I have loved carousels since I was a little girl! Our 2023 trip to France provided an opportunity to explore & ride many carousels in Paris and the South of France. Paris Carousels are the focus of this blog.
Category Archives: France
Nice, French Riviera (Travel)
Nice, on the Cote d’ Azure – French Riviera – in the South of France – provides another experience in all that France has to offer! The Matisse and Chagall Museums added depth to my Art History portfolio!
Arles in the South of France (Art & Travel)
In a visit to Arles France, one can experience the spirit of van Gogh and the power of ancient Rome! Our Viking cruise was perfect to just walk ashore while we lived on the river!
Avignon, South of France (Travel)
Avignon is a quaint medieval town filled with history and culture. Once the center of Christendom.its Papal Palace is a highlight of the city.
Van Gogh Immersion: Art & Travel, Mpls. MN USA
Art & Travel: Van Gogh Immersion! Great experience! Immersing in the best of Van Gogh as one artwork morphs seamlessly into another, it is accompanied by music to make it even better. My blog shares lots of photos and reasons why this is a Must See with a trip to NE Mpls – or somewhere near you!
Race Horses in Art: Kentucky Derby Runs Again (Degas)
Known for his renditions of ballet dancers, Edgar Degas’ paintings of race horses in this week’s blog honor the famed Kentucky Derby which historically runs the 1st Saturday in May. His race horses reveal the same impressionistic style as his dancers, and his unique “snapshot” compositions. Learn more in this week’s blog discussion.
Smile, Mona Lisa! (Leonardo da vinci)
No study of famous art would be complete without a look at what is arguably the most famous painting in the world: the Mona Lisa–and her famous smile! Who is she? Where is she? What’s the big deal about her smile? Her eyes? Find out more on my blog!
Autumn Harvest in Art (Millet & Van Gogh)
Autumn equates harvest. Millet, with peasant origins, identified with the hard work of the country poor. Van Gogh paraphrased it in his work. These oil paintings depict 3 peasant women tediously gleaning a field of stray stalks of wheat left over after the harvest. Both are at the Musee d’Orsay, Paris.
Colors of Autumn–& Cataracts – in Art & Life! (Monet & My Grandma)
Famous Art for the Pandemic – & Life Update 03 July 2025: This post was initially published during the 2020/2021 COVID pandemic. As an art history professor, world traveler and lover of great art and art museums, I set out to connect famous art with what was going on in the world around us. FirstContinue reading “Colors of Autumn–& Cataracts – in Art & Life! (Monet & My Grandma)”
Pandemic Delight: Patio Dining in Art & Life (Renoir)
Local suburbs are helping restaurants stay afloat during the pandemic by allowing them to carve out patios on sidewalks and streets to increase seating capacity. I love dining in outdoor cafes; it makes me feel very “European” even if I am in a local café. Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party is one such place!
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