Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

The beauty of form

Joy to the world

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Michaela

 Joy to the World

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Nativity Scenes

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Michaela

The First Nowell

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In natali domini

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michaela

Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Form

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Michaela
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The sound of one hand

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Michaela
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Freedom

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Michaela

…not fear

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The tower of Babel

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Michaela
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Birds

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

Painting:  Young knight in a landscape ( V Carpaccio c 1510) Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid

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Change od season

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Michaela

Ceremonial driving down of cattle from the mountain pastures to the valley in autumn

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Sunday

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Michaela

A Sunday trip to the country… Schubert: Improptu No 3 in G flat ( D Barenboim)

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