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The Grief Beneath: Reflections Andrew Wyeth
The truth behind Andrew Wyeth's paintings speaks far more to death and loss than Americana
Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) was the perfect target for both the dismissive, incensed judgment of art critics as well as the adoration of the larger public. His meticulous landscapes of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Cushing, Maine captured the pristine, rural nature … Continue reading
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Tagged American realism, Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Christina's World, Death, Grief, Maine, Realism, Tempera, Wyeth
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Cézanne: Letting the Grief Settle
Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne's "Sorrow" is telling of how the painter lived with death and grief
Check out more of our Soulful Expressions posts here to explore more articles on art that inspire us to consider the way we approach death and dying. No one knows grief better than Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). When I talk … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Accepting Death, Art, Cezanne, Death, Grief, Grieving, Paul Cezanne, post-impressionism
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Weekly Tip – Memorial Service Idea: The Feather Memorial Bouquet
Let your celebration of life ceremony take flight with this memorial ceremony craft
Weekly Tip: Feather Memorial Craft Explore more of SevenPonds’ tips through the Practical Tips page , in which you can discover everything from memorial craft ideas to help with end-of-life planning. When it comes to planning a memorial service or … Continue reading
Why Have Epitaphs Been So Popular For So Long?
A look at the origins of epitaphs and why they are often found on the graves of lost loved ones
When a person walks around a cemetery, it is quite common to see a good portion of graves or plaques marked with epitaphs. The word, “epitaph,” itself stems from the Greek word “epitaphios,” which means “a funeral oration over tomb.” … Continue reading
Study Finds Sudden Deaths of Beloved Friends and Family Members Can Trigger Onset of Psychiatric Disorders in Survivors
Researchers find the stresses and shocks during grieving over unexpected deaths can lead to the onset of a variety of psychiatric disorders for survivors
At Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, researchers, along with colleagues from Columbia University’s School of Social Work and Harvard Medical School, have performed the first study that shows a direct link between acute bereavement and the new-onset of … Continue reading
Weekly Tip: Negotiation for After Death Plans
What does it cost you to make sure your post-death plan fees aren't too high? Only a bit of gall and negotian motivation
Weekly Tip: Planning for Death and Negotiating Your Estate Fees It can be hard to speak up for yourself when creating your post-death plans. But, in sharing her estate planning experience, a woman named Jody Roth explains why one of your … Continue reading
