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When geometrical solids took hold of the Renaissance imagination, they promised the quintessence of the third dimension in its pure and unadulterated form. In his essay “The Polyhedral Perspective”, Noam Andrews discovers how polyhedra descended from mathematical treatises to artists’ studios, distilling abstract ideas into objects one could see and touch.

I don't really watch much television and have never subscribed to it but I'm kind of a YouTube ju**ie, mostly for lectures and presentations. This is my favorite YouTube channel. Check out the curated playlists, an amazing resource.

The Dalí Museum There has never been a place like The Dalí Museum. This magnificent building on the beautiful downtown St. Pete waterfront shares with visitors a glimpse of celebrated artist Salvador Dalí's world and an unparalleled collection of his finest works. Experience his precocious talent, persistent obse...

The 1954 film Creature from the Black Lagoon was filmed in multiple locations in Florida and California, including:

Wakulla Springs, Florida: The fictional black lagoon was filmed here, one of the world's deepest freshwater springs

Silver Springs, Florida: Scenes were filmed here for the sequel, Revenge of the Creature

Jacksonville, Florida: Scenes were filmed here for the sequel

Marineland, Florida: Scenes were filmed here for the sequel

Universal Studios, California: Scenes were filmed at the backlot in Universal City

The film's natural setting of Florida's waterways provided the ideal backdrop for the Amazon Rainforest setting.

In 1953, Life Magazine dispatched a photographer to capture behind-the-scenes moments of "Creature From The Black Lagoon." Despite their vibrant Technicolor quality, these photos never saw the light of day in print. However, one image from this forgotten collection has resurfaced, offering a unique glimpse into the making of this iconic film.

Get the Creature Trilogy on Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/3VCkt0Q

YES WE ARE OPEN TODAY 🏴‍☠️

The Wolf Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesThe Wolf · Darondo · William Darondo Pulliam · John Al TannerListen to My Song: The Music City Sessions℗ 2011 A...

Al morir Dante Alighieri en 1321, La Divina Comedia fue encontrada incompleta. Habían desaparecido las páginas de los últimos 13 cantos de la obra.

Durante meses, sus hijos Jacopo y Piero revisaron todos los rincones de la casa, pero los manuscritos no aparecían.

Una noche, Jacopo vio en sueños a su padre, y le preguntó:

- ¡Padre! ¿Está su obra terminada?

A lo que el espíritu de Dante asintió con la cabeza.

- ¿Puede decirme dónde se encuentra el final?

Entonces, la visión le indicó un compartimento oculto en un viejo gabinete.

Un amigo de Dante al oír la historia, animó a Jacopo a buscar el lugar indicado en el sueño.

Allí encontraron un pequeño hueco escondido, y dentro de él, los manuscritos correspondientes a la parte perdida de la Divina Comedia.

Se cuenta que fue así como se pudo publicar la obra completa.

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Gillian Anderson as Morticia Addams, photographed by Mark Seliger in 1997

HAVE A SATURDAY NIGHT ♠️♠️♠️🏴‍☠️💀

Black Sabbath Live in Paris 1970 Full Show Black Sabbath Live in Paris 1970 Full Show

I didn't know book stores existed until I was about 12 or 13 years old. I still remember most of the books I would keep checked out of the library because I did not want to return them. The books I got to keep were on the library sale rack. I remember most or all of them. I honestly do not remember the names of many or most of my teachers.

Judge people by how they treat animals but especially judge them by how they teach children to treat animals.

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Do you enjoy sharing your love of art, science, and history with others? We are looking for volunteer docents to become part of our Museum docent program! Please join us in the Root Family Auditorium for one of our information sessions to learn about our new program and what being a docent is all about. Attendance at an information session is highly encouraged.

ℹ️ Oct. 3 Docent Info Session
https://bit.ly/DocentInfo_Oct3
ℹ️ Nov. 7 Docent Info Session
https://bit.ly/DocentInfo_Nov7
ℹ️ Nov. 8 Docent Info Session
https://bit.ly/DocentInfo_Nov8

📝 Docent Application: https://bit.ly/Apply2BMOASdocent

[Docent Qualifications]
✔️Open to continued learning
✔️Dedicated, Passionate, Serving
✔️Public Speaker
✔️Team Player

[Docent Requirements]
✔️Ability to stand for at least one hour, with the possibility of more time regularly.
✔️Ability to walk the distance between various galleries all around the Museum (both MOAS and BMOA respectively).
✔️Preferred flexibility of schedule and tour styles for various groups.
✔️Basic tech skills (i.e., email use, web search for scholarly information, phone use). Most current email is REQUIRED for all docents.
✔️Adhering to standards, policies, and procedures as prescribed by Museum staff.
✔️Ability to pass a background check.

For Questions or more information: 📧 [email protected]
💌 https://bit.ly/VolunteeratMOAS

Salvador Dalí kisses Raquel Welch's hand after painting her abstract portrait, 1965

"The Man with the Moneybag and His Flatterers"
Johann Theodor De Bry (1561-1623)

“Because so much money creeps into my sack, the whole world climbs into my hole.”
- Flemish Proverb

The more things change the more they don't.

I don't think I've ever shared a picture of my food on the internet before. Fantastic breakfast from Ichinisan Asian fusion Ramen & Sushi Restaurant 💯🖤🖤🖤

Whoever is manning the sound booth at Riverfront Esplanade this morning must have just scored crack and wants to share their Joy with the world by cranking their crappy pseudo jazz music even louder than yesterday to an empty park. Nothing goes together like inconsiderate and bad taste in a neighbor 💯

The Dalí Museum is safe🖤

Our thoughts are with those affected by the storm, and we look forward to welcoming our community back to the Museum. The Dalí is open today, Sep 28 from 10am-6pm.

We understand that many are going through difficult times. We will be offering $8 off admission to local residents and hope to provide a space of comfort, inspiration and connection when you're ready to visit.

The Seven Deadly Sins from Marlowe's Dr Faustus

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28 September, 1991

Remembering American jazz musician Miles Dewey Davis III (26 May, 1926 – 28 September, 1991) who died on this day in 1991, aged 65. His death was attributed to the combined effects of a stroke, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.

An eight-time Grammy Award winner, having received thirty-two nominations, in 2006, Davis was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which recognised him as "one of the key figures in the history of jazz."

Rolling Stone magazine described him as "the most revered jazz trumpeter of all time, not to mention one of the most important musicians of the 20th century"; while essayist and cultural critic Gerald Early called him "inarguably one of the most influential and innovative musicians of that period."

Fans of Miles Davis can read more fully about his life and lasting contribution to music history here: http://ow.ly/A07q304zOMaYou

You can listen to a compilation of his 20 best songs here : https://youtu.be/Q3_3J3HstvA?si=3DXFssZ6vOyD5E-9
(Tracklist in the link.)

Salvador Dali – a dear friend of Harpo Marx – once sent him a harp whose strings were barbed wire! Harpo suffers for his art here, courtesy of Dali’s surreal gift! (Dali.com/news)

"Sticks and Stones" is an English-language children's rhyme. The rhyme is used as a defense against name-calling and verbal bullying, intended to increase resiliency, avoid physical retaliation, and/or to remain calm and indifferent. The full rhyme is usually a variant of:

Sticks and stones may break my bones
But words shall never hurt me.

Sticks and Stones - Wikipedia "Sticks and Stones" is an English-language children's rhyme. The rhyme is used as a defense against name-calling and verbal bullying, intended to increase resiliency, avoid physical retaliation, and/or to remain calm and indifferent. The full rhyme is usually a variant of: