History
The Seat of the Soul: Descartes, the Pineal Gland, and the New Age Distortion
The Seat of the Soul: Descartes, the Pineal Gland, and the New Age Distortion In 1649, René Descartes published The Passions of the Soul , a work that attempted to resolve one of the most enduring tensions in Western philosophy: the relationship between the immaterial mind and the physical body. His conclusion, now famous and frequently misunderstood, was that the pineal gland served as the “seat of the soul.” In the centuries since, this anatomical claim has been reinterpreted, reimagined, and ultimately distorted by modern spiritual movements. The pineal gland, once a theoretical solution to a philosophical problem, has become a symbolic organ of mystical perception within New Age culture. Yet Descartes’ original reasoning was not mystical at all. It was grounded in the mechanical science of the seventeenth century, shaped by anatomical observation, and framed within the strict dualism that defined his metaphysics. The modern transformation of his theory into a spiritual commodity reveals more about contemporary culture than it does about Descartes himself.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior15 days ago in Art
Former President Bill Clinton, Painted From Life by Elijah McKenzie-Jackson, Unveiled in Solo Exhibition
Very few artists have painted an American president from life. Gilbert Stuart painted George Washington from sittings. Elaine de Kooning sketched John F. Kennedy in Palm Beach as he moved, talked and read. London-born painter Elijah McKenzie-Jackson has now painted former President Bill Clinton the same way.
By Alex Young 21 days ago in Art
The Face Beneath the Painting
When Elena saw the face for the first time, she thought it was a flaw in the canvas. It was a November morning, and the museum was still empty. The vast rooms smelled of wood, dust, and varnish—the particular scent she had learned to love over the years.
By Silvia Felaco26 days ago in Art
Move over David here comes The Thinker
The Thinker sculpture by Auguste Rodin is another of my favorite art pieces. I have a sculpture of The Thinker of my own because I love it so much. Also this piece like all of the others I have written about have always spoken to me and left an impression on me. I found the statue at a Home Goods store and I could not resist.
By Revista Miko:XCI 28 days ago in Art
Rene Magritte : master of the surreal
Rene Magritte was a master of surreal art and one of his most famous paintings is the Son of Man. Son of Man if you have not seen it is derby and an apple for a head and a suit, just a brilliant work of art from a brilliant artist.
By Revista Miko:XCI 28 days ago in Art
Ron Pokrasso: The Beautiful Trouble of Making
By Brian D’Ambrosio The print shop is a place of stains. Ink gets under the fingernails. Solvent hangs in the air. Paper takes the pressure of the press and remembers it. Metal remembers it, too. Everything leaves a trace. For Ron Pokrasso, that is part of the attraction.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 29 days ago in Art
A Showcase of Museums of Ancient China——战国·错银铜匕
This bronze utensil was photographed at the 'Seeing China: Pre-Qin Silk Treasury Special Exhibition' in the Jingzhou Museum. It was unearthed in 1982 from Tomb No. 1 at Mashan, Hubei, a Warring States period tomb famous for its large collection of intact silk textiles. But this 2,000-year-old Chu spoon is just as exquisite. As a practical item from ancient daily life, it’s much more refined than what we use now.
By cn_exploreabout a month ago in Art
The Selena Salt portrait
I find it amazing what can be done using salt for artsake for example in this case there is a San Antonio, Texas artist named Rob The Original who had done a portrait of Selena using only salt and that is just an amazing idea. When the artist was creating this one of a kind portrait 250,000 people watched as this amazing work of art was being created. Selena’s brother AB Quintanilla was also present for the creation of the Selena salt portrait. The presentation was held at a Mexican restaurant located somewhere in San Antonio. It is too bad that salt can not be framed.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Art
Gustavo Montoya
Gustavo Montoya was and is a talented Mexican painter who passed in the early 2000’s, he painted portraits of the towns children, he painted scenes from the town from which he had been born. I discovered this artist and his work by accident when we were studying Frida and Diego. He used to hang around with both fellow painters and all three were friends.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Art
The Sagittarian Soldier
I drew a album cover for an album that i did called “The Sagittarian Soldier” sometime ago I was waiting to go on a bus run and i sat down and drew this noble knight. This is the alternative album cover to what I did eventually release and that is me dress as a demon of some sort. Actually I did and advertisement that was in Revolver Magazine and this drawing was also a part of the ad that was place right above an advertisment for a release that Rob Zombie was doing at the time.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Art
