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@thebrooklynart1Art History through the eyes of a Brooklyn native. MLitt Uni of Glasgow, PhD soon. Manuscript Illumination, Renaissance diplomacy. IG: @shaushauredemption
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Emperor Charles V, most powerful man in early 16th c. Europe and King on the chess board.
Chess pieces, c. 1550 The king of this set resembles Emperor Charles V. He wears the chain with the Golden Fleece and sits on a horse that tramples a dragon. The mocking jesters with monkeys are the castles. (Rijksmuseum)
Recent restoration revealed a painting of Cupid on wall in Vermeerโs Girl Reading Letter at Open Window (1659). It had been painted out after Vermeer died (see R), maybe in attempt to make it more fashionable. BTW, see the girlโs reflection in window pane? gemaeldegalerie.skd.museum/en/exhibitionsโฆ
Black and brown employees often labor in art spaces as docents, safeguarding artworks while providing guidance and answering the questions of museum patrons. They are central to the functioning of museums, but their presences are overlooked and their contributions to ourโฆ
the "sleep sleep sleep" bit
The LSU Dance Teamโs performance of โAre You That Somebodyโ by Aaliyah was phenomenal ๐ The choreo and execution was flawlessss
Amazing: Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray playing Les Petits As at 13 years of age ๐
๐ขAnnouncing a call for doctoral student applications. โ๏ธPursue a jointly funded Global Doctoral programme offered by @UniBonn & @univofstandrews โณApply by 9 February ๐Details and how to apply: tinyurl.com/4ebhw9bj @StAfunding @StAndrewsSGSD @StLeonards_PGs #globalphds
The deadline for abstracts has been extended to 11 Jan. Get them in! Conference at St Andrews 5-7 June icofom.mini.icom.museum/transnational-โฆ
Peak Irish pop culture crossover moments is Nicola Coughlan saying how she trained for her Derry Girls accent by recounting the Nadine Coyle passport incident with Graham Norton so excited when he knew what was coming.
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Wish I was there! Congrats @bramvanleuveren ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
Come hear @bramvanleuveren on Early Modern festivals, French diplomacy, and dancing - and launching his latest book! To attend in-person, join us at @UofGlasgowASC (level 12 of @uofglibrary). To attend online, get your dedicated Zoom link from uofglasgow.zoom.us/meeting/registโฆ
A thread of the most terrifying works of art in history ๐งต 1. Dante And Virgil - William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1850)
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so tired of people asking poc why they study another culture instead of the history of the country theyโre ethnically from like idk tarquin why do you study the Iliad go read beowulf???
Oh yes
What is the best an actor has ever looked on screen? Please. Game over.
Orโฆ Attenzione Pickpocket!!
They should put these signs up at the #BritishMuseum. ๐ โThieves operate in this area. Please be careful with your belongings at all times.โ A warning โ ๏ธ against the theft of empire. Repatriate stolen goods and sacred objects now!
Congrats to my dear friend!!! Go grab a copy!
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Look! Two fully funded PhD positions in fields related to early modern studies at @privacy_ku: employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=1600โฆ. Deadline 15 Oct. Please spread the word. And please check out one of the online recruitment seminars on 29 Sept. if you are interested in knowing more.
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