In the annals of Chinese history, some names shine brighter than others. Su Dongpo, also known as Su Shi, is one such luminary — a renowned poet, essayist, painter, and statesman of the Song Dynasty. His influence was vast, comparable to the likes of Shakespeare in the West. Su’s writings give us a profound window ...
The Northern Song Dynasty’s eighth emperor, Song Huizong, was very talented and a man of great attainments in calligraphy, painting, and poetry. In particular, the so-called “Slender Gold” style of calligraphy created by Huizong is unique, and no one could rival him in this respect. This Taoist emperor also believed in fate and often asked ...
Jay Wright is one of the few poets to explore the complex relationship between the past and present African American story. At 87 years old, he has built an impressive, if under-celebrated, career. He is primarily famous for his moving language, rhythmic verse, and mythological imagery. His works have earned him several awards, including the ...
The Landmarks: Poets, Portraits, and Landscapes of Modern Scotland exhibition was held at the Lillie Art Gallery in 2018. The exhibition was a significant collaborative effort by Scottish painters Alexander (Sandy) Moffat, Ruth Nicol, and poet Alan Riach. The exhibition’s central theme was Sandy Moffat’s Poets’ Pub: portraits of seven famous mid-20th century Scottish poets. ...
Valentine’s Day is a lover’s holiday with some interesting origins. You may enjoy poems for Valentine’s Day? Or flowers? Heart-shaped candy? Watching eclectic films together? Music? Dinner? A night walk under the stars? A few things I love about the day are that it is an opportunity for a craft activity with my son and ...
However you plan on celebrating the Chinese New Year, don’t forget to take some time to reflect within, and if you are like me, you might like to spend some time reading some ancient poems on the topic. This Lunar Year in the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the Tiger. The tiger represents courage, ...
The pandemic has hit humanity hard and the mood of much of the world is dark. Still, open any social media platform and you will be flooded with beautiful and positive posts. One such prescription for mental health comes from renowned psychiatrist Dr. Norman Rosenthal. He has prescribed poetry for the mind to battle depression. ...
There is never not a good time to read a motivational quote. Imagine walking down the street, engrossed in some sorrow, and suddenly you come across a wall that has a beautiful poem written in calligraphy that uplifts your mood and it seems like a sign from the universe. And, given the way 2020 turned ...
Japan is a nation steeped in ancient culture and traditions. In spite of their meteoric modernization and being an economic superpower, the Japanese people still retain that connection with their ancient roots. The following poem, Stars and Dandelions, miraculously saved from oblivion is an iconic example of how this high culture still lives on. Deep ...
What if you came down with some health issue like depression and were prescribed a sonnet from Wordsworth instead of regular pills? Well, there is a place where you can get such treatment. Called the “Poetry Pharmacy,” it is located in the English county of Shropshire. It was opened last year in October, coinciding with ...
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