ROUND TOP, Texas – When the Marburger Farm Antique Show burst onto a Texas cow pasture in the fall of 1997, everyone knew that something unique was being branded in this town halfway between Houston and Austin. Dealers called the new show “a breath of fresh air.” Shoppers just said, “Here we come!” But no [...]
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Islamic Or Near East Painting – Ottoman Miniature – The Classical Expression of Key Events
Ottoman Miniature – The HistoryFor over three hundred years, Ottoman Miniature was a famous art form in the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). Associated with Persian Miniature, Chinese Art also strongly influenced it. During the rule of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, some artists were brought to Istanbul. They formed the first important Ottoman Miniatures. Sultan’s son Bayezid II [...]
Adrian Cave: Architect who worked for better disabled access
Adrian Cave, who has died from cancer, was an immensely creative and fun person to be with. An architect and town planner, he did much work on improving access for the disabled. He was born in Great Bromley, Essex in 1935 and was educated at Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire – a county he came [...]
Ringling College's Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA Unveils New Phase in Transformation of Iconic 1926 Sarasota High School Building
Sarasota, FL (Vocus) November 18, 2010 Ringling College of Art and Design's Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA) division this week unveiled a fresh new look and phase in the development of the future home of the SMOA at the historic 1926 Sarasota High School building located at 1001 South Tamiami Trail. SMOA has created and [...]
Hollywood Stars are Inspired by abbey branch Designs
LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) January 6, 2005 The new generation of Hollywood starlets looks to conceptual handbag designer abbey branch to inspire their individual styles using branchs blend of fashion, art, and architecture. No more buying handbags to match the outfit. With abbey branchs au courant designs, people now buy outfits to match the bags. [...]
