Last month, the Milwaukee Public Library's Arts & Media Department held its first Art Book Club session. Intended as an informal art book appreciation club that meets once a month in the Art, Music, and Recreation room, each session explores a different theme by looking at the wide variety of art materials in the collection. The collection is historical, non-circulating, and vast. I attended and spent an hour and a half mesmerized by the array of luscious materials presented.
There was design, architecture, fashion, and much more. As a type nerd, I was especially drawn to the several late 19th- and early 20th-century type specimen books on the tables. Here, for example, are some pages of chromatic initials by various European and American companies from Schriften Atlas, compiled by Ludwig Petzendorfer and published in Stuttgart by Julius Hoffmann in 1898.
MPL held its second Art Book Club session on the theme of "Animals" last night, but I missed it because I was conducting an evening instruction session. Dang! But I'll be attending future sessions when I can and I'll keep y'all apprised.
Die Selection des Jahres ist der Entdecker im Ganze Bohne Sortiment von Melitta. Mit jeder Jahresedition ist immer auch die Unterstützung eines Community-Projektes im Kaffee-Ursprungsland verbunden. Ausgewählte Bohnen sorgen für immer wechselnde Geschmacksnoten. In der diesjährigen Selection wurden Montierra Bohnen aus Kolumbien verarbeitet. Sie sind von Natur aus besonders geschmackvoll und…
hi i have a little 18th century german boy oc and u r the only german person ik . i want to strike a deal . if u suggest German names i will give u cat pictures
A lil 18th century German oc? Oh boy oh boy those dudes had terrible names like Gerhard, Eberhard, Reinhard…lots of hard huh…
But here are a few German names (also a bit Nordic, cuz I’m a bitch living in the north and c’mon Hanse <33) which I believe to be rather timeless and free of the grandpa stamp:
-Hans
-Erik (also Eric)
-Anton
-Till
-Emil
-Mats
-Fiete
-Lars / Lasse
-Konrad (also Conrad)
-Fred
-Moritz
-Jannik (also Jannick, Yannic, Yannik, Yannick…)
-Gustaf (also Gustav)
-Arne
-Phillip (also Fillip)
-Finn
-Jakob
-Jan
-Nils
-Julius
(Not me searching through my followers on insta to look up my classmate’s names…👹)
Those would be a few that come to mind when I think of timeless names that guys had in the 18th century and today. When we think about 18th century people specifically, I just think of writers and artists of that time, like:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (<3) and his boyfriend
Friedrich Schiller,
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing,
Joseph von Eichendorff (<3),
Caspar David Friedrich (<3),
Heinrich Reinhold…etc. etc…
As most last names, Germany’s last names are an indicator for the occupation someone had (unless there’s a von, that means they’re nObLe), here are some examples:
Der Ornamentenschatz - Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen (Ornamental Treasure - A Pattern-Book of classy Ornaments from all Epochs of Art-History). Published by Julius Hoffmann 1897, edited by H. Dolmetsch, third edition.
Hundred plates and over thousand-five-hundred coloured illustrations accompanied by explanations.
Rudolf Klein-Rogge in Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (Fritz Lang, 1922)
Cast: Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrud Welcker, Alfred Abel, Bernhard Goetzke, Paul Richter, Robert Forster-Larrinaga, Hans Adalbert Schlettow, Georg John, Károly Huszár, Grete Berger, Julius Falkenstein. Screenplay: Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang, based on a novel by Norbert Jacques. Cinematography: Carl Hoffmann. Art direction: Otto Hunte, Erich Kettelhut, Karl Stahl-Urach, Karl Vollbrecht.
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler is a four-and-a-half-hour movie, and I've seen two-hour movies that felt longer. It zips along because Fritz Lang never fails to give us something to look at and anticipate. There is, first and foremost, the almost literally hypnotic performance of Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Mabuse, a role that could have degenerated into mere villainous mannerisms. There is his dogged and thwarted but always charismatic opponent, von Wenk (Bernhard Goetzke), who seems on occasion to resist Mabuse's power by mere force of cheekbones. There is the extraordinary art decoration provided by Otto Hunte and Erich Kettelhut, which often gives the film its nightmare power: Consider, for example, the exceedingly odd stage decor provided for the Folies-Bergère performance by Cara Carozza (Aud Egede-Nissen), in which she contends with gigantic heads with phallic noses (or perhaps beaks), or the collection of primitive and Expressionist art belonging to the effete Count Told (Alfred Abel). The story itself, adapted from the novel by Norbert Jacques by Lang's wife-to-be Thea von Harbou, is typically melodramatic stuff about a megalomaniac psychiatrist, who uses his powers to become a master criminal. But l think it succeeds not only because it has so much to say about the period in which it was made but also because of our continuing fascination with mind control. It sometimes feels like there's a little Mabuse in everyone who seeks power. Somehow we continually lose our skepticism, born of hard experience, about the manipulators and find ourselves once again yielding to them. And somehow we usually, like von Wenk, find a way to pull ourselves back from the brink. But, as Lang himself experienced, we don't always manage to do so.
Festa das familias Hoffmann e Schaffer na chacara dos Schaffer, onde hoje e a Escola Internacional. Veem-se, entre outros: D. Gabriela Wolf Schaffer, Francisco Schaffer e, da familia Hoffmann, [sentados a direita, a partir da esquerda] Hilario, Marie, Julius e Josefine, [criancas a direita] Bertha, Arthur e Carlos. Final da década de 1910
Unkomplizierte und großartige Genussmomente, die einfach selbst zuzubereiten sind – dafür steht die Barista Range seit vielen Jahren. Jetzt wurde das Verpackungsdesign aufgefrischt. Die Rezepturen der drei Sorten, Espresso, Crema und Crema Forte bleiben unverändert. Auch die Sortenfarben bleiben beim neuen Design erhalten – so finden Konsumenten ihre Lieblingssorte im Regal auch mit dem neuen…
Some ideas to increase the Christmas spirit in your home.
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Some ideas to increase the Christmas spirit in your home.
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It is an opportunity to be generous and give gifts selflessly. Additionally, if you are a Christian, Christmas takes on a much deeper tone as it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, making its value much more significant.
But aside from any religious belief, Christmas is always associated with the hope of starting a new year and celebrating with our friends and family. For this reason, getting into the holiday spirit is not only a way to enjoy these dates more, but it also allows us to be in tune with what Christmas really means.
What is the origin of Christmas?
The name “Christmas” comes from the Latin word “nativitas,” which means birth or commemoration of the birth. But the date on which it is celebrated does not come from the exact birthday of Jesus Christ, much less. It is estimated that between 320 and 353 AD, Pope Julius I established December 25 as the nativity, as it coincided with the celebrations of the Saturnalia, which were a pagan festival in Rome to commemorate the winter solstice on December 21.
Later, in Anglo-Saxon culture, some of the Mediterranean customs imposed by the original Saturnalia festivities were changed. For example, some of the changes that were incorporated included decorating Christmas trees or hanging mistletoe over doorways, or eating sweets and giving gifts. Additionally, Santa Claus, the Christmas Old Man, or Santa Claus, as it is known in different cultures, also comes from Anglo-Saxon traditions to celebrate Christmas. In this way, the changes in the celebrations should be understood as a process and not as something fixed that started overnight. Nowadays, you can even find a Christmas wreath with LED lights in a house, which symbolizes the same thing as traditional wreaths, but incorporates modern technologies.
Therefore, this shows that you can maintain the tradition of, for example, decorating Christmas wreaths. But incorporating small changes helps to renew interest.
What does the symbolism of Christmas mean?
There are many emblems or symbols that have been passed down through generations through traditions. One of these symbols could be, as we have already mentioned, mistletoe, which represents love and is said to help two people find true love if they are looking for it and receive a kiss under this fern hanging over a door.
In the same vein, decorating Christmas wreaths also has a double symbolism. On the one hand, it can be interpreted as a reference to the crown of thorns placed on Jesus’ head. On the other hand, it can be seen as a reference to laurel wreaths that were awarded in ceremonies as a symbol of triumph and celebration.
Therefore, buying Christmas wreaths for doors is a way to maintain tradition. It can also greatly enhance the Christmas spirit by functioning as a symbol of what we mentioned earlier.
Additionally, you can find very convenient deals on Christmas wreaths at the main stores that sell these products. So, it is a simple and inexpensive way to improve the atmosphere of your home.
Other elements associated with Christmas
Throughout history, there are other characteristic elements that are inevitably associated with Christmas because tradition and people themselves have appropriated these symbols. A very clear example of this would be the wooden nutcrackers, which is a tradition that arises from a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, the German writer who collected popular tales about the nutcracker and the Rat King.
But the nutcracker is not only associated with this literary work or ballet. It is also present in many homes because during the Christmas season it is very common to eat nuts, and among these nuts, walnuts are a favorite.
Therefore, the sale of large Christmas nutcrackers increases considerably during these dates. As well as desserts with nuts like Russian cream are very popular.
The price of a large nutcracker may seem a bit expensive for some people. But this is not the case at all.
It is simply a prejudice, as it is possible to find very convenient deals if you search in advance where to buy a Christmas nutcracker. Furthermore, the sales that are left after the end-of-year holiday dates are also very convenient, and you can have an item that will serve you for all Christmases to come or can serve as a very charming decorative ornament.
Remember that Christmas has not only material value but also spiritual value
Many times we lose sight of what Christmas really means because we are too focused on what we want to give to other people or what we want others to give us. However, maintaining a materialistic mindset in life keeps our minds attached to objects and prevents us from finding a higher position.
Regardless of any religiosity (whether one believes in a religion or not), spirituality is very important for personal growth. It also helps us have better mental health and greater emotional stability. For these reasons, it is important to always remember the human value and try to share these moments with the people we care about, whether they are family, friends, or those we have the most affinity with.
In conclusion, remember to reach out to people and not spend the holidays alone. It may seem like something that is taken for granted, but sometimes we have to make an effort to break free from practices that are alienating and distance us from each other.