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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.

Age 98
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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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Engaging Next Generation History Learners

The Mid-West Museum Association

Earlier this year our small-town-specific museum was asked what we had to offer for kindergarten-age students. Introducing young children to items from different time periods may pique their curiosity but helping them relate more fully to an item’s function and purpose can serve as a building block for understanding historical context.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. If a work is in pristine condition, especially for its age, it would have a higher value than a work with a lot of craquelure issues or paint loss. Please discuss how the values for the different types of appraisals may differ and why?

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Masters of the Bauhaus: Shaping Modernism’s Legacy

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Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. He worked in carpentry, metalwork, glass, photography, and graphic design.