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Expectation vs. Reality Artist:   Master of James IV of Scotland (probably Gerard Horenbout) Title:   Adoration of the Magi Date:  1515-1525 Approx. Medium:   Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment Size:   6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm)           This pace was originally created in the Netherlands, at some point between 1515 and 1525.  At this point in history, all of Europe was infatuated with Christianity, which led much of the art from Europe to depict aspects of Christianity, usually the birth of Jesus.  This piece was created by Netherlands native Gerard Horenbout, who had several manuscripts commissioned in the Northern European courts.             The subject of this piece is pretty basic, the birth of Jesus.  Sure the first twenty times an artist recreated the birth of Jesus it was pretty cool.  But this was probably the hundredth r...

Beowulf: Lord of the Bros 4/5 stars           I had the pleasure of viewing the NC state production of Beowulf, Lord of the Bros this weekend.  After a full viewing I can confirm that it was better than the book.  I have never related to Beowulf as strongly as I did until I viewed the play.  I'm sure this is exactly what the author of Beowulf originally intended.  I also enjoyed all the jewish stuff popping up all over the play, and am sure to bring the dreidel drinking game with me to whatever creepy frat I join once I leave this hell hole of a school.            This is my second freebie for a blogpost in a row.  Do I feel bad? No.  My goal is to finesse my way into having a freebie for every blogpost all year.              Side Note: After the play I saw the person who played Beowulf walking around the student center in a ramen noodle hoodie.  #college ...