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Bavay
Among Our Gallic-Roman Ancestors.
It is via the Chaussée Brunehaut, an ancient and straight Roman road, that one must approach Bavay, the ancient Bagacum, capital of the Nervii, whose bravery Caesar himself admired in his Gallic Wars.
Situated like an island in the midst of a star of Roman roads that crisscross all of ancient Belgic Gaul, the city reveals, behind the façade of a peaceful flower-adorned village, the vestiges of one of the largest and richest Roman cities in northern France.
Wabi Sabi
A Brief History of an Aesthetic
Part one
Wabi Sabi, a Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept, embodies a worldview infused with humility, simplicity, and an appreciation of ephemeral beauty. This aesthetic, deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism, values imperfections and the marks left by time, inviting us to a more authentic contemplation of nature and art. In this first part, Théophanos invites you to explore the origins and evolution of the term Wabi from its early manifestations in the spiritual and cultural practices of ancient Japan.
The Living Stones
of the Templars in Aisne
Land of Woods and Stones, of Forests and Cathedrals Rising to the Sky, the Aisne is a Land of Natural, Historical, and Spiritual Heritage.
The extraordinary adventure of the Templars in the Aisne is illustrated through exceptionally well-preserved remnants. From Laon to Montigny-l’Allier in the south of the department, they form living stones on the Templar trail, allowing us to retrace the incredible history of these warrior monks.
Artists
during the First World War
Academic artists, Nabis, Cubists and Futurists were all affected by the war.
The onset of the First World War upended the art world, challenging the portrayal of a mechanized war marked by swift and tumultuous developments. In the midst of academic revival and the emergence of novel artistic forms, this article delves into the artworks dedicated to the First World War.