In continuation of our tour of notable museums in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, one museum one should not overlook is the Rijks. Although the Rijks Museum holds a noteworthy collection of Asian sculpture, the main focus here is the Dutch/Flemish culture. Paintings, tapestries, industrial arts (e.g., clothing, ceramics and metalwork,) and what I call domestic arts […]
The Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, provides a retrospective collection of his art and influences in a well-thought out, modern design. There are the major works of Van Gogh on hand, like “Sunflowers,” self-portraits, and his later paintings of intense color and vibrancy. Artworks by his influences are on display as well: […]
Naturally, the Rhine River courses through numerous European countries – Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands. Each country has its own culture and language, but all are tied together by the river. For example, in this video we examine the city of Strasbourg on the west bank of the upper Rhine. Located in northeastern France, it […]