Deborah Christensen

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[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

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[Novelle art. @artistryhere]

a love language.

[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

"And then, one fairy night, May became June." ― #FScottFitzgerald, The Beautiful and Damned

[𝑨𝒓𝒕 🎨 @_ArtMuseum]

Paintings by Claude Monet (1840-1926)

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

"There is a deep human need for beauty, and if you ignore that need in architecture, your buildings will not last, since people will never feel at home in them."

— Sir Roger Scruton

[Vintage Rock 🎸 @VintageRockN_85]

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[DaVinci @BiancoDavinci]

Sleeping Beauty sculpture by Louis Sussmann-Hellborn at the Berlin National Gallery.

[Catherine Curzon @MadameGilflurt]

Our week-long celebration of #Dior's #frockingfabulous birthday continues!: Hand-embroidered wild clover and flowering grasses of silk floss adorn the stunning "May". #fashionhistory of 1953, via the Met.

[Scott @Havenlust]

Cat art

[WikiVictorian @wikivictorian]

Dans La Nuit perfume by René Lalique, 1924. In private collection.

[Elle Lookbook @EvaLovesDesign]

My favorite Rodin
two hands, right hands
reaching toward each other with fingertips nearly touching, forming an arch.

The Cathedral

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Scent bottle. Place of origin: Bohemia, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia. Date: ca. 1830. Medium: Glass.

[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

Before This Physicist Studied the Stars, He Was One https://t.co/dJmhobRv3H

[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

❤️‍🔥

[WutheringHeightsMovie @wuthering_hts]

Yearners, this year is yours. #WutheringHeightsMovie comes to theaters Valentine’s Day.

[𝑨𝒓𝒕 🎨 @_ArtMuseum]

Shooting Stars, by Franz Von Stuck (1912)

[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

https://t.co/DVDcUDj1ex #vogue

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

One of the most intriguing stories from Sumerian mythology centers around Enki, the god of wisdom, and Ninhursag, the goddess of fertility and healing. Their complex relationship illustrates themes of divine love, sexuality, and the constant balance of conflict and reconciliation in the mythological world. Enki’s intense curiosity and passionate nature led him to engage in multiple unions with Ninhursag, resulting in the birth of several deities. Their connection, filled with both affection and tension, reflects the ancient Mesopotamian theme of creation and destruction as a natural and intertwined force.

A significant part of their myth involves Enki consuming forbidden plants, which causes him to suffer from a series of ailments that afflict different parts of his body. This transgression provokes Ninhursag’s anger, cursing him with debilitating illness. His suffering symbolizes the consequences of his actions and highlights the vulnerability of even divine beings, such as the gods. The curse on Enki serves as a reminder that the gods were not above the natural laws, and even their desires could lead to unforeseen consequences.

The resolution of Enki’s affliction occurs when the other gods, seeing his suffering, plead with Ninhursag to heal him. Moved by their pleas and possibly her enduring love for Enki, Ninhursag eventually agrees. She restores him by giving birth to new deities, each tasked with curing a specific ailment that Enki had suffered. This act of healing not only rejuvenates Enki but also underscores the regenerative power of creation, demonstrating the deep connection between sexuality, love, and divine creativity in Sumerian mythology. The story encapsulates themes of healing, punishment, and restoration, reflecting the dynamic relationships between the gods and their cosmic roles.

📷 : modern representation use as a reference....

#archaeohistories

[Deborah Christensen @WhiteCrownD]

Looooove !

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

«First day of school»