Word: greeks
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...early Cynics were real characters, no doubt about it. Advocates of the doggy life, the Cynics were a breed of mad philosophers, terrorizing Greek antiquity with their rough-edged wisdom. Diogenes, probably the most famous Cynic, is well known for his outlandish behavior and his adoration of the "natural life." When a helpful Alexander asked the doggy sage what he could do to aid him, Diogenes replied, "Get out of my light...
Among other courses mentioned as attended by teammates are Psychology 1, Literature and Arts A-14: Chaucer, Literature and Arts B-51: First Nights, Literature and Arts C-14: The Concept of the Hero in Greek Civilization, Science B-29: Human Behavioral Biology, Science B-40: The Biology of Trees and Forests, Historical Study B-42: The American Civil War 1861-1865 and Chemistry 5: Introduction to Principles of Chemistry...
Does this mean she is destined for a domineering mate with a penchant for elderly Greek maternal types? Or does this mean that she should eat in Annenberg more often? Are we taking this too seriously...
...appropriation of Rembrandt's "Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp," the show is plagued by the inclusion of poor work by Boston area artists. Although the curators nobly attempted to showcase local talent, most of their selections are weak in comparison with pieces by better known artists. Carol Cohen's "Greek Revival," plates of glass etched with a body and set in a mauve and teal neo-classical base, pales in contrast with Nancy Spero's deft exploration of female power and representation in the ancient era. More disappointing, however, is the glaring exclusion of some of the most talented Boston...
...epic to the pastoral, from the mythic to the slyly humorous. As with Bernini or Titian, one stands in awe of his sheer fecundity. And he could be very witty--in a discreet way. His early Apelles Painting Campaspe, c. 1726-27, shows a familiar story from Pliny: the Greek artist Apelles made a portrait of Campaspe, the mistress of Alexander the Great, which so pleased Alexander that when it was finished, he kept the painting and gave Campaspe herself to the artist. In the painting Tiepolo is Apelles, at the easel; the woman posing as Campaspe is Tiepolo...