One of the great novels written in the twentieth century about the nature of man, a jewel of a cult writer who is undoubtedly among the greats of recent times. — There are two types of fans: John Williams fans and John Williams fans. It might seem that there are two camps within the massive number of fans of the soundtrack composer, but in reality, we are talking about two different people. The faithful John Williams musicians number in the millions…

The art of creating windows in ceilings that turned interiors into unlimited spaces. — One of the virtues of painting is that it acts as a fictitious window, a place where we can symbolically look out and travel to other times and places. Optics have also been used to shine. Throughout the History of Art, countless examples of paintings have used perspective and illusory…

A small story that hides some of the great questions of the human being, as well as that incredible influence of the feminine in our own existence. — Dystopian novels have constantly fed the imaginations of millions of readers; at the same time, they were the vehicle used by writers to talk about themes of a certain psychological or philosophical depth from a prism far removed from the essay. The novel Mater, whichis only published in Catalan, deals…

An exciting mistery of our past and origins. — The disappearance of the Mycenaean civilization is one of the great mysteries of the ancient Western world, the center of many debates and theories within the academic world. Today there are still discussions about the causes of an advanced society that had established a stable economy throughout the eastern Mediterranean…

One of the most chilling and best shot examples of all the True Crime series that can be found on streaming platforms — Docu-series are in fashion, especially those that touch on everything related to the so-called True Crime, an approach to the black chronicle in the form of kidnappings, murders, and all kinds of shady business. In the same way as crime novels, these documentaries have managed to become the most watched…

Entering one of the great movements of the European Baroque revolutioned the theoretical conception of painting and took in to new heights. — Approaching Dutch painting between the 15th and 17th centuries is a difficult task because, at that time, there were two schools throughout the Low Countries region that share as many characteristics as differences. Over the years, several experts have kept them together, while others have differentiated them.

The starkness of a dark temporary room. — From time to time, novels appear that impact the reader, not so much for what they narrate but rather for the form and technique of the narrative. This happens with The Antarctica of Love, a novel by the renowned Nordic writer Sarah Stridsberg, who has been giving excellent works to…

One of M. Night Shyamalan’s most well-rounded films is a multi-layered piece. Its multiple readings endow the film with a dimension that makes it an excellent movie, one of the best of the century. — I am not wrong if I say that M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most underrated directors of recent years. His career is extensive and he has a background that many other filmmakers of his generation would love. …

Entering into one of the most facinanting European painting periods gave rise to some of the greatest works in history. — The period between the end of the 14th and 18th centuries in the area now known as Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) is known in Art History as one of the most exciting periods of European painting in terms of production and influence. We have already spoken of Dutch…