In all ancient cultures of the world, ceramic objects of very beautiful shapes and decorations were made, but nowhere except in China did ceramic production lead to the production of porcelain. Europe first encountered porcelain in the 11th-12th century through trade connections with the Far East. The rare and exotic porcelain items thrilled Europeans with … Read more
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the entire Europe was engulfed in centuries-long wars and general poverty, in which urban culture remained preserved only in traces. In such circumstances, all forms of classical art, including the art of garden design, almost completely evaporated and disappeared. The Church, with its monasteries, remained the only bearer … Read more
Al-Malik al-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, or simply Saladin, was born in 1138 in present-day Tikrit, Iraq. As one of the sons of General Najm ad-Din Ayyub, of Kurdish origin, he spent his childhood in Damascus, at the court of Nur ad-Din, the ruler of Syria, after whose death he became the sultan of … Read more
Colour generally evokes great joy in people. The eye needs it just as it needs light. Let us remember the feeling of excitement when, on gloomy days, the sun illuminates just a part of the landscape and shows us its colours… Each colour produces a specific impression on the mind and simultaneously appeals to the … Read more
The Phenomenon of the Stone Age – The Most Famous World Megaliths Avebury, Great Britain Decorations In addition to stylized human figures, a variety of signs and symbols have been found on megaliths, including pictograms in the form of snakes, birds, spirals, crescents or horns, and human footprints. It is believed that snakes symbolically represent … Read more
During the Renaissance, while Europe was experiencing a flourishing in all areas of knowledge, a man was born in India who, as the emperor of Hindustan, directed his efforts towards the realization of a bold social, political, and spiritual vision: the harmonious coexistence of different peoples and religions in his empire. His name was Abu’l-Fath … Read more
The tradition of the May tree represents a fertility ritual associated with the return of leaves to the trees. During the month of May, a tree is ceremoniously planted or a pole representing it is erected. This custom has spread throughout Europe, and different names are associated with it: tree of joy or May tree, … Read more
The Renaissance is not an isolated occurrence in the general history of the world. From ancient China to the civilizations of South and Central America, we encounter instances of the revival of extinct cultural values. These periods of rebirth indicate to us the periodicity of significant historical events and the fact that everything created is … Read more
