Artistic expression is not always free. This was made evident on our visit to the Catalonian National Museum of Art. Each room of the modern art section contained a detailed description of the artistic movement of the pieces that followed. However, to fully understand these art pieces, the descriptions gave explicit detail on the historical … Continue reading Catalonia and the Politics of Art
Perched atop the rugged peaks of Catalonia, the Montserrat Monastery stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious fabric of Barcelona and Catalonia more broadly. As I ascended the mountain, tightly packed into one of the two yellow gondola lifts, the Monastery slowly emerged from the distance, its gorgeous details appearing from the … Continue reading Montserrat Monastery: An Icon Shaped by and Shaping Barcelona
The Museo Picasso is truly an amazing experience. The artwork, in all different shapes and sizes, was all magnificent. The sketches and paintings let the viewer see how Picasso’s mind worked when creating a piece. Pablo Picasso lived in Barcelona for some time in his life, reflecting in his artwork. He painted pictures of beach … Continue reading Museo Picasso and Picasso’s Political Activism Through Art
As usual, Parisian architecture and its museums never cease to take my breath away. The Louvre Museum was another unparalleled experience, much like the Palace of Versailles with its rich history, flawless interior design, and abundance of artwork collection. Walking through the exhibits from multiple regions of the world, I’ll provide an outline of the … Continue reading Analyzing the Museum Collection of the Louvre Museum
<May 8th, 2024> The Musée Carnavalet in Paris is a captivating museum dedicated to the history of the city. Housed in two stunning historic mansions – the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau – the museum offers a journey through the evolution of Paris from its earliest days to the present. At the … Continue reading Visit to the Musée Carnavalet
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