![From Wikipedia on January 9, 2010:
The first known mention of the word ABRACADABRA was in the 2nd century AD in a poem called De Medicina Praecepta by Serenus Sammonicus, physician to the Roman emperor Caracalla, who prescribed that the sufferer from the disease wear an amulet containing the word written in the form of a triangle:[1]
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From Wikipedia on January 9, 2010:
The first known mention of the word ABRACADABRA was in the 2nd century AD in a poem called De Medicina Praecepta by Serenus Sammonicus, physician to the Roman emperor Caracalla, who prescribed that the sufferer from the disease wear an amulet containing the word written in the form of a triangle:[1]
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AThis, he explained, diminishes the hold over the patient of the spirit of the disease. Other Roman emperors, including Geta and Alexander Severus, were followers of the medical teachings of Serenus Sammonicus and are likely to have used the incantation as well.
Untitled Postcard #4 - David LaMorte
I have been thinking a lot about value, the things we value and what makes something valueable. I am really interesting in the one dollar bill because of its symbolism as a valuable object and how it’s value has changed so much.
I also included images that represent online video and mass marketing because of their relationship to value.
Untitled Postcard #3 - David LaMorte
As much as I love LEGOs, I’m always amazed how expensive they are.
Untitled Postcard #2 - David LaMorte
This is a variation on a few of the themes I have been working on lately. On this postcard I am using the diamond pattern and some of my dollar bills.
Untitled Postcard #1 - David LaMorte
I have been working with this diamond pattern for a little while now. I might want to use this for something else, but I like how this piece works on its own. I love how the pattern lets me us a lot of different paper without looking too busy.
I know I stole this idea, but I can not remember from where.
I had another of my images get onto Eat Sleep Draw!!
NYC Paper Amphora
A boy and his mouse.
The Warhol of our time.
