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Legacy Of Light: Recalling The Artistic Life And Times Of My Friend Peter Brandes
Legacy Of Light: Recalling The Artistic Life And Times Of My Friend Peter Brandes

(ESSAY) Over the next year, Peter Brandes’ health deteriorated but he kept working — designing and making prints for three art books — one of poetry, one of the ancient hymns of Romanus, another of the story of Isaac and Ishmael. And, he made many drawings. Finally, on Jan. 4 he died, with Maja Lisa by his side. His legacy is a body of work — both sacred and secular — unique in the 20th and early 21st centuries. A gift to the world.

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Architecture, Arts & Culture, Christianity, Europe, History, North America, protestants, Religion, Art & Music, Art and MusicRoberta Green AhmansonRoberta Green Ahmanson, roberta ahmanson, Roberta Ahmanson, art, essay, personal essay, Peter Brandes, news, church art, recharge, Christianity, Europe, religion, religious art, art and cultureComment
Inside the 17th century paintings that show sexuality and purity of Hindu gods
Inside the 17th century paintings that show sexuality and purity of Hindu gods

(ART REVIEW) The exhibition shows the interactions of humans with Hindu gods like Shiva and the mischievous side of Krishna, with his lover Radha and stealing butter and the clothes of women bathing outside.

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Asia, News, Religion, Religion News, Culture, Art and MusicKirubell AsmamawKirubell Asmamaw, The Met, Krishna, Radha, Seeing the Divine, Punjab, Punjabi Katri, Hinduism, India, Bollywood, wealthy Indians, Rich Indians, krishna stealing butter, krishna steals clothing of gopis, sattva, bhagavad gita, Hindu art, religious art, Primary Feature, Hindu, Secondary Feature, Hindu gurus, sexualityComment