Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…
It's proven to be a hit since debuting on Christmas Day. And now stunning snaps taken by a director's assistant working on Bridgerton have given a candid look at filming the period drama.
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Teodor Axentowicz [1859-1938] was a Polish-Armenian painter and university professor. A renowned artist of his times, he was also the rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków.
Discover the influence of German Expressionism on films by Fritz Lang and Robert Wiene.
Adolphe Appia, Set Design for Orpheus and Eurydice by Glück, Hellerau, (1912)
Author. Devotee of Hermes and Hekate. Sarcastic old witch. High Priestess Temple of Witchcraft. Asexual, She/Her pronouns are fine for now. Mostly reasonable answers to witchcraft questions.
After a sombre second episode, War And Peace viewers were last night rewarded with plenty of romance in the third instalment of the BBC's sumptuous adaptation.
Fro the Crimson Room to St George's Hall, this post takes a look inside Windsor Castle and explores the devastating fire of 1992...
French painter Laurent Parcelier interested in art from an early age, Parcelier attended the Applied Arts School in Dordogne. His obvious talent soon materialized into the publication of several of his albums called “Le Drole de monde” (“Strange World”). His fame was beginning to spread and his way seemed all but traced out until the paining contest on the street where he was lent a canvas, paint and brushes.
World of Dreams (1876). Lady Laura Theresa Alma-Tadema (English, 1852-1909). Oil on canvas. Lady Laura Theresa Alma-Tadema was one of the leading painters of the English salon painting of her day. She...
Марк Олич is a Russian photographer born in Omsk. A graduate of theatre and art schools, Mark has been engaged with photography since 2002. Mark has always drawn but suffered from a creative crisis after moving to St. Petersburg. He became a set designer at the Mariinsky Theatre, where he began to capture ‘behind the scenes’, images of the dancers training and rehearsing in the theatre.
The Suitor. Florent Willems (Belgian, 1823-1905). Oil on panel. Willems modelled his work on that of Dutch genre painters of the 17th and 18th centuries. Willems emulated their meticulous technique,...
TheWrap magazine: We talked to the extraordinary creative team behind director Yorgos Lanthimos' dazzling fantasia, "Poor Things"
You'll be craving Welsh rarebit with a poached egg. Bacon. Scones, butter, cream, jam. And some sausages.
Rare and remarkable archival photographs of musicians, from Mexico to Egypt to Australia, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Shanghai Ballet Company is to make its highly anticipated UK debut in August at the London Coliseum with performances of JANE EYRE, an original, innovative ballet production based on Charlotte Bronte's famous novel. Performances will run today, August 14th-18th, choreographed by Patrick de Bana.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambience of St Abba's Harbour at dusk, as captured in this captivating print, a masterpiece that encapsulates the serene essence of Scottish coastal life. The harbour scene is bathed in the warm, honeyed glow of a setting sun, its light dancing on the tranquil waters and infusing the sky with a tapestry of muted golds, pinks, and violets. In the foreground, a collection of sailing boats and dinghies sway gently in the calm sea, their reflections rippling in the water's surface—a mesmerising effect of light and colour. The sturdy vessels, with their masts reaching towards the early evening expanse, juxtapose the fluidity of the water with solid, comforting presence. Beyond the moored boats, the picturesque harbour side unfurls; a quaint ensemble of stone-built structures casts soft, elongated shadows, whispering tales of quaint seaside living and the hushed activities of a day's end. Distant sails on the horizon hint at life beyond the harbour, whilst a solitary figure in silhouette provides a human touch, grounding the scene in the everyday yet leaving details to the viewer's imagination. Rendered in what could be described as Modern Impressionism, the brushwork conveys movement and energy, while the expressive use of colour captures the fleeting, ephemeral moments of dusk. A kaleidoscope of reflected light skips across the print, as if the water itself were alive with the vibrancy of the scene, challenging the viewer to feel the very spirit of this coastal haven. Ideal for those who cherish the beauty of Scotland's harbours or are drawn to the nostalgic allure of maritime settings, this print invites contemplation and tranquillity, bringing a sense of peaceful closure to any space it adorns.
Cirque du Soleil set. The color and richness here are fantastic. Not sure what show this is, but it sure is beautiful.
A busy Piccadilly in the late 1890s or very early 1900s. A moustachioed Police Constable directs traffic at the junction of Piccadilly, St. James's Street and Albemarle Street with Burlington House in the background.
Image 7 of 13 from gallery of Forgotten Cities | Gary, Indiana. © David Tribby Photography
I fell in love with Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music which I first saw when I was about 7. I am not an expert on Julie. All I want to say is I ❤ her.
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ovvero: come dopo un lungo percorso si sia arrivati a comprendere che anche i dritti possano essere mancini
Called ‘the Eye of Paris’ by his friend the author Henry Miller, the legendary photographer created a striking body of work that documented high – and low – society in Paris between the first and second world wars
If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path town in Portugal that is sure to enchant you, look to Monsanto, a town built in, on and around giant boulders.
Kyoto-based artist Kohei Nawa created a huge and immersive cloud-like installation made of small bubbles. Located in a dark room, the piece consists of floating foam that accumulates to form an ethereal structure that spreads across the space. In a statement about the artwork, Nawa says, “Each bubble cannot escape the cycle of birth and […]
