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Lito Leaf Art
September 30, 2020These Tiny Scenes Depicted on Leaves Are So Precious! We all know the kind of beauty and wonder nature can provide to us and inspire in us. Artists use flowers to create landscapes or trash to create a zoo filled with animals. Their works leave us calm and tranquil. Another artist from Jap… Read More
Read MoreArt Forgery and Fakes
September 29, 2020What percentage of the art in museums would you guess are fakes? According to some estimates, it could be 20%. Particularly with old masters, it is often difficult to distinguish the authentic from the fake without extensive forensic analysis and the keen eyes of experts. Despite modern technology,… Read More
Read MoreMurals: A Short (and Incomplete) History
September 25, 2020A mural is broadly defined as a work of art executed directly on a wall or ceiling (murus is Latin for wall). This piece provides a brief overview of mural painting from cave painting to the current day. 2020-09-25-History-of-Murals download
Read MoreWomen Artists Overshadowed by their Spouses/Partners
September 22, 2020There have been a number of great women artists whose art was overshadowed by that of their spouse or partner. This piece introduces several of those female artists. 2020-09-22-Women-Artists-Overshadowed-by-their-Spouses-or-Partners download
Read MoreArt from Unusual Things: A Follow Up
September 18, 2020After I sent out the piece about Art From Unusual Things, I heard from a couple of people with items I had missed. Art from Dryer Lint was one. Who knew? And Military Dog Tags was another. 2020-09-18-Art-from-from-Unusual-Things-Follow-Up download
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