Take a Look Behind the Scenes: Chocolate Haute Couture In the Making

A breathtaking view of Manhattan at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, followed by a brisk 3 min walk from the East River side and I'm inside Valrhona's first U.S. chocolate school outpost in Brooklyn, NY. Today the legendary Chef Stephane Treand, Meilleur Ouvrier de France recipient--the highest honor given by the President of France…

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A History of Art by William Henry Goodyear Published in 1888. Free PDF Book

Name William Henry Goodyear might sound familiar to you, even if you're not an art student, architect or frequent Brooklyn Museum of Art goer, where he was a curator for almost a quarter of a century (from 1899-1923). Goodyear was the very first curator ever hired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New Haven, CT native,…

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How Do You Know What Is and Isn’t Art Nowadays?

Leonardo da Vinci spent over 50 years mastering his skills, perfecting his technique and his works of art inspired generations of artists, sculptors, architects, spurring into motion Renaissance in the West. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo took over four years to complete (1508–12). The composition contains over 300 figures, depicting God's creation of the earth, humankind, and the…

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The Louvre Gallery Opened Its First Outpost Outside France

Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed its first visitors yesterday and several of them believe the museum's artistic force could very well counter many negative elements of today's society. The museum is a home to over 600 works of art: From ancient Egyptian sarcophagi to masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci. Louvre Abu Dhabi traces the development of human history, with each…

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Free Books From The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This a real treat for a keen reader: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has 1,556 publications available to download for free on their site. These include amazing book collections covering topics such as: European Art in the Renaissance Fashion. For example this chronology of Dior's creations, starting from Christian Dior's "New Look" of 1947 Furniture, jewelry, and much more.

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Arts & Culture

Take a Look Behind the Scenes: Chocolate Haute Couture In the Making

A History of Art by William Henry Goodyear Published in 1888. Free PDF Book

How Do You Know What Is and Isn’t Art Nowadays?

The Louvre Gallery Opened Its First Outpost Outside France

Free Books From The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

Allure Beauty Box August 2017 Honest Review

Footwear Refashion

Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

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