My name is Salwa Shalaby and I transform needs into written words
1- Ancient Egyptian revered cats so much that they would shave their eyebrows when one died. If someone was to kill a cat, even by mistake, they would be executed by the bite of a poisonous snake, which was a very rare form of execution in ancient Egypt. This reverence to cats is why they… Continue reading 21 Facts About Ancient Egyptians that Prove they were Ahead of their Times
Jim Carrey, the comedian who brought us a lot of joy in his movies and TV shows, has touched so many people with his light-hearted acting and down-to-earth personality. Jim Carrey’s movies list includes blockbuster titles such as The Mask, Ace Ventura, and Dumb and Dumber among others, have left a permanent mark on our… Continue reading Carry’s Political Drawings and His Dark Sense of Humor
One of the fundamental aspects of becoming a successful artist is the ability to appreciate and understand the artworks produced in the world around us. Understanding and interpreting paintings of different movements enable new and emerging artists of creating artwork that will eventually correspond to one of the major artistic styles available throughout history. Understanding… Continue reading 4 Major Ways to Interpret Artwork
As I was browsing through Google’s newest app today for Arts and Culture, I could help but feel entirely amazed by the sheer enormity and beauty of the world surrounding us. Simply scrolling through the endless articles one would feel a sense of awe, as we realize the vastness of history in the world around… Continue reading A Review of Google Arts and Culture Mobile App
What fascinates me about Google doodles is how they shed light on important events around us, in a fun and artistic way for everyone to enjoy. Most doodles correspond to significant world events, movements, or influential people in history. Today’s theme is the artwork of Ruth Asawa. You can find more doodles here: https://www.google.com/doodles More… Continue reading Google Doodle and a Japanese artist Ruth Asawa
One of my most fond memories is of me as a little child, sitting around the dining room table with my siblings and decorating eggs for Easter. In Egypt, we celebrate both Easter and Sham El Naseem, which falls on the day after Easter.
The National Gallery of Art Just Released over 45,000 Works of Art as Downloadable Images!!
Paata Tsikauri is a Georgian artist, influenced in his work by the Georgian civil war in the 1990s. His Scenes of nightmarish memory invite us to experience what it feels like to live in a country ravaged by civil war.
Known as "The land of a thousand rhythms" Columbia is a musical dream come true for Latin American culture enthusiasts. With about 1,025 folk rhythms and countless traditional dances, one could spend a lifetime exploring the sheer diversity of sound that makes up this amazing country.
every episode represents an ethical dilemma about what goes on in a money-hungry medical profession that has completely forsaken its sacred mission of saving lives towards making as much profit as possible. “It’s a business” the show proclaims, and like any business, it cannot run on a deficit.
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