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11. Optical Illusion Art: Is what you get really what you see?
December 14, 2009
Optical illusion art, also known as op art, is a mathematically-based genre that produces optical illusions. It uses the repetition of form and color to create moiré patterns that give rise to illusions. It also distorts our sense of depth, causing foreground-background confusion, as well as other...
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12. Art Deco Designs Set for a Bold Comeback
November 18, 2009
Art Deco designs permeated nearly everything in the 20's and 30's. Their purpose was solely decorative. They were included in architecture, jewellery, pottery, silverware, and furniture, and were instantly adopted by movie makers. Considering the film industry's powerful influence on the public, mo...
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13. Comic Book Art
September 18, 2009
The very first comic book was born in the United States and is often said to have been officially launched by ‘Famous Funnies’ in 1934. What followed was mass production of a wide assortment of comic books that eventually led comic book historians to categorize them according to their birthday. They...
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14. Budget Artwork - Thinking Outside the Box
August 13, 2009
The economy may not be in great shape but that should not stop you from sprucing up your home or apartment and making it look like a million bucks. And, believe it or not, you can do it all on a meager budget.
When you think of redecorating, your first thought is: expensive. Well, redecor...
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15. Investing in Art during a Recession: A Wise Choice?
July 21, 2009
The downturn in the economy is worrying many investors. Cuts to the workforce are widening. The stock market is suffering as several reliable companies that have been around for centuries are now crumbling. This on-going phenomenon has levelled the playing field for investments. Commodities that wer...
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16. The Arrival of Goalie Mask Art
May 19, 2009
The first ever-recorded goalie mask to be worn in the NHL was sported by Montreal Canadian goaltender Jacques Plante on November 1st, 1959. The mask was plain and simple as Plante’s sole purpose for wearing it was to protect himself from injury. The first net-minder to decorate his mask was Gerry Ch...
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17. The Long History of Food in Art
April 08, 2009
Still life paintings of edibles such as bread, fruits and vegetables have been around for centuries. Archaeologists have found drawings of food on the walls of Egyptian pyramids. It was believed that, through magical properties, they would nourish those gone on to the after life.
Ancient his...
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18. The Awakening of Environmental Art
February 10, 2009
There exists a new movement in the art world that involves blending art into the fields of urban design, architecture, gardening, sculpture, tourism and fashion. It is referred to as environmental art. There are no rules to follow - just an impulse to meld art and other domains together.
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19. The History and Copyright of Clip Art
December 29, 2008
Clip art is a collection of graphic images of various shapes, sizes and colors, including maps, diagrams, illustrations, cartoons and designs, available to you for copying and pasting into your own page layout. You can shop for any activity that needs an image, such as business presentations, birthd...
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20. Wall Murals: The New Craze in Wall Decorating
November 07, 2008
Wall murals date back to prehistoric times when they were simple drawings found in caves. They were typically pictures of various animals such as horses, stags and cattle. They were even made for the authorities on request to get their political messages across to the lower classes. Nowadays, wall m...
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