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AUGUST 26, 2024
From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.
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APRIL 24, 2024
Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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APRIL 24, 2024
Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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JULY 29, 2024
Decadent Materiality Art Nouveau glass makers revealed the versatility of the medium by conveying in their creations the sensation of everything from iridescent jewel tones to silky enameling. These scintillating sensations spoke to the larger field of Art Nouveau design that often wove indulgent materials into their nature-inspired works.
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MAY 29, 2024
Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £850 GBP via Curated Auctions (Dec 2022).
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AUGUST 21, 2024
Sold for £70 via Dominic Winter Auctions (March 2022). Influence on Architecture and Design Rooted in Zen aesthetics, the use of natural materials like wood and paper alongside tatami mats and sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture creates harmonious spaces conducive to contemplation.
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AUGUST 19, 2024
Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Others were smaller in scale but incorporated precious and semi-precious materials.
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