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Celtic Art Conventions
The Celts were a polytheistic peoples, believing that spirits existed within all aspects of the world. These culturally rich populations were primarily pagan, but elements of Christianity were incorporated as the religion spread. Most pieces from the Celts were smithed from metal and stone. Precious medals such as gold represented wealth and power. Subject matterContinue reading “Celtic Art Conventions”
Transformative power of a cathedral
On the impact of Christianity and the transformative power of a cathedral: •“When out of my delight in the beauty of the house of God – the loveliness of the many colored gems has called me away from external cares, and worthy meditation has induced me to reflect, transferring that which is material toContinue reading “Transformative power of a cathedral”
Greek pottery was both decorative and practical. How so?
The Greeks were dedicated flaunts for vessels that could hold wine. In fact, they were unhindering flaunts in general. It is easy to say that the pottery in Greece was practical, but for what ends? The practicality of these vessels were measured more than by how much wine or oil they could contain, but howContinue reading “Greek pottery was both decorative and practical. How so?”
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