Daily Archives: October 26, 2012
Another Great State Capitol
This time in Helena, Montana.
Built in the traditional neoclassical style, this building’s elaborate use of stained glass gives the interior a very different feel than other state capitols we’ve visited.
Art Spotted: Ancient Mayan Dental Decoration
Text by Rachael C. Bible
Today's Art Spotted comes from the Late Classic Mayan Period (from 700 to 900 CE/AD). Intentional dental modification in the Mayan culture dates back to at least 2,500 years ago. Jeweled inlays on the outer side of the teeth (the labial surface) required extremely skilled dentists as it would be easy to injure the pulp cavity.
Heeeeeey, Ai Wei Wei
Found this via the Asia Society Tumblr
Feels a little hastily edited compared to other parody videos.
