Resources

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 17, 2018

Learn to Paint Without a Brush By Drawing With Pastel Sticks

Pastels are an artist material with a long history. Sometimes referred to as “dry painting,” the medium offers an incredible range of colors with the ability to blend hues in the same way that you would paint pigment. When you learn about the history and the versatility of pastels, it’s no wonder that they have been popular for so long. What are pastels?

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September 27, 2018

20 of the World’s Most Famous Museums Offering Free Museum Days

Today, art museums all over the globe focus their efforts on attracting and engaging new audiences. On top of high-tech goodies like free online art resources and museum apps, however, many art institutions are still finding success with good, old-fashioned free museum days. Though complimentary admission to the world's most esteemed collections may feel like ancient history, more and more museums are adding free days to their calendars. Some, like London's British Museum, offer costless admission every day.

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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.