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November 12, 2018

Online Database Features Overlooked Female Artists from 15th-19th Centuries

Throughout art history, the names of male artists have remained relevant as female creators have been largely dismissed or forgotten. Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola is a prime example of this. The self-sustaining woman garnered acclaim from the great artists Michelangelo and Anthony van Dyck, and she had the honor of being a court painter to Spanish King Phillip II. But today, she is mostly unknown, and she isn’t the only one.

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November 8, 2018

16th-Century Calligraphy Manual Available for Free Download

Calligraphers today have multiple tools at their disposal, including digital means to preserve their beautiful work. Hundreds of years ago, they weren't as fortunate. Technology wasn't at enough of an advanced level until about 1440, when the invention of moveable type on the printing press forever changed the way that texts were published. Increasingly, instead of labor intensive hand lettering, texts were printed for widespread consumption.

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October 1, 2018

Learn How to Draw Human Hands With This “Handy” Step by Step Guide

Drawing human anatomy is tricky. One of the most challenging parts of the body are the hands—especially when you’re sketching them in a realistic manner. As with all things in art, practice builds skills and confidence—which is just one reason why you should learn how to draw hands. They are undoubtedly a challenge, but when you can make them look so life-like that they’re popping off the page, it’s sure to boost your creative confidence.

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September 19, 2018

Over 17,500 Entries All About Sci-Fi Are Available on This Free Online Resource

Is Star Trek part of your “must see” TV list? Do you count Ray Bradbury as one of your favorite authors? Or perhaps you've seen Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey more times thank you can count. If so, there's a free online resource you'll want to bookmark immediately. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is a comprehensive look at all things sci-fi run by scholars, critics, and fans of the genre.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.