French artist Emile Galle is one of the most prominent glass painters of his time. He is considered one of the pioneers of a new style in art, known as Art Nouveau in France. He was born in 1846 in Nancy, a city famous for its ceramics and furniture production. His father was also a … Read more
In every historical period, people strive to achieve a certain order of life that will enable them material and human progress. This is how cultures and civilizations emerge, opening up space for various forms of human expression over time and space. Looking back, regardless of differences and temporal-spatial distance, we recognize something deeply human in … Read more
The first descriptions of Spaniards who came to the area of the Amazon city of Manaus in 1542 in search of El Dorado describe a populous population and abundance of cultivated fruits and vegetables. However, their testimony quickly falls into oblivion, and decades later, scientists would claim with disbelief that the jungle and the extremely … Read more
