Book: “Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism” by Sebastian Smee
Facilitator: Marshall CarolusMeeting 
Date: Saturday, January 11, 10am-12pm “The Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic’s gripping account of the “Terrible Year” in Paris and its monumental impact on the rise of Impressionism. From the summer of 1870 to the spring of 1871, famously dubbed the “Terrible Year” by Victor Hugo, Paris and its people were besieged, starved, and forced into surrender by Germans―then imperiled again as radical republicans established a breakaway Commune, ultimately crushed by the French Army after bloody street battles and the burning of central Paris. As renowned art critic Sebastian Smee shows, it was against the backdrop of these tumultuous times that the Impressionist movement was born―in response to violence, civil war, and political intrigue. In stirring and exceptionally vivid prose, Smee tells the story of those dramatic days through the eyes of great figures of Impressionism. Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, and Edgar Degas were trapped in Paris during the siege and deeply enmeshed in its politics. Others, including Pierre-August Renoir and Frédéric Bazille, joined regiments outside of the capital, while Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro fled the country just in time. In the aftermath, these artists developed a newfound sense of the fragility of life. That feeling for transience―reflected in Impressionism’s emphasis on fugitive light, shifting seasons, glimpsed street scenes, and the impermanence of all things―became the movement’s great contribution to the history of art.” —W. W. Norton & Company, Publisher The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is drop-in, free, and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. “Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism” by Sebastian Smee

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Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria San Stefano

Citadel of Qaitbay

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✨🏰 Explore the Mystery Castle, the Secret of Kate Bay Castle 🏰✨ Dear friends, today I will take you into the fog of history and visit the treasure hidden in the depths of the years - Kate Bay Castle. 👣 Kate Bay Castle, a castle that has witnessed countless changes, every stone of it seems to tell the story of the past. 📜 From a distance, the outline of the castle looks particularly majestic against the blue sky, as if a silent guardian, quietly watching the surrounding land. Enter the castle and you will find beautiful murals and carvings that record traces of history and show the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen. 🎨 Standing on the tower of the castle, looking around, the beautiful scenery around, people can&#39;t help but sigh the flow of time and the natural magnificence. 🌄 Here, time seems to be slow, every moment is worth savoring. If you are curious about history, and if you are eager to explore the secrets of the years, Kate Bay Castle is definitely a destination not to be missed. 🧳

Serapeum of Alexandria

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The remains of a historic building from the Hellenistic period in Egypt. The only thing left here is a small sphinx. The large platform of the foundation is still preserved, which makes the pillar look even more lonely. This is the remains of a landmark in Alexandria.

Alexandria Bibliotheca

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The ancient Library of Alexandria was built in the third century BC at the beginning of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. It was the largest library in the world at that time, with a collection of more than 500,000 volumes, covering literature, science and technology, art, philosophy and other fields, attracting famous people from all over the world. Scientists, philosophers, thinkers and artists come to visit, such as Archimedes, Euclid, etc. also come here to conduct research, lecture, write books and engage in other academic exchange activities. Alexandria therefore became the world&#39;s cultural and scientific research center at that time. The Ptolemaic dynasty also produced numerous talents, producing a group of astronomers, geographers, mathematicians, medical scientists and linguists who made outstanding contributions to world science and technology.
The new library is located next to the promenade of Alexandria on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, next to the large statue of the &quot;Mediterranean Bride&quot;. It cost a total of US$225 million and is novel, unique and eye-catching. The new library is very comprehensive, including the main library, youth library, blind library, planetarium, manuscript exhibition hall, ancient books and rare book museum, cultural relics museum, science and history museum, and comprehensively considers children, blind people, and people with visual impairments. needs; the books included are also all-inclusive and have everything you need. The Library of Alexandria is an absolutely fantastic place for Alexandrians and visitors from around the world.

Lighthouse of Alexandria

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[Scenery] The Lighthouse of Alexandria near Sham el-Nessim can be seen from a distance. I had enough time so I walked over to take a look.

Montazah Palace Gardens

Montazah Palace is also known as the &quot;Egyptian Summer Palace&quot;, &quot;Montazah Palace Garden&quot;, &quot;Montazah Garden&quot;, &quot;Farouk Summer Palace&quot;, etc. It is the palace of Farouk, the last king of Egypt. It is located in a vast scenic area at the eastern end of Alexandria Port. The palace overlooks the quiet beach and is surrounded by date palm trees and gardens. The architecture combines Florentine and Turkish styles. It is now the Egyptian State Guesthouse. Montazah Palace was a summer resort for the royal family before 1952. Now the beach is open to tourists and anglers, and the palace is not open to the public.
Montazah Palace Park is the best green place in Alexandria, with a large area. This is a good place for Egyptian families to go out for picnics, and it is also a romantic choice for couples to fall in love.

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