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The history of weird wealthy men building cool mysterious buildings, and other curious artistic and philosophical things.

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 14

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Welcome to the Bluesky page of Arcadia, Architecture & Art History. It will take you on an exploration of little-known aspects of art and history, full of mystery, eccentricity, and (hopefully) wisdom for our hectic world.
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The history of weird wealthy men building cool mysterious buildings, and other articles on curious artistic and philosophical things. Click to read Arcadia, Architecture & Art History, by Jennifer Gor...

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Jul 10

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#art #feminism #arthistory #history #opinion

The many pressures of being a woman art historian

(and how I decided not to care)

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Jul 10

The many pressures of being a #woman #art #historian (and how I decided not to care) #arthistory #history #humor #rpg #feminism #academics

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · May 15

Sleepovers in famous museums, disappointing Mona Lisa: are we too dead to enjoy art, or is philosopher Walter Benjamin's theory of the aura of art finally fulfilled?
#art #arthistory #philosophy #humor #museums #AI #history #culture #tourism #thinkpiece #sleepover

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Is the Aura of Art Dead or Are We Too Dead to Enjoy Art?

Sleepover at the National Gallery, the Meh-na Lisa, and philosopher Walter Benjamin.

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Apr 9

My new article on the representation of murder victims in art history, from the 18th century to contemporary horror movies. A reflection on propaganda, feminism, the craze for true crime, and empathy. #art #history #philosophy

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Murder! Killing in Art: Social, Political, and Cultural Perception of Otherness

Art lovers discretion advised.

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 31

A good way to start the week: my opinion on quietness in art galleries made it into the Guardian.
#art #museums #artgalleries #philosophy #opinion
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Readers reply: Why are you expected to be quiet in an art gallery?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 25

Why are you expected to be quiet in an art gallery? Here's my opinion.

#museums #artgalleries #art #opinion #philosophy

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You really asked WHY you are expected to be quiet in an art gallery?

Well, I have an answer.

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Literary Loves - Caroline Malcolm-Boulton @literaryloves.bsky.social · Mar 13

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 11

One of my favourite travel memory: the 16th-century castle of Egeskov Slot in Denmark revealing its beauty after a rainstorm.

#Renaissance #architecture #travel #photography #arthistory #history #art #fairytalecastle #photographer #nature

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 7

Here's a playful video that tackles the very serious subject of dealing with slander in history: Sir Francis Dashwood & the Truth About His Hell-Fire Club. open.substack.com/pub/arcadiaa...

#History #Arthistory #Humor #Philosophy #Ethics #Architecture #Mythology #comedy #video #Politics

Sir Francis Dashwood & the Truth About His Hell-Fire Club

A playful video that tackles the very serious subject of dealing with slander in history.

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 7

What's the deal with Sir Francis Dashwood and his so-called Hell-Fire Club? Did he invent Dungeons&Dragons in his Caves, and play with Benjamin Franklin? 🤯
Anything is possible when fiction infiltrates history... my next video explains that! 😈😜

#History #Humor #Video #StrangerThings #D&D #Historian

Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Mar 6

Eye see you... A quirky architectural detail I captured at Blenheim Palace.

#photography #architecture #art #arthistory #photographer #history #mysterious

An eye, painted on a ceiling, appears between two classical columns in Blenheim Palace.

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Superchinois801 @superchinois801.bsky.social · Mar 3

Montmartre

#Montmartre #sacrecoeur #paris #france #church #photography #photographie #street #streetphotography #streetphotographer #streetphotographers #travel #city #cityphotography #photooftheday #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #sport

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 28

I couldn't resist playing with the light of the Holburne Museum in Bath, and captured this lovely close-up of Giuseppe Plura's marble sculpture of Diana and Endymion... where the Cupid looks like he's handing them an ice cream cone! 🍦
#art #photography #arthistory #mythology #museum #waitaminute

Detail of marble sculpture of a sleeping young man named Endymion, watched over by the goddess Diana and a cupid. The Cupid looks like he's holding an ice cream cone.

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · Feb 26

'The Interior of Henry VII's Chapel in Westminster Abbey' (1750s) by Canaletto

(Private collection)

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 26

Unpopular opinion: you are absolutely entitled to make a funny video about the historical scoundrel(s) who made you sweat blood during your thesis.

Actual video coming soon, xx.

#graduate #revenge #humour #history #arthistory #art #video #comedy #students

Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 25

One of my favourite photos, taken when I lived in Boston: the architectural contrast between the 19th-century Trinity Church and the 1974 John Hancock Tower.

#architecture #photography #art #arthistory #history #streetphotography #cityscape

Photography taken with an upward angle between the 19th-century Trinity Church and the 1974 John Hancock Tower in Boston.

Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 20

Hey, I'm on Youtube and I share videos about #arthistory #art #history #architecture & more! 👀
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Findin' My Way To You, Arcadia - Mythology, Art & History

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Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 19

Really chilly today... 🥶 I wish I was courageous enough to go outside in the morning to capture pictures as gorgeous as this one (by John Dewhirst).

#architecture #photography #arthistory #history #cemetery #art

Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 14

"Have you ever heard of the realm of Arcadia? (...) this land, which has influenced many minds, artists and thinkers alike, exists only in the human imagination." 🍃📖

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Or here: jenrippergori.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/1...

#art #history

Arcadia, Architecture & Art History @arcadiaarcana.bsky.social · Feb 14

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