Julian Onderdonk (1882 - 1922)

ravenclaw things

for ravenclaw pride day and cause it’s my house <3

- idealistic

- super creative

- questions everything

- asks “but WHY” a lot

- says “WHY NOT” a lot

- super curious

- general hipstering™

- drinks black coffee

- don’t stereotype me

- writes random thoughts down so they don’t forget them, has notebooks full

- puns, puns, puns

- horrible wordplay

- clever sayings, quotes, one liners

- subtle innuendo, double entendre

- half of camera roll is memes

- lots of super obscure/confusing inside jokes

- epic paradoxes

- puzzles, riddles, enigmas

- has notebooks full of song lyrics because they were just so good and so you that you had to write them down

- having random doodles in the borders of your notebooks

- having the most idiotic and stupid and also the deepest and most profound thoughts, usually one after the other

- writing therapeutic letters that never get sent

- binge reads books series, forgets to eat/drink/sleep

- the high of not being able to put a good book down

- just one more chapter

- staying up until 3 am to finish the book

- the smell of libraries and old books

- running your finger down the book binding

- keeps small tokens as memorabilia

- having two pairs of glasses because one pair is always missing

- lost is a strong word, i just misplaced it

- cracks themselves up but no one else gets their sense of humor

- reads/interprets facial expressions/body language really well

- overthinks everything

- much overthinking

- had/has imaginary friends

- dissects fictional characters

- falls in love with fictional characters

- “too much” imagination

- not quick tempered but a force of nature when provoked

- knows what to say in an argument to infuriate the other person, and says it

- conspiracy theories

- being different for the sake of being different

- stands out from the crowd

- keeps everyone else’s secrets, doesn’t tell their own

- feels both highs and lows deeply, doesn’t admit it

- sensitive but not outwardly emotional

- finds meaning in the tiniest things

- starlight

- moonlight

- walks outside at midnight

- reflections in smooth lakes

- plays out conversations in head a million times

- forehead kisses

- gentle hair stroking

- relationships built on deep respect and earned trust

- doesn’t care what anyone thinks except a very select few

- chooses close friends carefully

- some things have to be just exactly right, everything else is whatever

- a big, fluffy blanket cocoon

- funny/elaborate/antiquated/ridiculous insults

- flannel

- combat boots

- either they look like alternative fashion icons or hobos, there is no in between

- the worst procrastinators

- will debate you

- agree to disagree

- high towers

- spiral staircases

- diy projects

- rain drops streaming down smooth glass windows

- hides deep emotions from most people

- reads between the lines

- scared of falling in love

- being stubborn, not changing for others

- will steal your food

- fangirls way too hard

- sour candy

- the best comeback three hours too late

- fascinated by everything that could’ve been

- fascinated by psychology sociology

- all of the ologies

- eureka moments

- afraid of forgetting

- refers to everyone (including themselves) as “human”

- talks to themselves a lot

- loves black and white movies

- packing a week in advance, or five minutes in advance

- leaning in to hear a lowered voice

- forgetting what day/month/year it is

- asking what if

- seeing the unseen

- noticing the unnoticed

- not getting trouble because no one believes you did it

- fierce competitiveness

- being the first one to try something new

Professor: you’ve failed two tests now,

Ravenclaw: That’s twice you’ve failed to educate me.

you know when you’re all negative and you feel like nothing is gonna get better in your life and so you put your headphones on to distract yourself and you start listening to a song and so you start thinking about who the song belongs to and see that it’s the artist that you discovered when you needed someone the most. and that gives you nostalgia and you smile a little and feel so greatful for somehow having them, because they make you feel less lonely and sometimes they make you forget about those bad thoughts or problems in your life and it’s like you’re happy for a bit?

i think it’s one of the best feelings ever because someone who doesn’t even know you is able to make you feel so much only with a song or a video or a picture. it’s magical, it feels so unreal. you know what i mean?

reading alone in your room at sunset with your windows open while the wind caresses your skin is probably the closest thing we have to a cure for the human condition

academic brain wants to study and read and do shit but chemically imbalanced brain only knows lay in bed, procrastinate, and think about doing shit

types of study breaks for every situation

if you realize you’ve been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. then back to the books.

if you’re feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stare at a wall for a few minutes. gather yourself.

if you can’t seem to focus: get moving and get outside. take out the garbage, check your mail box, maybe walk your dog. just get moving and get fresh air. it’ll help bring you back.

if there’s something else going on in your life and you can’t get it off your mind: write down what’s going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. it’ll help you work things out.

if you’re just mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. any longer and you’ll hit REM and you’ll wake up feeling just as tired. once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.

if the material is boring as hell: find another way to study. see if there’s a crash course video online about it or draw out what you’re trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.

if people around you won’t shut up: listen to some music. soundtrack and classical music is always good because they won’t absorb you as much as music with lyrics. white noise (like ocean waves, rain sounds, etc.) also works.

if you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend who’s not in the class and try to teach the material to them. this will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.

when hayao miyazaki said that true love was two people inspiring each other to live…recognizing just how hard living is, putting one foot in front of the other every day, how easy it is to lose our passion for it…… that’s the real shit

Century

15th

16th

17th

18th

19th

20th

Art movement

academic art

art nouveau

baroque

classicism

cubism

dadaism

expressionism

fauvism

impressionism

neo-classicism

post-impressionism

pre-raphaelism

primitivism

realism

renaissance

rococo

romanticism

surrealism

symbolism

ukiyo-e

Continent

asia

europe

latin america

middle east

oceania

us & canada

Themes and motifs

animals

architecture

biblical figures

fantasy

greek myth

historical figures

interiors

landscapes

literary characters

mythology

nature

norse myth

portraits

roman myth

society/people

the moon

the sea/ocean

the sky

urban/cityscapes

war

Genre

abstract

animal painting

cityscape

genre painting

history painting

landscape

portrait

seascape

self-portrait

still life

Greek Gods Aesthetic - [Solange pyr Polus]

[ Aphrodite ]: laughter-loving, sweet smiles, dressed in silk and satin, flower in their hair, thrives on attention, sees the world as a runway, unapologetically sexual, the sea washing their ankles, in love with love, stirrer of passion, cunning concealed by painted lips, secret daggers, doves, revolution in their kiss, delighting in the waves, flirtatious winks, strolling along the beach, staring wistfully from a balcony, this is how to be a heartbreaker, your girlfriend thinks they’re attractive, wants to be adored, gets turned on by danger

[ Apollo ]: glitz and glamour, art galleries, turning the volume up, being made of gold, neatly-organized music sheets, notebooks filled with poetry, bathing in the sunlight, the powerful urge to create, collecting vinyl records, beautiful cover of Wonderwall, playing multiple instruments, tasting like sunshine, healing touch, speaking in prophecies, smile mingled with wrath, shunning lies, sporting shades, hanging out at music festivals with their friends, sleeps naked, arrow to the heart, paint brushes, probably has a Tinder account

[ Ares ]: armed for battle, wants to raise a dog with their significant other, soft spot for children, gives piggyback rides, scarred body, blood on their hands and face, willing to fight the world for the ones they love, fights against injustice, warm hugs, well-worn combat boots, boxing gloves, bandages wrapped around bruised knuckles, fist raised in protest, ignites revolutions, fear is a prison, more sensitive than what their tough shell may have you think, exhausted, damaged goods, force to be reckoned with, red roses,curses under their breath

[ Artemis ]: keen senses of a hunter, freckles like constellations on their skin, piercing eyes, disheveled braid, moonlight peeking through the shadows, the calm of the forest at night, lying on the grass and staring at the stars,mother doe and her fawn, protecting their kin, the moon shimmering on a still lake, quiver full of arrows resting against the bark of a tree, running with wolves, bonding while circled around a campfire, not being much of a people person, arrow hitting its target, popping egos, patience on 3%, touches heaven and returns howling

[ Athena ]: discerning gaze, unreadable face, the patience of a life-long teacher, quiet museums, owl perched on their finger, armor that intimidates, eye for architecture, plays the sims for the sole purpose of building houses, studied the blade while everyone else was busy getting laid, big fan of logic, loves brain teasers, go-getter, balls of wool displayed on shelves, ancient buildings, sweaters in neutrals and cool colors, hair done up, can kill you with their brain, heads to the library often to research, sharpened pencils, abs that can cut steel, stoic statues, pottery classes  

[ Demeter ]: soil-covered hands, smile that can bloom flowers, skin loved by the sun, being the mom friend, can lift you and all of your friends, flowers kept in the pockets of overalls, takes pride in their beautiful garden, speaks to their plants, leaves rustling in the wind, stalks of wheat, picking fruit, greenhouses, heart as strong as a mountain, values simplicity, daisies dotted across a collarbone, curls crowned with flowers, folded pile of sweaters in warm hues, pulling out fresh-baked bread out of the oven and the smell wafting through the air

[ Dionysus ]: drunk shitposter, on their sixth glass of wine before you’ve even finished your second, seductive smirks, untamed curls, rich fabrics on dark skin, sleek-furred panthers,theater masks, stage productions, receiving a standing ovation, rose caught between their teeth, being the baby of the bunch, wild parties that last from sundown to sunup, creeping vines, inspiring loyalty, grand opera houses, masquerade balls, rolls of film, shattered chandeliers with broken glass scattered across the wine-spilled floor, pouring champagne into flutes, lives for the applause

[ Hephaestus ]: the calloused hands of someone who knows labor, sweaty brow, flame burning in their eyes, inventive mind, broad shoulders, steampunk goggles, nuts and bolts stored away in little boxes, ashes, striking a match, blueprints for future projects, fixing up a busted up car and giving it cool upgrades, wrestles with bitterness, work boots have seen better years,wrinkled plaid shirts, iron melted by blazing fire, huge jackets, crafting masterpieces, greased-stained overalls, fascination with robotics, pain is fuel, stack of weaponry, even their muscles have muscles

[ Hera ]: resting bitch face, dressed to the nines, cows grazing on a pasture, cool rain, loving and hating fiercely, hand clutching a string of pearls, large chandelier with glittering crystals, plays the sims for the sole purpose of killing off their sims, romance to realism, pictures of the sky while flying on a plane, files that under fuck it, downs glasses of wine as they relax with a scented bubble bath and netflix, like their selfie or you’re grounded, knows 57 convenient ways to murder a man, dark eyes that penetrate your soul, marble and gold

[ Hermes ]: devil-may-care smile, ink-stained hands, always up-to-date on the latest technology, will steal your french fries, does it for the vine, shitposter, puts googly eyes on everything, meme hoarder, long drives on the highway, ma and pop diners, spontaneous road trips, folded maps, fingers dancing across the keyboard of a laptop, shooting hoops on the basketball court,chatting up strangers as you all journey to your own destinations, goes jogging in the morning, mixes red bull with coffee, menace on april fool’s, hoodies and sneakers    

[ Poseidon ]: storm with skin, colorful coral reefs, waves crashing against the shore, the sea casting its spell, stroking the soft fur of a cat, their heart pounding as their horse’s gentle trot speeds into a gallop, tousled locks, clothes smeared with paint, owns several sketchbooks yet always yearns to own more, leather jackets, fondness for diy projects, handwriting that flows across the page, nimble fingers playing the strings of a violin, velvety singing voice that haunts your dreams, mood as ever-changing as the sea, the roar of a motorcycle, compass with a spinning arrow

[ Zeus ]: thunder in their heart, running on coffee, flash of lightning, natural charisma, eloquence, badass in a nice suit, aficionado of history, force of nature, lenny face, pretends that they don’t have feelings but they do, nightmare-filled nights, proud arm around their lover’s waist, high-rise buildings, planes soaring through a cloudless sky, technician on the piano, maintains order, strong handshake, juggling multiple events on their busy schedule with apparent ease, most likely to be voted class president out of their peers, expensive watch, like a boss

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