MANOLIS GLEZOS: PORTRAIT IN THE METHOD OF RUBENS

Manolis Glezos (Μανώλης Γλέζος) is a living legend. Our grandmother calls him “The True Patriot.” He was very kind to let me paint him. I considered it a good opportunity for me to try following a classical method of painting. It’s like following a new recipe to make a very familiar cake. Warning: this article isContinue reading “MANOLIS GLEZOS: PORTRAIT IN THE METHOD OF RUBENS”

BOOK LAUNCH IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Lesson plan support and educational theory is explained throughout The If Odysseyby author Peter Worley as readers use stories from Homer’s Odyssey to stimulate philosophic dialogue in contemporary classrooms. This is the second book in The Philosophy Foundation‘s flagship series. Using my undergrad philosophy background, my intimate knowledge of the original text, sourcing foundational designsContinue reading “BOOK LAUNCH IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM”

THE IF ODYSSEY BOOK – A PHILOSOPHICAL GREEK MYTH AND STORYTELLING FOR 8-16 YEAR OLDS

Using Homer’s epic tales as inspiration, this book offers lesson plans and storytelling tips to facilitate philosophical discussions with children aged 8-16. The If Odyssey draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer’s epic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus but also to that other greatContinue reading “THE IF ODYSSEY BOOK – A PHILOSOPHICAL GREEK MYTH AND STORYTELLING FOR 8-16 YEAR OLDS”