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John the Baptist's head is brought to France, pig convicted of murder, attempt made on famous artist's life, first bank robbery with an automobile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDwgJPOfB8John the Baptist's head is brought to France, pig convicted of murder, attempt... more
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As the countdown continues to the opening of It’s All Back On, Jason Alper shares his thoughts on What Would Jesus Wear?; an evocative painting inspired simultaneously by the Renaissance master Caravaggio and the luxury label Louis Vuitton.As the countdown continues to the opening of It’s All Back On, Jason Alper... more
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More than 200 years before cameras were invented, 16th century master painter Cravaggio apparently used light, shadow and illuminaton techniques that "are the basis of photography," according to an art historian. Apparently art historians have known for a long time that he used illumination techniques to project subjects on to canvas using a mirror and lens, but Roberta Lapucci believes that he also used some light-sensitive substances like powder made from crushed fireflies to "fix" images on his paper. This is absolutely incredible to me. Wow.More than 200 years before cameras were invented, 16th century master painter... more
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