March 26, 2012
When we think of 20th century painters names like Henri Matisse or Pablo Picasso or even Georges Braque are usually what come to mind but there was another man named Corneliu Baba who made quite an impression on the art community during the 20th century and he did this by incorporating the style of the Old Masters. Corneliu Baba, a man very much ahead of his time who might have found himself at home in our abstract and impressionist interpretation of the arts, used a style that harkened back to the Golden Age of painting, the early 19th century and the time of the Old Masters.
Rather an unpopular idea at the time, he assimilated all of the impressionistic and expressionistic aspects of the old greats and created dazzling tableaux of expressive displays that were more meant to be experienced than simply seen. His art was the kind that could literally transport you from where you were standing into a realm of contemplation, and the same holds true even today. You could be in deep thought about a Family Issue, Car Payments, Debt Settlement, Housing Mortgages or any other big name fear and anxiety that bombards our daily lives but the minute you saw one of his works, you were enthralled. They were brilliant and, most importantly, meditative.
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September 14, 2011
One of the best ways to learn about the history, culture, art, and everything there is about a country such as Romania, is to go sightseeing in the best tourist towns and cities, which have the most to offer to visitors. The city of Bucharest is a great tourist destination for those who are visiting Romania to go touring, and really get a feel for the country as a whole. From the architectural settings, the great (more…)
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September 12, 2011
The lifestyle simplicity of the Romanian culture can be viewed by looking at their traditional and modern cuisine. In Western society, our protein staple is based on the meat of chicken and beef. In Romania, pork is the king of meats.
Pork is not just served every day in a standard roast, however. The Romanian land has a history of being occupied by Turks, Hungarians, Austrians, Poles, and Russians. As you can imagine, the broad cultural influence does wonders (more…)
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September 10, 2011
Many people forget that Transylvania and medieval times are not fiction. Traveling to Transylvanian cities to tour the gothic castles and cathedrals is entirely worth your time. It will be a trip you will remember for a lifetime. Forget about the European cities that look just like the next and drive into the 14th Century Transylvania for an exciting adventure.
These castles are unique to all the castles in Europe. The most well-known, Bran Castle, is considered Dracula-s Castle. The architecture and surrounding forest will keep your frame of mind in another time. (more…)
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September 9, 2011
One of the most visited sites in Romania is Dracula-s Castle. From the famous story written in 1897, Bram Stokers story of Dracula was born. So many people still wonder, if there really was a vampire in the famous Transylvania. Perhaps this story has sparked some modern day vampire-s stories. Though this castle still attracts tourists from all over the world, it is not the only site to see in Romania.
When visiting Romania, one (more…)
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