by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 26, 2023 | The World, Visual Arts & Sculpture
High in the Himalayas, a family of four journey around Bhutan, an ‘unspoiled’ country rich in natural beauty, Buddhist monasteries, hiking trails, and happiness. The parents are also YouTubers and are capturing the entire experience on high-resolution cameras. They...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 29, 2021 | History, Philosophy, Visual Arts & Sculpture
Salvator Mundi by Leonardo Da Vinci (authorship issues aside) is a gorgeous painting. The technical details are marvellous, but most of all, Salvator Mundi is a canvas of mysteries. I look at it, and struggle to discern Leonardo Da Vinci’s intention or meaning....
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 13, 2020 | History, Philosophy
I had the pleasure of attending an exhibition today that animated the artworks of Vincent Van Gogh. Through visual storytelling, we followed the progression of Vincent Van Gogh’s life from The Netherlands to Paris. I also recall the first time I saw a Vincent...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 1, 2020 | History, Visual Arts & Sculpture
What Is Western Art History? Western Art History refers to the art from Western Civilization. Often prone to both passion and misconception, Western art history is valuable to study. This post attempts to guide readers through various time periods & movements in...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 15, 2020 | History, literature, Personal, The World, Uncategorized
There are few things less spellbinding than finding a painting or illustration that resonates with you on a deep and profound level. It’s incredible how a single, or in some cases, a few images, can evoke such deep emotions and thoughts. All paintings function like...