Trains Another Guiness Book record for the Miniatur Wunderland! Today we revisit the Miniatur Wunderalnd in Hamburg, Germany, to look at a crazy project designed to relieve covid lockdown boredom! Image: Miniatur Wunderland Facebook
Impressionism Renoir's women.... Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Auguste-Pierre Renoir in some of our previous posts. We also view a summary of one aspect of his work in an Arts&Emotions video - his beautiful portrayal of women. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.
Impressionism Monet in The Netherlands Most people know and like the paitings of the French Impressionist, Claude Monet. But you may not be aware that Monet spent some time painting in the Netherlands. Today we showcase these paintings in another video from Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions
Impressionism The landscapes of Camille Pissarro Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Camille Pissarro in one of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his strong landscapes in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.
Post Impressionism The landscapes of Paul Gauguin Today we revisit the life and beautiful work of Paul Gauguin in a beautiful summary of his landscapes, in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.
Impressionism Alfred Sisley's Riverscapes Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Alfred Sisley in some of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his Riverscapes in an Arts&Emotions video....and some mystery and intrigue..... Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook
Impressionism The fascinating work of Georges Seurat Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Georges Seurat in one of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his work in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook
Expressionism Marvellous Marc Chagall! Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Marc Chagall in some of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his work in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.
Impressionism Winterscapes by Monet Today we celebrate the peace and beauty of winter with a video showcasing The Winterscapes of Claude Monet. Image: Arts&Emotions
Impressionism Van Gogh's orchards in blossom As it is now Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate with a look at Van Gogh's many views of "Orchards in Blossom." Nothing says Spring more than fruit trees in blossom! Image: Arts&Emotions
Music Celebrating the Life of Joseph Schmidt The post today is in celebration of the life of Joseph Schmidt who was a remarkable Jewish cantor and tenor.
Post Impressionism Spotlight on Van Gogh Today is Van Gogh's birthday, so to celebrate, we bring you two videos which showcase two aspects of Van Gogh's work - houses and self-portraits. Image: Arts&Emotions
Post Impressionism The portraits of Gustav Klimt Today we showcase the portraits of Gustav Klimt in a beautiful video from Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions
Impressionism The paintings of Berthe Morisot Today we highlight the beautiful work of Berthe Morisot, one of the few female French Impressionists, in a lovely video from Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions
Impressionism A unique celebration of the works of the Impressionists Today we are treated to two of a number of very special videos of Impressionists works, with each one set to beautiful classical music. They give us a heightened appreciation of the detail and the genius of these artists. With many thanks to Arts&Emotions. Image: Arts&Emotions, Facebook.
Music Reflecting with Schubert A time to reflect even though it is the beginning of the week. Take a moment to listen to one of my favourite compositions for piano - Schubert's Impromptu in G flat major (No 3, Op. 90) - played by Evgeny Kissin. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org
Tribute The Man in Black A reflection post where we take a few moments to remember the courage and spirit of all people who face the trials of disability in all the shades of the spectrum. Johnny Cash takes it out with "The Man in Black".
Watercolour Not to forget multi-talented Ann Wyeth McCoy: painter, pianist, composer We continue examining the Wyeth Dynasty of artists with Ann Wyeth McCoy, daughter of N.C.Wyeth. She was not only a painter but a pianist and composer. Image: rocklandstrand.com
Tribute Vera Lynn: A National Treasure Today we remember Dame Vera Lynn, "the Forces Sweetheart" whose magical voice and messages of hope uplifted so many in the darkest days of World War 2 and beyond. Image: The Guardian
Mixed Media ReVerse Butcher a multi-disciplinary artist Today we are introduced to the remarkable work by ReVerse Butcher a multi-disciplinary artist who painted Sarah Curro's semi acoustic Spur violin, made by Sarah's husband luthier Paul Davies.
Women Artists Sarah Curro, a rare violinist Today Caroline introduces us to Australian violinist Sarah Curro who currently is resting her 330-year-old violin in favour of the 2014 model made by Luthier Lloyd Davies and βit is a total beast.β
The Moon The Moon and Music Sharing songs about the moon including Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Frank Sinatra's Moon River, Cat Stevens' MoonShadow, and Concrete Blonde's Mexican Moon.
Colour Unbridled Perception of Colour Chromesthesia or 'sound-to-color synesthesia' is a 'type of synesthesia' in which 'heard sounds automatically and involuntarily evoke an experience of color'. (Wikipedia)
Celebration Choirs, Choristers & the Coming of Christmas The Camberwell Chorale, one of the oldest community choirs in Australia and has been making music in Melbourne (and beyond), ever since it was founded in 1944
Senses The Colour of Music Arts Network brings us a fascinating article on the relationship between music and painting. James Whistler (1834β1903) and how he titled his paintings using musical terms as symphony, arrangement and nocturne, empathising musical tone and colour value