Category Archives: Fine Art

A Saracen Blade

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Someone created this for me.  The blade is Damascus steel.  The Guard is metal from a meteorite.  It is wrapped in Springbok sinew and the handle is a cave bear tooth. It was made to fit my hand.  I was … Continue reading →

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“The Devil Wears Prada” a Review

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Download the_devil_wears_prada.doc A Review by Alan Farrell Eric suggested Adrienne Barbeau as an alternative for Streep.

Posted in Farrell, Film, Fine Art, Movie Reviews | 10 Comments

Willie and Mahmoud

Posted on July 3, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

"Know any good Moslem prayers? I wouldn’t want to miss any bets." From "Up Front" by Bill Mauldin American troops served alongside French North African soldiers in Italy.

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“Muhammad Worshiping at the Kaaba

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

For those who think that portrayal of the Prophet might be limited to the Shia, this Ottoman miniature of the 16th Century AD/CE is undoubtedly Sunni. Pat Lang

Posted in Fine Art, Politics, Religion | 29 Comments

The Prophet en Route to Heaven

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

Folks, amid all the news of the destruction of unsuspecting (and surprised) Scandinavians’ consulates and threats of mayhem to be unleashed upon the kuffar (the non-Muslim rest of us) I offer the opinion that the notion that Muhammad’s likeness can … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Fine Art, Politics | 5 Comments

Picture Title

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Michael Chevalier

I have "run into" this picture in a number of settings but have not been able to identify it precisely by title, medium, artist, period, etc.  Anyone know?  Is it an illustration? It depicts the final defense of St. Jean … Continue reading →

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