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JUNE 20, 2024

In this edition of "Source Material," the artist known for her surrealist and fantastical paintings takes us to a few equally magical corners of Europe. The post Exploring a 15th-Century Monster Park and Balthus’s Studio with Painter Ariana Papademetropoulos appeared first on Artnet News.

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JULY 17, 2024

How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. Ray also leveraged the medium to further explore the artistic preoccupations of his career.

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MAY 27, 2024

In addition to commissioning epic poems and musical scores, many Mughal leaders also ordered detailed paintings to accompany various texts in bound book forms. These paintings formed the foundation for Mughal miniature paintings that are revered for their intricacy and opulence. Iran and Mughal India, 16th and 17th century.

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APRIL 24, 2024

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (June 2014).

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APRIL 24, 2024

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (June 2014).

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JULY 29, 2024

Looking for antique paintings for sale or simply interested in learning more about them? Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art enthusiast, antique paintings can add character and charm to any space. For instance, if the painting is secured with nails, the canvas likely dates back to around 1940 or earlier.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

What is Modernism art and which artists embraced the movement? In this article, we explore the rich tapestry of Modernism and how this period championed a new order in artistic expression. One common characteristic of modernism was self-consciousness regarding art and social traditions, leading artists to experiment with form.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Current tax laws only allow artists to write off the expenses spent on the physical art supplies. The paint, the canvas and possibly the frame, but never the value of the art, or the time spent creating these paintings. I remember the exact moment where my thinking shifted and I felt such clarity.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Striving for order and formality through simple form, line, and color, Hard Edge Painting was given its name by Californian critic Jules Langsner in 1959. Known for its impersonal nature, economy of form, smooth surface, and bold color, Hard Edge Painting’s name was derived from the solid, (or ‘hard edges’) separating color.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. You can also examine the doll for artist signatures or maker’s marks, manufacturer marks or other details that can help you identify it. The painted, molded hair.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Lauren’s research interests include studying the effects of adhesives on cultural materials, diagnostic imaging, and exploring cross-disciplinary adaptive treatment techniques for ephemeral technological materials. and global intellectual property laws through negotiation, mediation and litigation.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Used as a device to catch the eye and create rhythm, repetition is a common technique in Minimalism, with paintings often emphasizing the flatness of the canvas. Challenging traditional notions of artistic expression, Minimalism pushed the boundaries of what art can be – and its concentrated form of beauty would leave a lasting legacy.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the school manifesto, Gropius stat ed that “the Bauhaus strives to reunite arts and crafts – sculpture, painting, applied art, and handicrafts – as the permanent elements of a new architecture”. When the school moved from Weimar to Dessau he began to teach a class in painting. Sold for €87,500 EUR via Grisebach (December 2020).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The market for fine art is ever-evolving and while most news about the gallery field focuses on blue chip outposts in major cosmopolitan centers the vast majority of working artists operate within their own regional communities dotted around the United States. Artists are constantly seeking new venues to show and sell their work.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

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. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio ( Wikimedia Commons ). James Abbott McNeill Whistler – Portrait of Whistler’s Mother, Print.

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JULY 1, 2024

Upending the fine-art world, Collage and Assemblage subverted the very fabric of art, as artists like Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp elevated everyday items into high art, broke boundaries, and challenged traditional notions of what constitutes art, leaving an indelible print on the art world in their wake.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Genuine hardware is typically made of sturdy materials like brass or iron, but contemporary replicas could be made of less expensive materials. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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APRIL 3, 2024

From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As after which artisans mastered the blue and white painted porcelain popular today.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of "unity" also is helpful - does the form, the material, the detail of this object fit within the period, or the artisan? Identifying the materials which makeup an object is important and can be challenging. Certain materials, such as gold, are recognized as being inherently more valuable than others, such as tin.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Knowledge of American History, significant historical documents and collections Prior professional framing design experience Working knowledge of paper and painting conservation methods Qualified candidates should provide a cover letter and resume and reply by email ONLY to: Bill@archivalartservices.com.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Established by Walter Gropius in Germany, 1919, the revolutionary design school and art movement brought together a community of artists with the aim of bringing art and design back into contact with everyday life. Rejecting excessive ornament as it encouraged the sin of pride, Shaker furniture makers focused on overall form and proportions.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The masterful art of intarsia has produced some awe-inspiring pieces of Renaissance craftsmanship, but these meticulously crafted ‘paintings’ in wood with a geometrical illusion of depth have not only earned papal recognition but also foreshadowed modern art forms like Cubism. Sold for £200,000 via Sotheby’s (July 2018).

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Materials used in the construction of an artwork that did not exist when the artist was working have long been tells of a false work of art. More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Chinese bronzes have held significant cultural and historical importance over the years, embodying the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the Orient. The journey of Chinese bronzes from their origins in Southeast Asia, India, and eventually China reflects a fascinating evolution in artistic techniques and cultural influences.

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APRIL 29, 2024

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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MAY 6, 2020

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

In addition to their political acumen and technological innovations, both civilizations contributed significantly to the artistic and architectural record. Meanwhile, painted murals often illustrated regal and mythological narratives via similarly stylized imagery and hieroglyphics, the pictographic language of the Mayan people.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Often made of luxurious materials like gold, ivory, and silver, they were elaborately embellished with gems, pearls, enamels, hand paintings , and other fancy decorations; many jewelry artisans, including Tiffany, also designed their own line. Many pill boxes made of fine porcelain have hand-painted designs.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Paving the way for a more inclusive and functional approach to art, Constructivist artists spread the political ideologies of the socialist Soviet cause with the belief that art should reflect the modern industrial world and be accessible to the masses.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 22, 2024

A Look at Matisse’s Creative Process and Techniques Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his use of color, is widely recognized as a painter. He initially studied law in Paris but began painting in 1889 after his mother gave him art supplies. However, he was also a skilled draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Once these materials were processed into malleable materials, they were pressure molded, or blow-molded, into consumer goods until around 1950. Some celluloid was made to imitate natural materials like ivory or horn. Jewelry and hair combs were both made using these materials.

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MAY 13, 2024

Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard. Contrasting the simple shapes of Art Deco designs were the luxurious materials that often augmented these forms. Sold for €198,750 EUR via Sotheby’s (November 2010). Sold for €372,298.19 EUR via Artcurial (June 2010).

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It begins by understanding that the craftsmanship that went into building the most valued antique furniture pieces also required skills that took a lifetime for the maker to master- so inconsistencies and imperfections of any kind should raise a red flag. Consistency in materials and aging is the best indication that a piece is authentic.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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