Naamloos

Red figure kylix, Greece, 375-350 BC

Red-figure kylix with youth and his lover (interior) and youths and men in athletic activities (exterior), attributed to the Carpenter Painter

Greek (manufactured at Athens) Archaic Period, c. 510-500 B.C.

terracotta

Red-figure calyx-krater with scene of Odysseus and his companions preparing to bind the Cyclops, perhaps inspired by Euripides’ satyr play Cyclops 

Greek (from Lucania in Italy), Classical Period, c. 420-410 B.C.

terracotta

Detail of a warrior testing his trumpet from the tondo of a red-figure kylix 

Attributed to the Ashby Painter

Greek (Attic), Archaic Period (c. 500 B.C.)

Greek cosmetic vase with a ram's head

6th century BCE

Greek mirror depiction Ganymede's abduction by Zeus

4th century BCE

Java 1978

9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple, Candi Borobudur, located in Central Java.

The Stairway: A steep, narrow flight of stairs constructed from tightly fitted, unmortared blocks of volcanic gray andesite stone. These flights of stairs are situated at the center of the temple’s four cardinal sides, providing a vertical pathway for pilgrims climbing toward the upper terraces.

The Gateway and Guardian Figure: At the landing of the stairs stands a stone gate structure. Positioned directly inside the gateway is a beautifully carved, relief-sculpted guardian figure or deity. The figure stands serene yet authoritative, wearing traditional ornate Javanese jewelry and headdresses.

Restoration Protection: The metal security gate and railings enclosing the figure are distinct markers of the ongoing conservation efforts in 1978. These temporary safety features were installed to protect vulnerable, newly excavated, or unstable stone carvings while engineers and archeolo

Venice 2025

The Campanile (Bell Tower): Rising in the background is a traditional Venetian Romanesque brick bell tower, complete with characteristic arched openings (bifore or trifore) at the belfry level. Its weathered texture contrasts sharply with the smoother, plastered facades in the foreground.

The Bridge (Ponte): The stone-arch bridge features a highly ornate, geometric wrought-iron balustrade. The pattern is intricate, casting complex shadows and providing a delicate texture against the solid stone and fluid water. 

Venetian Palazzi Dynamics: The buildings display classic Venetian residential architecture—tall, narrow structures built directly against the canals, maximizing limited land. Notice the varying window treatments, small balconies with decorative railings, and a mix of exposed brick and peeling stucco that speaks to centuries of humidity and history.