tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18765888.post5241739827349708542..comments2023-10-19T07:09:33.346-07:00Comments on Painting Journal: New BeginningsDiane Widler Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270246393901276648noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18765888.post-66203702026689237982010-01-06T11:09:34.107-08:002010-01-06T11:09:34.107-08:00Yes, thank you Darlene.
My grandfather in 1961 exp...Yes, thank you Darlene.<br />My grandfather in 1961 expressed in his facial expression that the Chinese history I was studying in High School fell far short of what needs to be common knowledge. He said someday I might enjoy studying it in depth. I haven't studied it nearly enough. But the more I have become aware, the more questions I have of the relationship of East and West.<br />As yet my story doesn't cover how th Silk Road Trade impacted Islam. I notice though none of the trade routes passed through Mecca and Medina. When Islam evolved and spread, the forests of the past had recently degenerated into desert. The winds and blowing dust made it more comfortable to crouch in a fetal position while praying. Then the Muslims would feel their humble state. They would not have the benefit of following the words with a questioning finger. This is just a guess: Ultimately the desert conditions may have caused the decline of the Golden Age of Islam of scholarship, architecture and scientific accomplishments.Diane Widler Wenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270246393901276648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18765888.post-32364796313811979072010-01-06T09:30:40.806-08:002010-01-06T09:30:40.806-08:00I have just finished reading the series on Aracapa...I have just finished reading the series on Aracapana. It is fascinating reading, Diane, and I have enjoyed it very much.<br /><br />The history and drama of the figure is all new to me and I find it to be educational as well as very interesting. Thank you for a series of great posts.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.com