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Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 6:48 PM

It is but a few years ago that jiu-jitsu was unknown to the Western world. Today the name is understood very generally, in English-speaking countries, to refer to that mysterious art of self-defense by which the Japanese prove antagonists whom it is impossible to defeat in physical encounter. To some extent, too, a little knowledge of this strange art has come to us. Within the next few years it is to be expected that jiu-jitsu will be as well understood by us as boxing is today. A knowle... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 1st August 2007 @ 12:38 AM

Our very own room is practically one of the favorite places where we find solace and peace because it is here where we get the chance to re energize, to reflect and to think about things. We always seek refuge in our rooms whether we are tired, sad or just want some time alone by ourselves. Our room says a lot about us. How our room looks basically can tell a lot to another person with regards to how things are organized or to what theme the room has. Are you bored with your room decorati... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Chris Case @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 3:57 PM

This is a story that shows the triumphant quality of the human spirit. It also demonstrates how beauty can come from adversity. Born in England in 1974, Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed as autistic at age 3. When he was 5, he was sent to a special-needs school, where his teachers observed his interest in drawing, although he did not speak. When Stephen was 9, his teachers encouraged him to speak for the first time by taking away his art supplies. His first word: paper. His teachers... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Andrew Stratton @ Thursday, 12th July 2007 @ 7:25 PM

Your wedding day is a day that is going to provide you with a lifetime of memories to keep on enjoying, but our memories fade where photographs will not. If you'd like to capture the true essence and not a phony image of your big day, why not try informal wedding photography New Orleans style. You likely already know that New Orleans is a creative and artistic city, and local photographers have learned to incorporate that creativity into that special day. Today's bride is much ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Adrian Adams @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 9:20 PM

Who never wanted to be loved by prince? The princes in the classical fairy tales are all dashing, brave, and oh, they fall in love with a beautiful girl always. Their love is always true and endures happily ever after. With the evolving tastes of readers, new princes have arrived on the scene. One such prince has captured millions of hears all over the world, and he is . . . The Little Prince. Children like to hear the story of the Little Prince again and again. This little prince... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:09 AM

Have you taken a look around your room or your place lately? Does looking at it bore you a little? Well, that's maybe because it has looked the same for quite a while. You must have been using the same couch, same table and that same arrangement since you first settled there. Maybe it's time to create certain changes. It's time to improve your room or place by adding or replacing some of its components. Have you considered repainting your room or purchasing brand new furnit... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 5th June 2007 @ 1:07 AM

If you are in the market for redoing your home decorations and you have a limited budget, sports posters can bring about that needed change and facelift to your home while making it easy for your pocket most especially if you are a sports fan or aficionado. The ideas are limitless, you can let your imagination run wild and the choices of sports posters in the market are endless. You are sure to find the sports posters that will suit your taste and preference if you just know where to look. more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 1:27 AM

Through several decades although many changes have occurred, there are just some things that never seem to change. One of those things are sports posters that remain a perennial favorite to be hung on walls not only among teenagers but even among adults and some children. The material and the machineries used to print such sports posters may have changed over the years with the advancement in technology but one thing still remains and that is the fact that many people still want to post them on ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 3:25 AM

Drawing has been around for centuries. In fact, wonderfully vital drawings and paintings by primitive peoples have been discovered, which proves that many thousands of years ago the art of drawing was there, innate, in mankind. Everyone can draw, for it is an inherent human trait far more natural than writing. Unfortunately most people lose this power as they grow older, or rather it is overlaid by more complicated mental processes. It needs only the desire to reawaken it and the courage ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 6:18 PM

Although watercolor painting is many centuries old, its application as we know it today is fairly recent. Used in the past by the Egyptians on papyrus and by the Chinese on silk, it gradually evolved to become an important medium on paper. Its original use on paper was to elaborate upon line drawings with monochromatic washes. Color followed, with the line still used for drawing and modeling of form. It was not until Winslow Homer appeared that watercolor became a medium to be handled dir... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Evelyn Whitaker @ Monday, 7th May 2007 @ 11:02 PM

When Albrecht Durer died in 1528 he left some 80 paintings, over 100 etchings, about 200 wood carvings and 800 drawings behind as his cultural legacy. His artwork has deep stories and hidden inner meanings of which many have only been theorized on. Below are some of his works and the theories on the meaning behind them. Knight, Death and the Devil (also known as The Rider): An engraving carved in 1513 by Durer, Knight, Death and the Devil, also known as The Rider, represents an all... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 19th April 2007 @ 11:36 AM

"Any work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line." - Joseph Conrad When you finally decide on a course of action, all the usual psychological blocks are bound to occur. Where shall I begin? Have I a right to make a choice, based on any sensible guides? Is a piece of ceramics a work of art? Is a piece of Tiffany glass? Is a rug designed by Matisse? Should I buy a painting... a print... a drawing? There is no crysta... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Craig Rad @ Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 9:28 AM

Buying art work can be a difficult task for those that want to use it to improve the look of their home, but are not sure about what to look for or how to judge the price of an item. This article provides a selection of tips that can be used to make your home look great and stylish by buying a piece of artwork that you can keep and treasure forever. We recommend that you read these tips before you even consider buying any kind of artwork for your home. 1. Buy what you suits your taste, no... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Heather Neal @ Friday, 23rd March 2007 @ 11:15 AM

For the past two decades, Victor Lysakov's modern expressionistic art could only be found at international exhibitions, in private collections or inside his own painting studio in Moscow, Russia. The renowned artist holds a vault containing hundreds of masterpieces. For the first time ever, 40 of these prolific pieces have been released to the American public. For art enthusiasts living in or traveling to California, a side trip to the first exclusive Lysakov gallery in Pacific Grove... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 13th February 2007 @ 9:43 PM

Photo mosaics are rising in popularity all over the world. You have probably seen one somewhere such as in your child's school, your local library, a medical office or elsewhere. They are beautiful, large photo mosaics that will catch everyone and anyone's eye. You just can't take your eyes off of these wonderful photos. There is so much to look at and so much to discover in a photo mosaic. So, What is a Photo Mosaic? A photo mosaic can also be known as a Photomosai... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Stephen Dolan @ Monday, 12th February 2007 @ 4:00 PM

You can travel almost anywhere in the world, and you will probably see graffiti. Although graffiti art is usually more common in big cities, the reality is that it can occur in almost any community, big or small. The problem with graffiti art is the question of whether it's really art, or just plain vandalism. This isn't always an easy question to answer, simply because there are so many different types of graffiti. Some is simply a monochrome collection of letters, known as ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By T J Madigan @ Monday, 5th February 2007 @ 11:56 AM

The Renaissance is widely considered by many to have been a historic age, this period of time came after the Middle Ages but before the Reformation in historic hindsight, but the Italian Renaissance of the 15th century is connected with the absorption of knowledge by Western influences. Especially the various realms of mathematics from the origins of Hindu India, the importance of living well in the present through humanism, and the explosion of knowledge brought about by the invention o... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Dane Stanton @ Wednesday, 31st January 2007 @ 3:37 PM

The word belly dance, is a western name for an Arabic style of dancing. In Arabic countries it is simply called oriental dance and some American enthusiasts call it Middle Eastern Dance. Belly dancing is a form of dance that is not so widely acknowledged in America and other countries, but there is still a large following in the vast ethnic sector. There is a lot of debate in the community as to the exact origin of belly dancing. Some believe it descended from early Egyptian dances, other... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Martin Davies @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 3:28 PM

Shoreditch was the venue for Londons first playhouse way back in 1576 and with name of The Theatre, the start of a magical history of London and West End Theatre was born. Before The Theatre at Shoreditch plays and actments were performed at random venues such as private homes, courtyards and inn yards all across London. In 1597 and after the lease had run out the owner of The Theatre, Richard Burbage decided to up sticks and move the timbers across the river Thames to build the first (of an in... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Stephen Dolan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 1:49 PM

Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? With the rising popularity of tattoos in North America, chances are that at one time or another you have considered getting a tattoo. Before getting a tattoo, however, it is important to fully understand the process so you can assess the risks and make sure that you end up with a tattoo that you will be happy with for years to come. What is a Tattoo? You of course know what a tattoo is, that is why you want to get one. You may not be sure ho... more...