It is difficult to view a sumptuously decorated medieval manuscript without being amazed by the high level of craftsmanship. The creation of an illuminated prayer book, such as the celebrated, Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, would have …
What do you do when you have an assortment of special beads that you finally have decided to use? Stringing up a necklace of disparate beads to achieve an attractive result is no easy feat. Yet, Victoria Hughes makes it …
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There is a lingering perception in our culture that wonderful art results from a spontaneous moment of inspiration. Although this may be true for some works of art, generally there is a substantial body of work and knowledge behind the …
The appeal of a kaleidoscope is its capacity to offer a constantly changing view from the same set of components. For Sarah Shriver, the possibility of perpetual change from a single starting point suggests an inspiration for her intricate compositions. …
The elements of design are present in all fabricated objects, although we rarely stop to consider them. A stylistic analysis of a hand crafted piece of jewelry, a manufactured chair or product packaging may seem strange, but one can evaluate …
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