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Vladimir Kagan: timeless modernity

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Paying attention to the function of a piece of furniture as well as how materials could […] The post Vladimir Kagan: timeless modernity appeared first on Auction Central News.

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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. Juan Gris, Portrait of Pablo Picasso, 1912.

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

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Typified by clean lines and functional aesthetics, the movement would have an enduring impact on design, architecture, and the contemporary art of the Minimalism and Bauhaus movements. Used as a tool in the Communist revolution, this was art with a function that sought to eliminate the traditional boundaries between art and everyday life.

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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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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Job Announcement

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Responsibilities: Provide library collection conservation expertise through a variety of services to support access to and preservation of rare, unique, and/or fragile national library collection materials including but not limited to audiovisuals, books, ephemera, journals, photographs, portraits, posters, and early-modern and modern manuscripts.

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Opportunities to Protect Copyright User Rights from Contractual Override

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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.

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

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.