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- Seven Wonders of the World:Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the...
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- Warning: This essay perhaps seems a bit depressing at first, but it’s not that bad once you read into it. Feel free to comment on my lesson if you have anything to say. ...
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- Streamline Moderne A late branch off of the Art Deco movement (1930s-50s) Why Streamline Moderne? Streamline Moderne and its design style reflected the growth of spe...
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- Examples of Art DecoBecause of the booming economy and growth in technology during the 1920s, the design elements of Art Deco were luxurious, modern and sophisticated. Let’...
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- The Art Deco Movement The design of the Roaring Twenties Time period: 1925 until 1939 This international design movement included: architecture, interior design, industrial d...
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Careers in Photojournalism
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- Photojournalism Photojournalists are communicators through images. The Power of One This picture won the Pulitzer Breaking News Photography 2007 award. Taken by photogra...
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- Lois LaneLois Lane is the primary love interest in the DC Comics’ Superman stories. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, she first appeared in Action Comics #1...
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The many uses of graffiti
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- Graffiti is used in a lot of advertising and has become of our everyday culture. You see it in running shoes, CD covers and posters. Here are some different ways graffiti is use...
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- A short history on graffiti The word graffiti used to mean drawings or word engraved on walls – places like the ancient city of Pompeii. Today, when you think of graffiti...
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What is ikebana?
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- What is ikebana? Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers. It is more than simply putting a bunch of flowers in a vase – it is an art form which attempts to bring ...
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What is origami?
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- Red Bull “gives you wings”! What is origami? “One square, no cuts, no glue.” Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. The traditional method is ...
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- We might not all have the creativity of Pablo Picasso, but here’s a website where you can create your “Mr. Picasso Head”, using the cubist techniques and shape...
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- Fast Facts Birth: October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain Death: 8 April 1973 in Mougins, France (age 91) Associated Art Movement: Cubism Wifes/Partners: Marcelle Humbert, Olga Khokhl...
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- Dalí was a colorful and imposing presence in his ever-present long cape, walking stick, haughty expression, and upturned waxed mustache. “Every morning upon awakening, I ...
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- There’s more to Van Gogh than being known for cutting off his own ear! The self-portrait he painted above shows him all bandaged up from the incident. Read more about it...
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Artist Profile: Marc Chagall
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- Fast Facts Name: Marc Chagall Birth: July 7 1887 Death: March 28 1985 (97 years old) Birthplace: Vitebsk, Belarus (then part of the Russian Empire) Nationality: Russian, F...
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Artist Profile: Michelangelo
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- A True Renaissance Man The gifted men of the Renaissance period sought to develop skills in areas such as art, science, physical development, math and social accomplishment. To...
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Canadian Museums
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- There are tons of great museums in Canada. If you live in Canada or ever get the chance to visit, you should definitely check some out. Here are a few featured museums that I ha...
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- Performance Poetry Performance poetry is the art of the spoken word. It is basically consists of reciting your poems aloud to an audience. Where can you find it? Anywher...
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- Canadian Interiors (click here to visit their website) holds an annual People’s Choice Awards: Best of Canada Design Competition, where the public can vote for the spaces ...
