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How Barbara Kruger’s Print Plastered Paris—And Other Iconic Artist-Publisher Collaborations

Artnet Auctions

Artnet Auctions' Premier Prints and Multiples Sale features works that illuminate the unique relationship between artists and the teams that materialize their vision. The post How Barbara Kruger’s Print Plastered ParisAnd Other Iconic Artist-Publisher Collaborations appeared first on Artnet News.

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Print or Poster?

MIR Appraisal

Images printed on paper. They're everywhere; printed images adorn our surroundings and broadcast information. But the word itself, "print," is vague and overarching. The word is self-explanatory by nature of its verb-form:"a print is what you get when you *print* a marking substance onto a surface."

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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

WorthPoint

During the Victorian era, desirable cameos were crafted from materials such as shell, lava, and gemstones, making these exquisite pieces accessible primarily to the wealthy. Cameos were also made from various materials, including Whitby jet, tortoiseshell, and Czech glass. Yes, but theyre often made of molded plastic or glass.

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Marcasite or Hematite? How to Identify Gray Jewelry Materials

WorthPoint

of collecting, or you don’t mind a good refresher, here are several different types of gray materials you’ll likely run across if you keep thrifting and hitting the fleas for any amount of time. These also include lesser-value gemstones like amethyst or glass-simulating materials like onyx and chrysoprase. WorthPoint—Discover.

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“An Opulence Unexpected”: Examples of Red Morocco’s Use in Bookbindings

Past is Present

The history of the book is predicated on the idea that the book itself as an object is significant in its own right, not simply on its printed content alone.

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How Japonisme Shaped Modern Art

Invaluable

“All my work is based to some extent on Japanese art” Vincent van Gogh Known as Sakoku, Japan’s long period of isolation changed with the arrival of the Meiji Restoration in 1868, and with it welcomed imports of photography and printing techniques from the West. This new trade channel flooded Japanese arts into Western society.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

In the past, furniture companies and named designers' ideas were the only ideas showcased on the printed or digital page. Some refer to it as "rustic decor," which uses vintage furniture, salvaged materials, and outdoor elements indoors. Interest in heavily painted furniture has waned and been replaced by a more modern farmhouse style.