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The History of Visual Communication - The Masters of Typography Download slideshow >>> The Renaissance is the term used to describe the development of Western civilization that marked the transition from medieval to modern times. In the 12th cent. a rediscovery of Greek and Roman literature occurred across Europe that eventually led to the development of the humanist movement in the 14th cent. In addition to emphasizing Greek and Latin scholarship, humanists believed that each individual had significance within society. The growth of an interest in humanism led to the changes in the arts and sciences that form common conceptions of the Renaissance. The 14th cent. through the 16th cent. was a period of economic flux in Europe; the most extensive changes took place in Italy. Renaisance Painting: Sandro Boticelli (1445 - 1510) Renaisance Painting: Michelangelo Caravaggio (1571 - 1610) The Art of Calligraphy It was inevitable that the upheval described above would also affect our subject matter. Renaisance notebooks, late 15th to mid 16th centures.

Digital Art - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art The digital medium uses technology in its creation. Digital Art has revolutionized more traditional art forms like painting, sculpture and cinema, and it is even finding its way into craft design and architecture. All art is technology; it is what makes art human. From the first cave dweller who realized he could tell a better story using color in his drawings, artists have always encountered technological barriers. Digital is simply the newest medium artists have discovered in their quest to tell their stories. The Road to Point Reyes Digital Art is distinct from computer art, but the early history of both can be traced back to the same origins. Toy Story 3 Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, artists increasingly experimented with computer imaging techniques to tap into the unlocked potential of the digital medium. Coupled with the proliferation of increasingly affordable and portable computers, digital technology developments have enabled today’s artists. Museum of Middle Eastern Art

250+ Killer Digital Libraries and Archives Hundreds of libraries and archives exist online, from university-supported sites to accredited online schools to individual efforts. Each one has something to offer to researchers, students, and teachers. This list contains over 250 libraries and archives that focus mainly on localized, regional, and U.S. history, but it also includes larger collections, eText and eBook repositories, and a short list of directories to help you continue your research efforts. death The sites listed here are mainly open access, which means that the digital formats are viewable and usable by the general public. So, such sites as the Connecticut Digital Library (iCONN) are not listed, as they operate on the premise that the user has a Connecticut library card in his or her possession. Efforts were made to go to the root source for these collections. Localized Collections The sites listed below focus on a certain state’s towns, cities, counties, or regions within a given state. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Iowa

Partners The Museum of Online Museums (MoOM) Exceptional exhibits are highlighted each quarter. Selections from previous seasons are archived here. Please consider joining our MoOM Board of Directors won't you? You'll receive some nice swag and can lord it over your less civic-minded friends. While even the most daring critic would find it difficult to describe computer viruses as "art," there's a certain bizarre artistry mixed among the prankster-ism and the outright cruelty of their creators. Computer Virus Catalog risks it all in order to capture these devious bugs, sharing what was likely the last image you saw before your hard drive was completely erased. Back in the day my brand was the TDK SA 90, although the Maxell XLII would do in a pinch. Between 1979 and 2010 Sony sold 400 million Walkmen and the compact design and engineering of these mechanically complicated and ingenious devices still feels relevant.

Research Beyond Google: 119 Authoritative, Invisible, and Comprehensive Resources Got a research paper or thesis to write for school or an online class? Want to research using the Internet? Good luck. There’s a lot of junk out there — outdated pages, broken links, and inaccurate information. Google, the largest search database on the planet, currently has around 50 billion web pages indexed. Do you think your local or university librarian uses Google? Topics Covered in this Article Deep Web Search Engines | Art | Books Online | Business | Consumer | Economic and Job Data | Finance and Investing | General Research | Government Data | International | Law and Politics | Library of Congress | Medical and Health | STEM | Transportation Deep Web Search Engines To get started, try using a search engine that specializes in scouring the invisible web for results. Clusty — A metasearch engine that combines the results of several top search engines.INFOMINE — A virtual library of Internet resources relevant to university students and faculty. Art Books Online Business Consumer U.S.

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