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Comic Book Art and Popular Culture
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Animation] 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.

Budget Artwork - Thinking Outside the Box
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] 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.

Investing in Art During a Recession - A Wise Choice?
[Investing] 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.

The Arrival of Goalie Mask Art
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] 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.

The Long History of Food in Art
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] 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.

The Awakening of Environmental Art
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] 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.

The History and Copyright of Clip Art
[Legal:Copyright] 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.

Wall Murals - The New Craze in Wall Decorating
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] 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.

Decorating With Accent Lighting
[Home-Improvement:Lighting] 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.

The Art of Art Restoration
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] 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.

The Art of Feng Shui
[Home-Improvement:Feng-Shui] 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.

Body Art Painting - Tattoos No Longer Taboo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] 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.

Darkroom Wizardry Vs Digital Magic
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] 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.

Japanese Art Prints
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Japanese art prints, or Ukiyo-e, which literally means "pictures of the floating world," has become an increasingly popular art form in the Western world. These "pictures of the floating world" sprang from the Buddhist ideology that joy is transient and only detachment from desire will bring true enlightenment. The concept was abbreviated to mean that if joy is fleeting, then one must enjoy it to its fullest.

Original Digital Art - The Big Picture
[Arts-and-Entertainment] 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.

Treat Your Home To A Framed Art Print
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] 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.

Art Auctions - Buying and Selling Art
[Arts-and-Entertainment] 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.

Appraising Art - An Art in Itself
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Appraising art requires expertise. In order to properly assess an art piece, you should involve a professional or someone in the art industry.

Dressing the Walls - Picture Hanging Tips
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] How you hang wall art-as a single frame or as a grouping of frames-influences the entire look of the room.

Norman Rockwell Art Prints
[Arts-and-Entertainment] How Norman Rockwell art prints have become American cultural icons.