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Thoughts on Art and Literature

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The Iliad

Homer, 8th or 7th century BC

The classic story of the Trojan War.

Read some thoughts about it here.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Fall Book Sale at the Barn

September 5 & 6

Hull House, Lancaster, NY

Hundreds of used books for sale. The historic house will also be open for tours.

Click here for more information.

Notes on an Exhibition

The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum

Buffalo, NY

This museum, a unique gem in Buffalo’s cultural crown, gives the automobile the proper space for a visitor to appreciate this special artform.

Read about the museum here.

ART 101

Click here to understand the elements of art and how artists use them. Start reading art like a pro here.

ARCHIVES

Click here for past essays about works of art and literature spanning various styles, eras, and genres.

Lady Bison Recommends…

This three-disk set gives an in-depth look into eight works of Western art that “exploded onto an unsuspecting world.” Historian Simon Schama’s interesting and passionate storytelling reveals how and why great art is made.