A Visit to ISAC, Formerly The Oriental Institute, in 2026
I tour through the ISAC, formerly, the Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago. Ancient lands and ancient artifacts from the middle east and northern africa.
The Hunt of the Unicorn, Notes on Symbolism and Color Palette.
Notes on The Unicorn Tapestries, the meaning and symbolism, color palette and history.
Egyptian Art at the Met Museum
A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian wing. Thousands of years of history told through thousands of objects, including a Roman period Temple.
The Musée de Cluny, Medieval Museum, Paris
Not as famous as the Louvre, but for Medievalists, just as important.
The Illuminator’s Palette
The color palette used for Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts, what they symbolized and their origins.