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satirical ART of surrealist Pawel Kuczynski
A commentary on technology and the influence it has on our everyday lives. Polish born artist Pawel Kuczynski creates surreal fantastical compositions, where anything and everything is possible. He looks at contemporary issues through the lens of satire to portray … Continue reading
Preserving History – through old buildings
The winter homes of T. Edison and H. Ford There are towns and cities worldwide that have preserved the homes of important persons of historical significance. These museum homes promote respect for those that lived in prior times. The town … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Culture, history, preservation, Society, sustainable
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A Memorial to Old Abe
“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” I’m fond of Abe Lincoln. Always have been. In grade school we learned the lessons of … Continue reading
Art in Saddlery
Western Americana I had a horse when I was three years old. It was pure white with a thick molded mane and flowing tail. The reins were red and the saddle blue. I don’t remember where my young imagination took … Continue reading
The eerie aura of Mo’okini
From generation to generation the story of Mo’okini has been told. On the northernmost tip of Hawai’i Island sits a massive stone ruins. The winds across Upolu Point rustle the grass of the hillside. The stones of the solitary ruins … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Culture, Hawaii, history, preservation
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Hawaiian Hale
Hale. (HAH- leh). Hawaiian word for house. Ancient Hawaiians lived sustainably and recognized that human civilization is an integral part of the natural world. If the human community is to survive, the natural world and nature must be preserved and … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Culture, Hawaii, photography, preservation, sustainable
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Chacoan Culture – architecture and abandonment
Chaco Culture National Historic Park is remarkable. The canyon’s breathtaking architecture has drawn visitors from around the world. A thousand years ago Chaco Canyon was the center of a phenomenal culture. Monumental public architecture was constructed with rocks, mud, stone … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Culture, history, New Mexico, photography, preservation
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Chacoan Culture – some Great Houses
The Chaco Phenomenon was an instance of a rapid jump in culture. Huge three-and four-story houses built with exquisite stonework, and containing hundreds of rooms were built by people that only a short time prior were living in underground pit … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, history, New Mexico, photography, preservation
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Chacoan Culture – Archeoastronomy
Archeoastronomy is the study of the beliefs and practices concerning astronomy that existed in ancient and prehistoric civilizations. The meanings of the sky vary from culture to culture. The sun, moon and stars above mattered to our ancient ancestors. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, New Mexico, photography, science, seasons
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