20111214
patina
patina is a word I first learnt from my grandpa. since then i love discovering it around. it was interesting to advice a student doing thesis on material decomposition, weathering, and abandoned structures lately.
patina (via Merriam-Webster dictionary)
pa·ti·na noun \pə-ˈtē-nə, ˈpa-tə-nə\
plural pa·ti·nas or pa·ti·nae
Definition of PATINA
1
a : a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
b : a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
2
: an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
3
: a superficial covering or exterior
Origin of PATINA
Italian, from Latin, shallow dish — more at paten
First Known Use: 1748
patina (via urban dictionary):
The term that antique appraisers and collectors use to describe rust or age on an old object to try to increase its value.
20111212
20111211
growing
20111207
public-private baths
An outdoor pool of Samothraki's thermal baths found on the foot of Saos mountain.
Labels: architecture, evros
20111202
20111201
PROTHESES
I was excited to create this series of lectures as part of my thesis prep course at WIT during this fall.
Labels: events