This week: The professor continues to ignore the 21st century by skulking in the British Museum. I am standing in the hall of pots. There must be hundreds of them, perhaps thousands, all of the famous red and black design used by the ancient Greeks, and all of them bought or abducted by generations of British classicists. Some are very small and others larger than an adult man, and all of them decorated in great detail. And they are all at least 25 centuries old and hauntingly beautiful. Only the hard heart of a Philistine could not be moved by the religious art of ancient Greece.
omething about Russia and winter seems a natural fit. Perhaps it is the way the elements conspire to mimic our conception of Russian climes, with gray skies, long nights and the kind of cold that seeps into your bones. Or maybe it has something to do with the strains of "The Nutcracker." It takes more than Tchaikovsky, though, to get a true sampling of Russian soul. Want to experience something of the medieval city of Novgorod? Head up to Baltimore to the Walters Art Museum's new exhibition, "Sacred Arts and City Life.
Christmas has come to the Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood with an exhibit of nativity scenes from the vast collection at the Marian Library on the campus of the University of Dayton. Reflecting history, art and religion, the miniature figures depicting Christ's birth, are at home with bound volumes covering all of the subjects of the world.
Since St. Joseph School first opened its doors in 1876, it has provided the Petersburg community a tradition of quality education grounded in gospel values. Children of all faiths find a safe and caring environment where superior academics are combined with Christian beliefs. Saint Joseph School provides Pre-Kindergarten through Middle School students with a well-rounded, National Standards-based curriculum that includes music, art, and computer science. Also, a wide variety of enrichment activities such as piano, band, drama, and sports are available. The Middle School's curriculum includes Spanish and Algebra. The Saint Joseph Athletic Association offers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, and soccer. The art program has been recognized with the prestigious St. Francis award for its c...
Tunisia may be much smaller than its neighbors Libya, to the southeast, and Algeria, to the west, but as a crossroad of civilizations for 12,000 years, its rich cultural heritage could rival even the largest country. The North African republic is the honored country for this year's Memphis in May International Festival. The monthlong event includes exhibitions that highlight Tunisian culture in terms of art, music, religion, nature and the role of women in the nation's long history.
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