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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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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Once considered prized pieces of art, cartography today holds a more functional and utilitarian place in society. Sold for €600 via Burgersdijk & Niermans (May 2023). Sold for £1,500,000 via Bonhams (November 2023). million at Bonhams’ Islamic and Indian Art Sale in December 2023. COSA, JUAN de la.

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Calls for Small Art Around New England

Michael Rose Fine Art

The show is open to all non-functional two and three-dimensional works. Header photo: The Collaborative’s 2023 Small Works Show, via Michael Rose. The Collaborative Small Works Show Deadline: November 17, 2024 The Collaborative in Warren, Rhode Island, is seeking entries for its annual Small Works Show.

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What can we learn from the “Museum of Awesome”?

The Mid-West Museum Association

Attendees write in their responses to Museum of Awesome prompts at AMM 2023. In 2023, we asked: What would be in the museum? Museum of Awesome Brainstorm Sheet 2023 Trust Flows Up and Down We received a lot of write-in comments about internal cultures and qualities of leadership at the Museum of Awesome. Who works there?

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

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Experimenting with the artistic possibilities of colour lithography, the group embraced decoration as painting’s primary function as they sought to break free from naturalism and chart a new path for modern art. Sold for €68,000 via Artcurial (October 2023) Maurice Denis Maurice Denis – Virginal printemps (pommiers en fleurs) (1894).

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Opportunities to Protect Copyright User Rights from Contractual Override

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on September 24, 2024, 4:22 pm ET Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash The US Copyright Act includes special rights for libraries and the scholarly functions they support. However, when licensing digital content, publishers and vendors sometimes include terms to restrict certain uses that are lawful under copyright law.