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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

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However, the underlying defining principles hold true in the art that emerged from the movement: a rejection of history and traditional concepts like realism, innovation, and experimentation (shown in abstract shapes, colors, and lines), and an emphasis on new materials and techniques. What Themes Had the Largest Impact on Modern Art?

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

One can either procure off site storage at a bonded fine art storage facility, or make space at home by assessing the dimensional space the art will take up that is currently resting and building rack spaces that are designed to safely accommodate it, taking into account your future needs.

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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Deeply intertwined with social, political, and industrial themes, Constructivism’s innovative methods and socially engaged philosophy broke down barriers between art and life, as it sought to create a better society through art. Vladimir Tatlin – Exhibition Poster, 1920. I affirmed: it’s all over. Basic colors.

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Handle with Care: Tips for sending museum collections to conservation

The Mid-West Museum Association

Contributed by Nikita Werner on behalf of Guardian Fine Art Services. Does the repair require specialized tools or materials that you either have on-hand or are easily obtained? This can be related to monetary, or insurance replacement value, as well as educational, or functional value.

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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. This “less is more” approach is also found in the clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and natural materials of Zen-influenced interior design.

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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

FINE ART: A. Dust board on back, undersides “Plane” marks, measurement marks, type of glues, hardware, glazing Functionality Genre or period Geographical location HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH: A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING OBJECTS by John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography 1. Provenance Paint?

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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He studied and then taught at the Bauhaus School , revolutionizing fine arts, craft, and industrial design. Breuer s Bauhaus Beginnings: A New Vision for Design The Bauhaus was an influential avant-garde school of design, architecture and applied arts that was founded in Germany in 1919 by Walter Gropius.