#david françois

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EL DIARIO MONTAÑÉS

[llovelymoonn]

what art does for us

john berger and our faces, my heart, as brief as photos \\ larissa pham the limits of the viral book review \\ frantz (2016) dir. françois ozon \\ johann wolfgang von goethe the sorrows of young werther (tr. david constantine)

kofi

[houseofborgia]

CESARE BORGIA + dragging his brother around "You have a priest for a brother?."

[david-tennant-in-chairs]

Je t'aime, Jean-François Mercier

[empirearchives]

Prints of Napoleon from 1806, by François Anne David.

François Anne David was a French Printmaker born in 1741 and died on April 2, 1824.

Allegory of Napoleon’s Coronation, 1806

Napoleon at the battle of Marengo, 1806

Napoleon at the battle of Austerlitz, 1806

[gacougnol]

François Pages

Sylvette David (Picasso's muse)

In Vallauris 1948

[nofatclips]

Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode from the album Violator - Directed by Anton Corbijn

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue April 1984

Kim Williams wears the very tight two-piece from Oscar de la Renta which dresses a looser top, a longer skirt cut on the bias which plays with patterns, stripes and checks, white on black. Flax. Hair, Garren for Garren, NYC. ; makeup, François Nars. Editor Polly Mellen. Raincoat, Fairbrooke. Bracelets, Robert Lee Morris. Hublot watch, Petochi & Gorevic. Belt, Anthony Ferrara. Tights, Norma Kamali for Camp Hosiery. Patent shoes, Joan & David. Luggage, Bottega Veneta.

Kim Williams porte le deux pièces très serré d'Oscar de la Renta qui habille un haut plus ample, une jupe plus longue coupée en biais qui joue avec les motifs, les rayures et les carreaux, le blanc sur le noir. Du lin. Coiffure, Garren pour Garren, NYC. ; maquillage, François Nars. Editrice Polly Mellen. Imperméable, Fairbrooke. Bracelets, Robert Lee Morris. Montre hublot, Petochi & Gorevic. Ceinture, Anthony Ferrara. Collants, Norma Kamali pour Camp Hosiery. Chaussures vernis, Joan & David. Bagage, Bottega Veneta.

Photo Irving Penn vogue archive

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[ltwilliammowett]

Jean- David Nau aka François l'Olonnais - the horrible Buccaneer

Jean-David Nau (c. 1635?- 1670?), known as François l'Olonnais or Fleau des Espagnoles, was considered as one of the most terrible Buccaneers of the 17th century.

Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin ( Exquemelin came to the islands as an indentured servant. From his last master, he learned the skills of a surgeon and later sailed with Henry Morgan), whose book De Americaensche Zee-Rovers, published in 1678, is one of the most important source works on the history of piracy in the Caribbean, describes in the second part of his book the life of L'Olonnais, who was born in the harbour town of Les Sables-d'Olonne in the Bas-Poitou on the French Atlantic coast of unknown date but presumably around 1635, and is regarded as the source for him and his work, but what actually happened should be regarded with caution, even though his statements may well be more trustworthy than others.

François l'Olonnais (x)

After L'Olonnais had come to the Caribbean as an indentured servant at a young age and served his time, he came to the island of Hispaniola and after some time to the Buccaneers and became one of their leaders.

His  apparently psychopathic character revealed itself on numerous occasions in the years that followed. When it came to obtaining information of any kind, he personally committed acts of bestial cruelty. One of his "preferences" was to hack his victims to pieces alive with a sabre or loveed it  to burn his victims or cut out their tongues or hearts.

He received his first command from the governor of Tortuga, Monsieur de la Place. After some time, l'Olonnais was shipwrecked near Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico. A group of Spanish soldiers attacked him and his crew, killing almost the entire crew. L'Olonnais himself survived by smearing himself with the blood of the others and hiding among the dead. After the Spaniards left, he escaped with the help of some slaves and set off in a boat for Tortuga, where he obtained another boat by trickery. Shortly afterwards, he and his crew took the inhabitants of a small town on the north coast of Cuba hostage and demanded a ransom from the Spanish crown. The governor of Havana sent a ship to kill l'Olonnais' troop. However, the ship fell into the hands of the pirates. L'Olonnais had all but one of the crew beheaded. The man who was spared was to bring a message to Havana in which l'Olonnais declared that from now on he would show no mercy to any Spaniard.

In 1667, l'Olonnais set sail from Tortuga with a fleet of eight ships and a crew of 1,600 pirates to plunder Maracaibo. On the way there, he encountered a Spanish treasure ship off Hispaniola, which he successfully captured. In the process, he brought in rich booty of cocoa, precious stones and more than 40,000 pesos in silver. A second Spanish ship fell into his hands without a fight, along with ammunition, gun powder and 12,000 pesos.

At that time, access from the Gulf of Venezuela to the lake of Maracaibo (and thus to the city itself) was secured by a fortress with 16 cannons. However, L'Olonnais attacked the fortress from the unfortified land side and captured the city. The pirates then proceeded to loot the town, but found that most of the inhabitants had fled and hidden their gold. The pirates tracked down the inhabitants and tortured them until they revealed the hiding places of their possessions. For weeks, the pirates raped, tortured and harassed the townspeople. They removed the cannons from the fortress and destroyed almost the entire city fortifications to allow for a quick retreat. The pirates then turned south towards the village of Gibraltar (Zulia), on the southern shore of Lake Maracaibo, to plunder it too, because many of the town's inhabitants had fled there with their goods.

Although the pirates were outnumbered, they overpowered the garrison of Gibraltar, which is said to have consisted of around 500 soldiers, plundered the village and retreated back to Maracaibo. They demanded a ransom of 20,000 silver pesos and 500 cows and oxen for their departure. In total, they brought 260,000 silver pesos, precious stones, silverware, silk fabrics and a number of slaves in this raid, which they divided among themselves. The damage done in this way was so great that the city, which had previously been a major centre for the export of cocoa, almost ceased to exist.

Word of his attack on Maracaibo and Gibraltar reached Tortuga, and he was henceforth nicknamed "Plage des Spaniers" (French: Fléau des Espagnols). This made it easier for him to recruit participants for his next foray, and so later that year 700 pirates took part in his next attack on the Central American mainland. They headed for the coast of Nicaragua with Cabo Gracias a Dios, but drifted with the current into the Gulf of Honduras when there was no wind. After plundering Puerto Cavallo, l'Olonnais was ambushed by a large number of Spanish soldiers on the way to San Pedro, from which he narrowly escaped. He was, however, able to take some Spaniards prisoner. Exquemelin writes of this:

   "He drew his sabre, and with it he cut open the breast of one of these poor Spaniards, and pulling out its heart with his blasphemous hands, bit and tore at it with his teeth, like a wild wolf, and said to the others: I will treat you likewise, if you show me no other way."

In fear of their lives, the surviving Spaniards showed him another way to San Pedro. However, L'Olonnais and his surviving men were repulsed and had to retreat to the ships. In the Gulf of Honduras, they ran onto a sandbank. Unable to get their ship free, they carpentered a new one from the remains, and eventually fell into the hands of the native population in the Gulf of Darién around 1670. Exquemelin writes that:

   "they tore him to pieces alive, threw his body limb by limb into the fire, and his ashes into the air."

The seemingly fitting end for such a bestial man.

[houseofborgia]

neil jordan: we will not take the incest route 🚫

françois arnaud: but it's all over the writing ⁉️

david oakes: actually juan wanted to be in a throuple with cesare and lucrezia ✌️

[7thartheaven]

Audrey Tautou and François Damiens on the set of Delicacy (2011), David Foenkinos, Stéphane Foenkinos

[empirearchives]

Diamond Ears of Wheat Tiara that belonged to Pauline Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon

François Regnault Nitot, 1811

Source: Christie’s

This is an example of the Ears of Wheat style that was really popular at the time. Pauline is 2nd from the left. Painting: Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques Louis David, circa 1804

[coinbds]

La Quête de l'oiseau du temps - Avant la Quête de Serge Le Tendre et Régis Loisel

En attendant le dernier tome du cycle Avant la Quête de La Quête de l'oiseau du temps, je viens de dévorer les 7 premiers. Un vrai bonheur que je n'avais pas ressenti en les lisant la première fois au fil de leur parution. Bragon est un fermier qui n'aspire qu'à une vie d'aventure. Il va réussir à devenir chevalier.  Il devient le servant de la princesse-sorcière Mara qui semble être la seule en mesure de stopper l'implacable progression de la Secte du Signe. Bien qu'amoureux l'un de l'autre, les obstacles à leur union ne cessent de s'accumuler. Régis Loisel a rejoint Serge Le Tendre pour le scenario, passant la main pour les dessins à Lidwine, Mohamed Aouamri,  Vincent Mallié, et David Etien. Sans oublier l'aide de Bruno Tatti, François Lapierre, et Annie Richard pour les couleurs. Découvrir

[rabbitcruiser]

World Art Day

World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15. All around the world, people have their definitions for what they consider to be art. Different cultures have different tastes and styles. This holiday is used as an opportunity to promote the development of art. It encourages people to take the time to notice the beautiful things around them. With our busy schedules, people don’t always have the time to go to art galleries. A yearly reminder about beauty helps people relax and just enjoy experiencing the world. It shares knowledge, sparks curiosity, and leads to very interesting conversations.

History of World Art Day

World Art Day was declared on April 15 at the General Assembly of the International Association of Art. The first celebration was in 2012. The date was chosen to honor the birthday of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci represents tolerance, world peace, freedom of expression, and multiculturalism. The first world art day was supported by all the International Association of Art (I.A.A.) national committees. There were 150 artists from countries all over the world to ensure inclusion. There were conferences and special museum hours. Outdoor art exhibitions were held to display paintings, prints, sculptures, videos, and more.

Art comes in different forms and categories. Art can be architecture, music, painting, sculpting, dance, or literature. Cinema is also considered art. It is a way for people to express themselves through creativity. True art is simply an expression of emotion. It represents the artist’s view of the world and how they feel about it. Art communicates how similar we can be and also how different. People get their meanings of art when they experience it. Their perceptions are usually based on their personal experiences in life.

World Art Day is a great reminder to help people notice the beauty around them. It reminds people to express themselves fully. We are all full of emotions and should be allowed to show them without fear. The goal is to facilitate the sustainable development of art. With enough support, artists can continue to portray beauty.

World Art Day timeline

1948 The I.A.A. is Born

The International Association of Art is founded in Beirut.

1954 The I.A.A. Becomes Independent

The International Association of Art becomes an independent organization and a UNESCO partner.

2012 World Art Day is Founded

The first World Art Day takes place in Guadalajara on April 15.

2013 World Art Day is Held in South Africa

World Art Day is celebrated by Mbombela municipal art museum in South Africa

World Art Day FAQs

Can anyone create art?

Anything that was created from the imagination as an expression of emotion is considered art. Art can be made by anyone.

Is cooking an art?

Cooking can be considered an art form. A cake, for example, can be considered a beautiful work of art.

Which cities are known for art?

Cities like Rome, Paris, Vienna, and Jerusalem are well-known for their arts and culture. Florence, Mexico City, Venice, London, Barcelona, and Lagos are also known for art.

World Art Day Activities

Create some art

Visit an art museum

Watch a great movie

You can get in touch with your creative side. You can write, draw, paint or take photographs.

There are many art museums and galleries that you can visit. They carry many beautiful art pieces that you can buy or just enjoy looking at.

Movies are considered to be a form of art. Enjoy a classic movie that tells a great story.

5 Fascinating Facts About Art

Art comes from the imagination

Art is a career field

Art can be a performance

Art helps the mind

Art is emotional

Humans use their creative skills and imagination to create something that others can see

Art has professional applications like fashion design, jewelry design, architecture, and wood crafts.

Performance arts include music, dance, and theater.

Art improves hand-eye coordination, strengthens focus, and teaches problem-solving.

Art can help people express complex feelings and emotions.

Why We Love World Art Day

Art is universal

Art is good for the health

Art opens the mind

Art can be understood by people all over the world. It has no language or border barriers.

Art is known to help increase motivation, build self-esteem, and improve holistic health.

Art helps people to see the world from a different point of view. It helps them get a new perspective.

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Capturing Brilliance: 1000 Portraits of Genius Illuminate the World

Capturing Brilliance: 1000 Portraits of Genius Illuminate the World