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Journey to the West is one of the four classics of Chinese literature. Written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Cheng’en during the 16th century, this beloved adventure tale combines action, humor, and spiritual lessons. The novel takes place in the seventh century. It tells the story of one of Buddha Sakyamuni’s disciples who was banished from […]
A detail of “Lucretia,” circa 1580–1583, by Paolo Veronese. Public Domain Paolo Veronese was the first great master to depict the expressed virtues of the accused women in his paintings. No two women of pre-Christian antiquity have been as celebrated for their beauty and chastity as the Hebrew Susanna and the Roman Lucretia. Both women […]
Niccolo Paganini was one of the most amazing violinists the world has ever known. Born October 27, 1782, in Genoa, Italy, he changed music forever with his unbelievable skills and unique compositions. His life was a mix of brilliance, challenges, and an enduring legacy that continues to inspire musicians today. People called him “The Devil’s […]
The genius physicist Einstein often played Mozart while working on his theory of relativity. Science and the arts are sometimes viewed as opposites, but for revered scientist Albert Einstein, the two subjects were inextricably linked. Einstein introduced the world to his Theory of Special Relativity in 1905 and his Theory of General Relativity in 1916. […]
It has been 115 years (original article’s date: September 21, 2020 — clarification by uploader) since Anna Pavlova first performed her famous swan solo. Now a celebrated part of ballet history, The Dying Swan was originally inspired by the ballerina’s visits with swans in public parks and Lord Tennyon’s poem of the same title. Pavlova had recently become […]
At 98 years old, Phillip Springer is no ordinary musician. The award-winning artist has created music recorded by 20th-century luminaries such as Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Despite his many achievements, Mr. Springer himself has remained relatively unknown over the years. His daughter, Tamar Springer, told The Epoch Times that he “never had the recognition […]
Mozart’s songs ushered in the advent of the art song. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is recognized by historians and others as the greatest and most prolific composer in Western music. The universal beauty of his music as well as its astounding versatility make for Mozart’s unique style. Despite his short life (1756–1791), Mozart composed over 600 […]
L: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images, R: Denis Lovrovic/AFP via Getty Images The traditional attire that people from around the world wore, and many still wear today, were not merely functional, such as to stay warm, but were works of art. What you will notice with a lot of these clothes is that they’re mostly […]
George Frideric Handel, 1726, attributed to Balthasar Denner. Handel composed “Ariodante,” a leading example of Baroque opera. Public Domain In the early 1700s, the British public couldn’t get enough of Handel. Born George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), the German-British composer spent the majority of his career in London. There, he became a pioneer in the opera […]
Sparks fly. Feathers sizzle. Flames erupt. After five centuries, an ancient bird ignites by its own fire and disintegrates to ash. All is still. Then, a small beak pokes out from beneath the powdery blanket, and the phoenix is reborn. This is the phoenix of the West—a symbol of renewal and second chances. Soar to […]
