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There is something about famous paintings that sends the human mind into a world of self-imagination. Before cameras were invented, master painters were in high demand because self-portraits were the only way to capture a lasting image. In modern times, it can be a lengthy process for a painting to be authenticated. Luckily, modern techniques [...]
Posted by Bryan Johnson on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 12:01 am
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It’s a well known fact that paintings and art, in general, are inherently subjective things. Sure, we can talk about “famous” art, but fame does not equal quality; at the end of the day, all talks about the best or worst art of any kind come down to one basic question: what IS art anyway? [...]
Posted by Rick Raule on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 12:01 am
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Since the 1960s, the Etch-a-Sketch has been a toy staple for almost every child who has grown up in America. Those more familiar with the line of Etch-a-Sketches know that other versions have come out such as the Animator in 1986, a digital Etch-a-Sketch capable of storing 12 pictures; the Animator 2000 in 1988 which [...]
Posted by Shannon Harris on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 12:01 am
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