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CTyankee

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2. My buddy Barbara and I went to Bruges, Belgium where they were experiencing an upswing in tourism.

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Wed May 14, 2025, 06:53 PM

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Not because of Michelangelo's sculpture but because it was a "new" place to visit. It was considered very cool.

I have always wondered how the Belgians knew about Michelangelo and summoned him based on his reputation. I guess word of mouth travels and there was a good deal of trade between the two countries. My guess only...

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I'm so excited! New show at the Guggenheim on Faith Ringgold's artwork! [View all] CTyankee May 2025 OP

I didn't know you went to see Bruges Madonna and Ghent Alterpiece!!! elleng May 2025 #1

My buddy Barbara and I went to Bruges, Belgium where they were experiencing an upswing in tourism. CTyankee May 2025 #2

I saw the Bruges Madonna years ago I think when were living in England Meowmee May 2025 #7

did they tell you how people there knew about Michelangelo? CTyankee May 2025 #12

I can't remember now because Meowmee May 2025 #13

Great 😁 Meowmee May 2025 #3

She was a determined woman and insisted that quilting was a form of art but had not gotten the respect it should have CTyankee May 2025 #4

Definitely... her work was impressive and so different Meowmee May 2025 #5

Did you teach art history or just American history? CTyankee May 2025 #6

I teach combo of art history and studio art Meowmee May 2025 #8

I would love to see the outlines of your courses! CTyankee May 2025 #9

They're very different now but maybe boring to read 😹 Meowmee May 2025 #10

I will contact you later and hopefully get a copy to you. CTyankee May 2025 #14

Yes. I loved her work -- the story-quilts are fabulous Hekate May 2025 #11