Catherine Deneuve And Nino Castelnuovo, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg (1964).

ketubah-handscribbed and hand painted on parchment -watercolor and cristals

Chaki: Imagined Landscapes

By the Coast at Bornholm - Peder Mork Monsted

1917

Picture titled ‘Algerian Jew’ from the Jewish Encyclopedia.

Algeria’s Jewish community dates from the Roman invasion and the destruction of the Second Temple.  Read more about the Algerian Jewish community here.

And see synagogues of the Algerian Jewish community here.

Vermeer: Master of Light (Complete Documentary)

Vermeer: Master of Light is a visual pilgrimage in search of what makes a Vermeer a Vermeer. It is a journey of discovery, guiding the viewer through an examination of three of Johannes Vermeer’s paintings and exploring the “secrets” of his technique. Utilizing the potential of x-ray analysis and infrared reflectography as well as the power of computer technology, the program delves beneath the surface of the paintings to unveil fascinating insights into Vermeer’s work. This film celebrates one of the most extraordinary painters in the history of art. Narrated by Meryl Streep, with commentary by Arthur Wheelock, curator of northern baroque paintings, National Gallery of Art, and David Bull, conservator. This compilation video combines all 5 parts of the Vermeer: Master of Light video podcast series. -The National Gallery of Art

We sold out of our October Dalai Lama issue two weeks early and had to do a second print run. Thanks to everyone in #Vancouver and #victoria for making this issue a record breaking success for the Megaphone vendors. #changethatworks http://ift.tt/1Xx9BuX

Religious education: Jewish Child in Yemen

(via A Matter of Faith | Steve McCurry)

Norman Rockwell’s ‘Saying Grace’ headlines the top 10 most expensive works of art sold at international auctions in December. 

Here’s a look at the top 10. 

art history meme • [6/9] paintings: francisco goya - el quitasol (the parasol)

The Parasol is one of a cartoon series of oil on linen paintings made by the painter Francisco Goya. This series of paintings was specifically made in order to be transformed into tapestries that would be hung on the walls of the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid, Spain.

In his paintings, Goya often joins French fashion to the Spanish one. The woman in this particular painting is sitting on the ground, possibly resting from a long walk. She is dressed in French style, according the time period. She is holding a fan in her right hand, while a little dog is cuddled in her lap. The young man is holding the parasol (umbrella) in order to shade the woman’s face. He is dressed in the so-called majo style, meaning he is dressed like a poor person for the time period. His hair gathered in a net, and his belt is made of colorful silk. In the background we can see dark clouds in the sky and the trees swaying in the wind, possibly signaling a storm coming. The painting has very calm warmth it emits, which is then offset by the tree that seems to be blowing in pretty strong wind. The way the boy is standing, with one foot on the rock and one not, he seems to be triumphantly shading the woman from the harmful rays of the sun, and the possible storm.

Six designers, six cities. Discover Rome, Italy with Dior’s perfumer-creator François Demachy on Diormag.com.