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Culture and Society » Art | By Sam Smith @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 1:14 PM

Star tattoos are very popular. In fact they are one of the most popular tattoo design for guys and girls alike. They are wonderful for a variety of reasons the deep symbolic meaning behind them, their flexibility and the cost. Here are some reasons why you might consider getting a star tattoo. However, do not get up and run out to get a star tattoo design just yet. In fact if you have not thought about getting one before reading this article then I would suggest you wait at least six mont... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Kenneth Scott @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 2:51 AM

The proficiency of a swordsman depends a lot on the quality of his sword. And so for any professional who uses tools to achieve his objective. Whether it is a mason, an accountant, a designer or an artist, the perfection of the output is largely dependent on the instruments that one uses. The appropriate and specific use of materials can go a long way in creating a masterpiece. Artist supplies can obviously found in an artist supply shop. But oftentimes we may be faced with a situation wh... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Sam Smith @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 12:26 PM

Been contemplating getting a butterfly tattoo? Well they are very hot right now among women to tell the truth they are the most searched for tattoo design for women and have been for a long time. It really is no surprise how often people are looking for this tattoo considering how beautiful butterflies are with their wide range of colors and the wonderful symbolic life they live? The problem is many women know they want to get a butterfly tattoo but finding the right design can be difficult.... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Terry Fitzroy @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 12:18 PM

Garden statues bring a wonderful charm to any landscape, if done tastefully. My personal favorites are medieval figures that emit an air of mystery without coming across as strange or gothic. Perhaps you are having an unspoken competition with your neighbor for who can have the best-looking garden, and your neighbor has placed a roman athlete with missing clothes and body parts. This is your chance to beat him or her for good with a beautiful statue. But the elements can be harsh on an... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 11:02 PM

Pottery can be used as a classical support for understanding the antique Greek culture and civilization. The graphic illustrations skillfully fashioned on fancy pottery, reflect the manifold aspects of Greek life. The Greek empire from Stone Age to Hellenistic era has undergone quite a lot of changes. These alterations can be examined in terms of seven different eras through which the Greek society has passed. We will discuss in the following paragraphs how the Greek art of manufacturing pottery... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 11:09 PM

One of the most ancient crafts on Earth is the art of pottery. The domains which are well-known as Belarus from pre-historic times prepared the Belarusian Potteries. The Slavic ethnic groups reconciled here since VII century. They understood as well as imbibed the culture of the Baltic ethnic groups that inhabited these lands before like the Yatviangians, Lits etc. The Slavic and Baltics together developed the Belarusian ceramics tradition. In the X century potter's wheel first appeared in ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 6th February 2008 @ 12:28 AM

For all those who are interested in American History, antique American coins are a great source of information. These coins were designed and manufactured keeping in mind the prevailing situation and social system of America and therefore, they give a fine glimpse of American civilization of the past. Antique American coins are found in many well known museums. Old America was ruled by many intelligent men and many instances of bravery are found in American history. These coins were manuf... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 5th February 2008 @ 10:44 AM

Most people look forward to hanging their prized artwork on the walls of their home. It is something that starts conversations. It can be appreciated for its aesthetic value. Not all art has to cost you an arm and a leg to own. Some are worth millions of dollars and some worth only pennies. Knowing how to buy a piece of art can make the difference between getting ripped off and finding a true one of a kind piece. Art does not have to be confined to just a canvas. It can be anything you f... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Nicole Maschwitz @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 4:02 PM

Its that time of year again. The first hint of Christmas appears in the department stores, they start by bringing out there Christmas trees, or by hanging tinsel and decorations through out the stores. Its not that time already, you hear people say. Slowly but surely the buzz amongst the shoppers becomes apparent. And why not Christmas brings so much joy to people. Not only the joy of celebrating Christs birthday, but the joy of giving and receiving of gifts. There is not... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:17 PM

Writer John Rushkin once said, "Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together." There are few things more breathtaking than a well-composed painting - one where all the right colors, brush strokes and open space just dazzle the eyes and capture the imagination. A fine art auction is a great way to buy and sell fine art. Despite the credit crisis, most purchasers who attend a fine art auction, aren't affected by the middle class squeeze or im... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:09 PM

Art collectors can find some of the most reasonable contemporary and fine art for sale in the eBay listings online at eBay. Great results can be found by searching in the "art" section, under title, topic, artist, time period, etc. Watercolor art or an oil painting for sale can cost mere dollars, hundreds, thousands or even millions. Often times, galleries will place artwork for sale on eBay too, so you know they are reliable. If you're looking for an oil painting, then the ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:30 AM

A great form of investing some money is to buy antique coins which have grown in value over the years. These coins boast astonishing value. These days a large number of antique coins are available, through various sources for those who want to buy them. They are especially in demand amongst investors as they generate a very huge profit and the risk is low. What would you do if you find some unusual and exceptional coins? Wouldn't you want to keep them with you? Yes, obviously. You w... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:26 AM

Coin collection is a very common hobby. This hobby can be formed in any person of any age. He can be a kid who likes collecting old coins and there are even professional coin collectors who collect coins to get financial returns. Apart from this, collecting antique coins can also be a very good form of investment. If you have heard about antique coins then it would be impossible that you have not heard about antique silver coins. Silver antique coins are popular. Let's study these coins of... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:10 AM

If you are someone that has the hobby of collecting antique coins, then your search for new acquisitions can lead you to new coin dealers. Most of the coin dealers you come across will be friendly, knowledgeable and are easy to communicate with. They are apt to answer a few questions and share information about the characteristics of the various coins that they have. They will also relate the stories about their experience with the various coins and also a bit of history about the coin that you ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:06 AM

Coin collection is establishing itself as a full fledged business in America. This means collection and selling of coins that would be otherwise very difficult to get. As you must know, antique coins are of different types depending upon their constituent material and age; antique nickel coins are one of them. Did you know they have their historical background connected to United States of America? If not, you should tune into this article for a while. Antique nickel coins are also known ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:05 AM

If you are an admirer of antique and rare coins, then rare coin shows would surely excite you. The rare coin shows exhibit antique coins that are extra ordinary and it is a privilege to view them. Through these shows you can view some of the precious and valuable coins of the world. The antique gold coins, the antique silver coins, the antique American coins and the antique Roman coins are the main points of attraction of rare coin shows. Let's move into a little detail about these coins.more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:50 AM

Gold is regarded as the symbol of aristocracy, purity and is considered to be precious and is, therefore, loved and admired by all. In many cases, it has been seen that people like to possess gold not only to fulfil their needs, but to show and reflect their standard. There are gold coins too which were once very widely used. But with the passage of time and the expanded use of general coins and money, the exchange of gold coins slowly decreased. These old and rare gold coins are still being tre... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:36 AM

Since centuries long ago, the use of coins is prevalent in market trading and this system perhaps will continue forever. The only difference is that the coins used in the past are no longer used as currency. What's more, these ancient coins are now in demand as antique pieces. Many people like and have a huge collection of such antique coins and always want to have more. Let us therefore have a look at the reasons and the manners of antique coin appraisal. That coins can be used and ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:16 AM

Every profession has tools of the trade, and the tattoo industry is no exception. All the ink, flash, stencils and needles in the world would be worthless without the tattoo gun. Your tattooist will definitely know what you're talking about when you used the word "gun", but it's a generally thought of as an amateur term. Professionals usually just say "machine" or use the term "iron". The first tattoo machines where based on something Thomas Edison (that&... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 3:08 AM

The world of modern art is changing. Just visit a contemporary art auction for a clue. Unknown artists find the value of their works quadrupling within years. Chinese and Indian artists are finding greater audiences, and wealthy patrons of the arts aren't just paying thousands - they're paying millions. Traditionally, an artist's older works garnered higher bids and more frenzied requests. However, painters like Brice Marden are changing the status quo with a whole collect... more...