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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Despite this diversity, American folk art does share some core characteristics: Hand-Craftsmanship American folk art typically incorporates materials that can be wrought by hand.

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How to find treasured interior design pieces & special decor

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We are going to go straight in and show you some of the most incredible finds from iacf antiques fairs, enough to get you excited about your home again! Knoll was born to world famous parents, architect and Cranbook Academy of Art directer, Eliel Saarinen and textile artist, Loja Saarinen – Eero was surrounded by design his entire life!

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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

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A sunny day with brocante on offer at Newark International Antiques Fair In the realm of vintage and antiques, there exists a term that evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure: brocante. In those times, traders would set up stalls to sell various used and second-hand items, including textiles and household goods.

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How to Create the Perfect Vintage Nursery

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Quite the opposite in fact; blending high-quality antique pieces with modern vintage-inspired furniture can add a freshness and durability to the room, while personal touches and soft fabrics create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Sold for $850 via Concept Art Gallery (October 2017) Form follows function in the designs of the Bauhaus school.