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From Mummy Brown to Radium Green: The Amazing Origins of Five Paint Colours
Do you know the origins of your favourite paint colours? Many of us take for granted the various hues we see daily. This blog post will explore the grisly and fascinating origins of five popular paint colours. From mummy brown to radium green, each shade has a unique story to tell!
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The unsolved mystery of a $500 million art heist
On March 18th, 1990, two men disguised as police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, USA and stole 13 works of art worth $500 million. It was the largest art theft in history, and the museum has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the return of the works. This mystery has fascinated art lovers for years, and despite the FBI's best efforts, it remains unsolved. Read on to find out about the stolen works and how it happened.
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Intaglio Printing: The History and Process
People have used intaglio printing techniques for hundreds of years; some early examples of intaglio printing include playing cards made in Germany in the 1430s using drypoint. Several types of intaglio printing include etching, drypoint, engraving, aquatint and mezzotint. This blog post will introduce each type of printing method and then explain how to create an intaglio print.
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Greek & Roman Mythology in Art: Scenes That Inspired Artists (Part I)
If you're a fan of Greek mythology, you'll know that the stories are full of powerful scenes that have inspired artists for centuries. From tales of love and tragedy to epic battles between gods and mortals, these stories have captured the imaginations of artists from all over the world. In this blog post, we're going to take a look at some of the most iconic scenes from Greek mythology and see how they've been reimagined in art.
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The Hidden Symbolism In Still Life Paintings
Still life painting is a genre of art that features manufactured and natural inanimate objects, such as fruit, flowers, vases, bowls and cloth. While the inclusion of inanimate objects may seem simplistic, the placement and composition of these objects can be highly intricate and require great skill on the artist's part. The items included in the work and their order can hold deep symbolic meaning, allowing the viewer to enjoy the painting with a greater understanding of the artist's intention. This blog post will explore several well-known still-life paintings and share some hidden meanings behind the subjects
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11 Amazing Creatures With Superpowers
This blog post will focus on ten creatures with extraordinary superpowers; read on to find out the animals who are indestructible, invisible or immortal!
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How Lithography Created A New Way Of Printing
The lithographic printing press was invented in the 1790s by Johann Alois Senefelder, how does it work, how did it change the lives of people at the time, and what are some of the famous artists who use this process? Read on to find out!
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10 Ways to Protect Our Oceans: How You Can Make a Difference
The ocean is one of the most beautiful and majestic places on Earth, and it's also a vital resource we need to protect. The animals who live in the ocean and the coral reefs they call home are crucial to our planet's health. Unfortunately, humans have damaged and polluted our oceans to the point of serious danger. This blog post will discuss ten ways we can work together to protect our oceans.
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The Rainforest Ecosystem: What is the Climate and Structure of a Rainforest?
The rainforest is one of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth. It is a hot, moist environment home to an incredible diversity of plants and animals.The climate of a rainforest can vary depending on the location and the time of year. This blog post will focus on the rainforest ecosystem and explore some of its key components and exhibit several beautiful vintage illustrations of rainforest inhabitants and plants.