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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form

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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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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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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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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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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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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

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Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Materials and aesthetics : Many expensive watches are made from precious metals and stones. Some are crafted in limited quantities with less costly materials but still command a high price due to their scarcity.

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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

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Pietro Andrea Mattioli – 4 folios from “Commentaries on the Six Books of Pedacius Dioscorides Anazarbeus on Medical Material,” 1565. Sold for £226,800 GBP via Sotheby’s (May 2022). Sold for £17,000 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (July 2022). Sold for £14,400 GBP via Sotheby’s (July 2005).

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Expanding Outreach Through a Reimagined Permanent Exhibit: Historic Crossroads Center

The Mid-West Museum Association

Other special features include a road surface table that allows visitors to see and feel the various road building materials, a life-sized settler’s cabin façade, a big-wheel bicycle to illustrate the county’s bicycle boom in the late 1800s and many large-scale photographs. Planning for the project began in summer 2022.

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The Mid-West Museum Association

Other special features include a road surface table that allows visitors to see and feel the various road building materials, a life-sized settler’s cabin façade, a big-wheel bicycle to illustrate the county’s bicycle boom in the late 1800s and many large-scale photographs. Planning for the project began in summer 2022.