Visiting Versailles via the Getty Center in Los Angeles
While I savored each scene of the Versailles exhibit, I learned more about how the Ancient Greek and Ancient Romans influenced French art.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: art history
Visiting the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades
Loved the Getty Villa, a recreated Roman villa from the first century, overlooking the ocean, with ancient art displayed throughout as the Romans often did.
How a Family Painting led us to the Currier Ranch in Pomona
We spent that night in Pomona at the easternmost end of the former Currier Ranch, owned by my husband’s Great Uncle Alvan T. Currier from 1869-1921.
Snowy Gothic Architecture at Washington National Cathedral
Since Washington National Cathedral is the sixth largest in the world, it was the closest chance we’d ever get to European art history.
1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal
My daughter asked me for a costume for her presentation of art, literature, history Renaissance class, that called for creativity. We improved my Venetian gown.
