As France was being taken over by Nazi germany, Jews who lived in France began searching for options to leave the country. However, due to the difficulty of getting a travel visa approved as a Jew, most had to flee the country illegally. One of the methods was to travel along the transatlantic passage through … Continue reading Beyond the Pyrenees: the Symbolic Journey of Trans-Atlantic Hike
What if the most human experiences aren’t even portrayed in humans at all? While at the Louvre, I felt a deeper connection to the animal portrayals than most of the human paintings. At first, I did not understand why. I thought that maybe I had been overwhelmed by the sheer amount of human paintings and … Continue reading The Exotic and Unique Symbolism of Animals in David Bathsheba Painting
As an American visiting Paris, I am always astounded by how detailed and beautiful all of the buildings are. In Paris, even train stations and McDonald’s are lined with intricate and unique designs! The Louvre is no exception to this, as it takes your breath away just from its sheer size and architectural beauty. The … Continue reading How the Architecture and Design of The Louvre Impacts Visitor Experience
One of the most polarizing moments of the French Revolution was the execution of King Louis XVI. Above, I took some photos from the museum we visited today that show King Louis being escorted to the guillotine. The article, “How It Happened” by William Doyle, points out how the King initially tried to meet the … Continue reading Empty Oath to Guillotine: The End of King Louis XVI
When visiting the Palace of Versailles, I was engulfed by its sheer beauty and detail. I felt myself constantly being pulled away from one extravagant painting or ceiling mural by another even more detailed and lavished piece of art/furniture. The photo above is just one small section of an entire palace just as marvelous. Thinking … Continue reading Greed of Versailles
Revolutionary Cities 