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Tempera Painting Through Time

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One of historys oldest painting methods, tempera is also one of the simplest in formulation. Though it was pushed to the periphery with the arrival of oil paints, tempera enjoyed a resurgence in the 20th century for artists to celebrate the tradition and technical advantages of the medium. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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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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Les Nabis Revealed: The 8 Artists Who Redefined Modern Art as We Know It

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Energized to achieve a “beauty beyond visible reality,” the Nabis group of French artists challenged convention to create a new artistic vision, as they harnessed Paul Gauguin’s synthetism to envisage an exciting alternative that would usher in the age of modern art. He also painted many nudes of his wife Marthe de Méligny.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023).

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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It’s the Zen influence of asymmetry (fukinsei) that’s perhaps most apparent throughout the history of art and can be seen in paintings from Caravaggio to van Gogh. Sold for $18,718,500 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). James Abbott McNeill Whistler – Portrait of Whistler’s Mother, Print. Sesshu Toyo – Ink on Paper.

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Sold for €600 via Burgersdijk & Niermans (May 2023). Placing Jerusalem at the heart of the painted vellum canvas that unusually shows south at the top map, it’s considered one of the finest pieces of medieval cartography and depicts the known world at the time of Europe, Asia, and Africa. (Manuscript World map in facsimile).

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

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Equipped with two horses, three kilns, and stencils to replace time-consuming hand painting, the brothers set the company on a path to success by adapting it for mass production. ” • They check not only a product’s maker mark but also examine its weight and glaze finish to help determine age and value. This set sold for $874.00