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8 Lost Masterpieces of Art

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1. The Colossus of Rhodes One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this massive bronze statue of the sun god Helios towered over the Greek city of Rhodes for most of the 3rd century B.C. The behemoth stood 110 feet tall, and reportedly took the sculptor Chares of Lindos a full 12 years to complete. But while the Colossus surely proved an incredible sight for visitors to the city’s bustling harbor, it stood for only 56 years before toppling in a 226 B.C. earthquake. The once mighty statue then lay in ruins for another several centuries before Arab merchants sold off its remains for scrap. No drawings of the Colossus of Rhodes survive today, but ancient sources note that Helios was depicted standing with a torch held in his outstretched hand. These descriptions later served as an inspiration for Frederic Bartholdi’s design of the Statue of Liberty. 2. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Medusa Shield” Several of Leonardo da Vinci’s works have been lost to time, but the “Medusa Shiel
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Renaissance Art

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Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. Against a backdrop of political stability and growing prosperity, the development of new technologies–including the printing press, a new system of astronomy and the discovery and exploration of new continents–was accompanied by a flowering of philosophy, literature and especially art. The style of painting, sculpture and decorative arts identified with the Renaissance emerged in Italy in the late 14th century; it reached its zenith in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, in the work of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. In addition to its expression of classical Greco-Roman traditions, Renaissance art sought to capture the experience of the individual and the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Origins of Renaissance Art The origins of Renaissance art can
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The Art of War ( tactic Ton Tu )

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Sun Tzu is the reputed author of The Art of War (<Ping-fa), which some consider to be the best single book ever written on the subject. Of Sun Wu himself (Tzu is an honorific particle, meaning "master"), little is known beyond his birth in the state of Ch'i and service to King Ho-lu of Wu; he was a military specialist active during the turbulent late Chou dynasty. Recent excavations of ancient manuscripts of Sun Tzu in China have confirmed the great antiquity of the text attributed to him. Long studied in Asia, Sun Tzu's work became known in the West only in the late eighteenth century and was not properly translated until the twentieth. Sun Tzu’s approach to warfare, unlike that of Western authors, does not put force at the center: indeed, the Chinese character  li  (force) occurs only nine times in the text’s thirteen chapters. This reflects the conditions of warfare in China at the time (force was then in fact of limited utility) as well as Sun Tzu’s conv
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Art Of Life Tarot - tutorial

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For each person, the artistic images in the cards can be perceived in different ways, so the interpretation of the cards is "open" in different directions. Although there are traditional meanings assigned to each card, this guide will focus on helping you find ways to bring your emotions and opinions into the solution. Main Department The Major Arcana involves stages in human life and major events. 0 – The Fool   1 – The Magician   "Live with the present, plunge into the waves, seek the endless in every moment."   "I am the master of my destiny, I am the leader of my soul." Discovery, improvisation, beginning   The will, the ability to perceive, creative energy 2 – HighPriestess   3 – The Empress   "At the center of life, you will find the answer to who you are and what you want."   "Only passion, great passion is enough to help the soul sublimate to do great things." Premonition, intellect, knowledge   Passion, nurtur
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