The Brothers Grimm gathered folktales from across Germany and though they have changed over time, these stories are still celebrated along the German Fairy Tale Route.
Have you ever noticed the cats in medieval paintings or in the margins of manuscripts and wondered why they were painted with such dopey faces and strange poses? Did artists just not know how to paint them or is there intention behind their comical proportions and bulging eyes?
Fiber arts are everywhere! From cooling crochet canopies to colorful yarn bombing and neat origami street art, artists use fibers like yarn, lace and paper to beautify spaces.
As the largest museum in the world, the Louvre holds over 500,000 objects, of which 38,000 are on display at any time to include some of the world’s most iconic images.
The Musée Rodin in Paris, France, displays a fascinating collection of the famous artist’s sculptures and drawings. It is tucked away in the 7th arrondissement just across the street from the Invalides, with its very visible golden dome.