Cultural
Literacy and Cultural Development
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declares that literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for cultural development. It has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy [...]
Heartbreak and Happiness – Being a Bibliophile
Heartbreak and happiness is part of the story of being a bibliophile. In a way surrounding myself with books has been part of my looking to value myself and to conserve my health and wellbeing for a very long time. They have also aided my life’s journey and over the years practically helped me plan many adventures, both at home and overseas.
The Culture Concept Circle – You Tube Channel
On our You Tube Channel you will find our mini-documentaries, which provide an insight into the evolution of art, design, music, fashion and style.
Architectural Heritage – Integral to Cultural Development
The intellectual ideas of every period in world history have always been reflected in its architecture. It is important we consider well the consequences of the decisions we make in tearing down our living heritage, even in regard to modern buildings of great merit.
Festive Season Fancies – From Christmas Day to New Year 2012
And he who has deserved to drink from the ocean of life deserves to fill his cup from your little stream* Celebrate the festive season with good cheer, a little wine and sweet words. This is the time to be thankful to your host, resolve to give joy to others and, to praise and celebrate [...]
The Celts – Gathering to Celebrate Life & Culture Heroically
The Celts were, and are, exceedingly fond of gatherings, which I think is such a lovely word for bringing people together to celebrate a culture, whose origins go back into the mists of time.
The Cello – The Nature of Sound and an Art of Sophistication
Along with my passion for early music is an enjoyment and love of music written for the violencello. Often shortened to Cello. I would ride through storm and tempest to attend performances by Steven Isserlis and Peter Wispelway or the acclaimed 2Cellos, Croatian musicians Luke Sulic and Stjepan Hauser.
National Cultural Policy
Some months ago The Culture Concept Circle completed a submission to the Australian Government as a contribution to the debate on putting in place a new National Cultural Policy. This policy is vital in gaining government support for arts, culture, creativity and cultural development for the next decade. They were apparently so overwhelmed it has [...]
The Christmas Message – Caring, Courage, Compassion and Love
The future relies on each and every one of us embracing the Christmas message – caring, courage, compassion and love. It requires that we gain an empathy with each other, by learning how to have a regard for each other’s ideas and opinions and how to respect other people and their beliefs, religious or otherwise.
Early Civilisations – In the Beginning
All cultures on earth, just like individuals, have distinct modes of existence. Creation stories are something they all have in common in a logical attempt to rationalize the presence of humans on earth.
Alchemy – Magically Transmuting Baroque Music into Xmas Joy
Communicating ideas and feelings to someone else is made possible through the beauty of music. Festive music is meant to be cheerful, joyous and performed in a mood of celebration. Brisbane based ensemble Alchemy will celebrate Christmas 2011 by performing stunning pieces of Baroque style music, featuring the superb vocal athletics of soprano Shelli Hulcome. They will be inspirational performances, filled with energy, passion and joy.
Love Jewellery from Cupid to Cartier
When people today talk about jewels, jewellery, gemmology and gems it is clear the vocabulary has become confused. Gemstones are treasured minerals found in the earth. ‘Gems’ are the objects fashioned from them. Jewels are gem ready for mounting into jewellery and other objects of art. And, jewellery – it is the finished product that if its designer from Cupid to Cartier has succeeded, adorns its wearer well.
Alan Bennett Playwright – a Class Act like No Other
‘You are a rent boy. I am a poet. Over the wall lives the Dean of Christ Church. We all have our parts to play’ It seems to me that it is always a perfect time of year for an Alan Bennett celebration. England’s local hero highly acclaimed author and playwright Alan Bennett (1934 – [...]
Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Faces, Muses, Arts and Culture
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, or new library of Alexandria was inspired by the enormous repository of knowledge lost when the ancient library caught on fire during a battle with Roman General Julius Caesar and burned to the ground. This all-new library of Alexandria opened its physical doors to the world in 2002. Since then it has become an important focal point for the sharing of knowledge as a practical means of aiding an understanding between world cultures.
Thursday’s Top Ten
Our Thursday’s Top Ten posts this week reveal a wide range of arts and culture interest. For quick access > Andy Warhol Pop Art Prince – King of People’s Perceptions | King James Bible – Celebrating 400 Years Conserving The Word | First Impressions – Monet, Pisarro, Sisley & Renoir | What Is: An Ancient [...]
Coco Chanel – Costume & Culture
Costume remains both a changing and eternal form of human expression. The androgynous, yet sexy, woman of the 1920′s enjoyed heavy make up in the form of bright red lipstick, white powdered and heavy black pencil strokes around the eyes. It gave her face an exotic, mysterious appearance enhanced by a soft cloche hat worn [...]
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