The Golden Triangle in Madrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, comprises the Prado, and the nearby Thyssen-Bornemisza – Bornemisza Museum, and the Museo Reina Sofia, containing Picasso’s Guernica. We spent most of our visit in the Prado, which has, reputably, the finest collection of European art in the world. It is a huge collection which…
Guernica – A Basque Item or a Universal Symbol – September Painting of the Month
Madrid has some of the finest paintings in Western History to view. We recently visited the Prado and the Modern and Contemporary collection at Reina Sofia. Both were excellent but the painting that stood out for us was Picasso’s Guernica at the latter. Standing in wonderful isolation with two guards on either side it must…
Guernica – A Basque Item or a Universal Symbol – September Painting of the Month
Madrid has some of the finest paintings in Western History to view. We recently visited the Prado and the Modern and Contemporary collection at Reina Sofia. Both were excellent but the painting that stood out for us was Picasso’s Guernica at the latter. Standing in wonderful isolation with two guards on either side it must…
Velázquez – The Great Magician of Art
Sherborne Art Society is a vibrant forum with a varied season of fine art and art history talks. We had not attended a meeting for one reason or another but were attracted to last weeks talk. Douglas Skeggs was the guest speaker on the subject of Diego Velázquez. With my art history education based on…
Architecture, Turner & Salisbury Cathedral
Daniel, my friend’s son, recently graduated with a degree in Architecture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. I chatted with him last week about the experience and the conversation reminded me just how complex architecture can be and how I admire those who master the profession. I always stand in awe when I look…
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