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Who Was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a short-statured but legendary figure, a great painter and caricaturist. The height of his artistic career coincided with two important developments: the birth of modern printmaking and a boom of nightlife culture in Paris.

Why Tamara de Lempicka Was a Groundbreaking Art Icon

Tamara de Lempicka, 1929, Image Source: Wikimedia Commons The Paris Beginnings De Lempicka made the decision to become a painter in 1919, after the birth of her daughter Maria Krystyna. She began her studies at Académie de la Grande Chaumière with Maurice Denis, and then with André Lhote.

How to De-Ice Your Freezer and 11 Other Practical Tips!

One of the things I love about the world today is that a lot of those little pieces of advice for daily living that you previously only heard from your grandmother or from friends who heard it from..

15 Quirky Spanish Idioms That'll Brighten Your Day

Tener vista de lince Literal Translation: To have the eyesight of a lynx Meaning: Having an excellent vision English Equivalent: Have an eagle eye 2.

Hark Back to Old Paris WIth These Beautiful Paintings

The presentation is accompanied by music To start the music click "play" Place de l'Etoile, Arc de Triomphe Rue de la Paix, Place Vendome in the Rain Tuileries Garden Place de la Bastille Rue de Rivoli Quai de Montebello Place de la Concorde Pont Alexandre III Théâtre du Vaudeville Tuileries Garden Place

A Trip Around Mont Blanc in 19 Wonderful Pictures

A beautiful valley near Refuge de Miage, 1,550 meters above sea level. Close to the La Balme Pass, 1,708 meters above sea level. Sheep on the way to Col de Fours, 2,665 meters above sea level.

Discover the Art of Paul Signac, the Father of Pointillism

Port-en-Bessin (1883) There’s a funny story in Signac’s early biography that wonderfully describes the spirit of his youth. When Paul was in his teens, he visited the sixth Impressionist exhibition.

11 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Beautiful Provence, France

Saint-Remy-de-Provence This town is a must-visit for the art lovers among us because one of the world's most famous artists, Vincent Van Gogh, who was known to be mentally disturbed was admitted to the hospital in its territory.

These Past Architectural Designs Were Ahead of Their Time

La Baule - "L'immeuble en vague" (The Wave Building), Resort of La Baule, Brittany, France. Architect: Pierre Doucet 5. Capilla De La Medalla De La Virgen Milagrosa (Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal), Mexico City. Architect: Félix Candela 6. 

Make Your Christmas Feast International!

Chiles en nogada - Mexico A festive dish comprised of meat-stuffed and fire-roasted poblano peppers, this spicy dish starts the new year off right. The peppers are covered in a creamy walnut sauce and topped with a pomegranate seed garnish.

Joke: Before You Do...

While en-route home he asked the cabby if he would be a witness. The man suspected his wife was having an affair and he wanted to catch her in the act. For $100, the cabby agreed. Quietly arriving home, the husband and cabby tip toed into the bedroom.

Feast Your Eyes on Ten Great Paintings by El Greco

The Adoration of the Shepherds Spanish Title: La Adoración de los Pastores Year: 1612-14 This painting shows shepherds and angels celebrating the miracle of the newly born Jesus.