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How Vik Muniz Reworks Iconic Paintings with Unconventional Materials

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The Brazilian artist photographs reinterpretations of iconic images from art history created with some unlikely materials. The post How Vik Muniz Reworks Iconic Paintings with Unconventional Materials appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mughal Miniature Paintings: Delicate Paintings from the Courts of India

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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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Exploring a 15th-Century Monster Park and Balthus’s Studio with Painter Ariana Papademetropoulos

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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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Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17

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From private collections, highlights include museum-quality works by Carl Fabergé made for the Imperial House of Romanoff, as well as Russian paintings, icons, porcelain, furniture, and Romanoff archival materials […] The post Imperial Russian treasures that survived Bolshevism emerge at Heritage May 17 appeared first on Auction Central News. (..)

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Paintings Conservator, Museum Conservation Institute (MCI)

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Please find the USAJobs.gov postings for a Conservator (Paintings) at the links below. Duties: The Conservator (Paintings) is responsible for providing internal and external collaborators with conservation expertise and treatment based on scientific examination of materials found in or associated with collections. Job open U.S.

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Mughal Miniature Paintings: Delicate Paintings from the Courts of India

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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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Flemish Still Life Paintings: Celebrations of Everyday Beauty

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Despite the passage of centuries, Flemish still life paintings continue to captivate viewers with their vivid naturalism and meticulous detail, drawing us in with their colorful palettes and precise brushstrokes that masterfully capture the essence of their subjects. This patron network also influenced what these still lifes depicted.