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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

You notice their clothing, their expressions, perhaps their ages. The exhibit also outlines the history of photography and includes several interactive features. Whether coming with a passion for history or photography, looking to be challenged, or to simply have fun, there are elements to engage visitors.

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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

WorthPoint

How’s a collector or reseller supposed to gauge the value of a drawing or painting if they don’t even know what they’re looking at? In my case, this thrifted drawing had a signature, a date, and a number scrawled in the corner. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. When evaluating the condition of a work, it’s important to consider factors such as age, materials, and any restoration work that has been undertaken.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

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The Essential Guide to Minimalist Art: 10 Artists Who Mastered the Art of Simplicity

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Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) Prolific in drawing, printmaking, photography, painting, and installation, Sol LeWitt distilled art into its essentials by exploring ideas rather than conventional aesthetics. Carl Andre died aged 88 in 2024 and his legacy remains one of pure Minimalism and controversy.