Cynthia, as I am uploading my collection on my blog believe I just want to crawl into a corner and weep. These paintings are so perfect in every detail rendered that I just keep thinking how will I ever get to that stage?! It's hopeless, yet so inspirational.
Sharon, you post nice Eastern art and when I have a moment I will post soem Iranian paintings other than what you have. It's just interesting to see how different cultures adapt to each other. On that subject have your read
My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk? It talks about Miniaturist that are facing the request for modernization and adaptation to european painting styles. You can read more about a review I did on my blog.
Marvin, a true "tour de force" no? I heard the Dahesh has closed it's doors. Have they found a new place? Have you heard anything?