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<title>Fairies and Fantasy in Art - Escapism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mythical, mystical and fanciful, fairies have always been a fascinating part of the arts. Since the days of early Victorian art in Britain, fairy painters have had great success in captivating the world. Why? Because fairy fantasy art can be compared to a soap opera, which offers temporary release from a desolate existence by way of the imagination.]]></description>
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<title>A Guide to Buying Fine Art Prints</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Internet and the opportunities it provides to shop online, it is now easier than ever to find and buy high-quality fine art prints. You can have your favorite art prints shipped to your door without lifting a finger.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Women In Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In the history of mankind, women have always been an interesting model for art, from stone carvings to canvas paintings. They have been the focus of some of the world's most important masterpieces.]]></description>
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<title>Glass Mosaic Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Glass mosaic art has been practiced for thousands of years, spanning back to Ancient Egypt, where it was initially used in palaces and tombs. The Egyptians were the first to discover the versatility of glass, later learning to use it not only to decorate their jewelry, but also to adorn their ships. In time, glass mosaic art became a flourishing industry; it spanned the centuries and is still widely practiced today.]]></description>
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<title>Art Deco Designs Set For a Bold Comeback</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are art deco designs here to stay? Their strong comeback in stores and their obvious popularity among many homeowners are promising signs of permanence. A discussion about art deco designs and their impact on society.]]></description>
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<title>Manicure Nail Art - From Revlon to Revolutionary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Every kind of art has its day in the sun. From Andy Warhol's pop art phenomenon to tattoos and body art, there always seems to be a new art form emerging that allows people to express their individuality and creativity.]]></description>
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<title>The Wonderful Art World of Sand Sculpting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether it is a child on the beach creating a sand castle or a group of professional sand sculptors replicating a famous landmark, the end result is always a work of art. To admire the fantasy and beauty of sand sculpture art, take a look at these photographs.]]></description>
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<title>Optical Illusion Art - Is What You Get Really What You See?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Optical illusion art, also known as op art, is a mathematically-based genre that produces optical illusions. It uses the repetition of form and color to create moir? patterns that give rise to illusions. It also distorts our sense of depth, causing foreground-background confusion, as well as other perplexing effects.]]></description>
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<title>Comic Book Art and Popular Culture</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The very first comic book was born in the United States and is often said to have been officially launched by 'Famous Funnies' in 1934. What followed was mass production of a wide assortment of comic books that eventually led comic book historians to categorize them according to their birthday. They are either part of the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, or Modern Age.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Artwork - Thinking Outside the Box</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:03:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The economy may not be in great shape but that should not stop you from sprucing up your home or apartment and making it look like a million bucks. And, believe it or not, you can do it all on a meager budget.]]></description>
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<title>Investing in Art During a Recession - A Wise Choice?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Like other investments, keep in mind when investing in a piece of art, that time is a critical factor. You have to safe-keep it for a certain amount of time in order for its market value to escalate.]]></description>
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<title>The Arrival of Goalie Mask Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Artist Greg Harrison paved the way for future goalie mask artists when he began designing headgear for goaltenders in the NHL. In fact, by the late 1970s, nearly 80% of NHL goaltenders wore Harrison designs. Today, much more detail goes into goalie mask art.]]></description>
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<title>The Long History of Food in Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Still life paintings of edibles such as bread, fruits and vegetables have been around for centuries. Archaeologists have found drawings of food on the walls of Egyptian pyramids. It was believed that, through magical properties, they would nourish those gone on to the after life.]]></description>
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<title>The Awakening of Environmental Art</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:55:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There exists a new movement in the art world that involves blending art into the fields of urban design, architecture, gardening, sculpture, tourism and fashion. It is referred to as environmental art. There are no rules to follow - just an impulse to meld art and other domains together.]]></description>
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<title>The History and Copyright of Clip Art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Clip art is a collection of graphic images of various shapes, sizes and colors, including maps, diagrams, illustrations, cartoons and designs, available to you for copying and pasting into your own page layout. You can shop for any activity that needs an image, such as business presentations, birthday and wedding invitations, sports events, holiday greetings, etc. ]]></description>
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<title>Wall Murals - The New Craze in Wall Decorating</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wall murals date back to prehistoric times when they were simple drawings found in caves. They were typically pictures of various animals such as horses, stags and cattle. They were even made for the authorities on request to get their political messages across to the lower classes.]]></description>
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<title>Decorating With Accent Lighting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Accent lighting is considered to be a very popular way to embellish various architectural designs or art pieces in one's home. What an accent light does is transform an ordinary painting, vase, sculpture, or artwork into something spectacular. Instead of having your favorite painting blend in with its surroundings, its unique details can be enhanced by an accent light, making it a focal point of the room.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Art Restoration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether it be a masterpiece or a family heirloom, the act of art restoration is great enough to be regarded as an art itself. The many layers of an oil painting must be unveiled in order to re-establish its original beauty. Imagine the awesome task of restoring the characters in Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper", or uncovering the colors Michelangelo had intended for his frescoes that dwell in the Sistine Chapel.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Feng Shui</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What is Feng Shui?  Feng Shui (meaning wind-water) is an ancient Chinese science based on the theory that all things have a positive and a negative energy, more commonly known as Chi. The art of Feng Shui is the practice of positioning positively energized objects in your home and workplace to counteract the negatively energized objects.]]></description>
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<title>Body Art Painting - Tattoos No Longer Taboo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:25:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was not too long ago that tattoos were considered taboo and were frowned upon by the majority of society. Such entities were only found on bikers, ex-convicts, and miscreants of all forms. However, today body art painting is considered a valid art form and is steadily gaining popularity.]]></description>
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<title>Darkroom Wizardry Vs Digital Magic</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:39:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past, producing fine art nature photography was always a touchy combination of talent, patience, and precision. However, with the advancement of computer technology and software programs such as Photoshop, the relentless, tireless photographer who crouched in dawn's early light to catch that particular scene is a rare find. Moreover, negatives then had to undergo a lengthy process involving chemicals and formulas and be deftly set up to dry in a darkroom.]]></description>
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<title>Japanese Art Prints</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:03:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Japanese art prints, or Ukiyo-e, which literally means "pictures of the floating world,"]]></description>
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<title>Original Digital Art - The Big Picture</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:58:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the advancement of today's computer technology, the world of art has been thrown into a tailspin. New and original digital art tools are being created with every passing day, and are serving to take the art world to loftier heights. Those who were only able to illustrate their artistic creations on paper with brushes are now capable of churning out their visionary works in a fraction of the time, and with much less physical effort and no mess.]]></description>
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<title>Treat Your Home To A Framed Art Print</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acquiring new artwork is always exciting, although it can be a daunting task if you want it to suit your taste as well as your home's decor. With a multitude of artists, mediums, and styles to choose from, art can be highly subjective.]]></description>
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<title>Art Auctions - Buying and Selling Art</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:30:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tips and tricks to enhance your buying and selling experiences in the art world. Buying and selling art can be a lucrative profession as well as an enjoyable pastime.]]></description>
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<title>Appraising Art - An Art in Itself</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:16:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Appraising art requires expertise. In order to properly assess an art piece, you should involve a professional or someone in the art industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Dressing the Walls - Picture Hanging Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 13:52:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How you hang wall art-as a single frame or as a grouping of frames-influences the entire look of the room.]]></description>
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<title>Norman Rockwell Art Prints</title>
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<description><![CDATA[How Norman Rockwell art prints have become American cultural icons.]]></description>
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