddess); Mylitta (Assyrian goddess); Alilat (Arabian goddess); Anaitis (Armenian goddess); Argimpasa / Artimpasa (Scythian goddess); Inanna (Sumerian goddess); Ishtar (Babylonian goddess); Turan (Etruscan goddess); Ushas and Aurora (Indo-European goddesses). Is Greek mythology … Read more
