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Having a degree emphasizing graphic design, my art has a definite graphic sense to it. PHOTO (COLOR): Summertime Scissortail, ink on ledger paper, 8½ x 11" (21 x 27 cm) The scissortail is the state bird of Oklahoma. Cavin attended the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on an Art Talent scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree emphasizing graphic design. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of strategic restroom design in educational facilities. The author emphasizes the impact of restroom cleanliness and aesthetics on the overall perception of an institution. Restrooms that are clean, well-maintained, and consistent with the institution's aesthetic contribute to a positive user experience. Additionally, the article highlights the opportunity for restrooms to demonstrate ecological responsibility through choices in materials and fixtures. The author also addresses the debate between hand dryers and paper towels, noting that hand dryers with electrostatic HEPA filtration systems are proven to remove 99.999% of viruses from the airstream. The article concludes by discussing the cost savings and environmental benefits of choosing energy-efficient hand dryers over paper towels. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on tenth edition of the national group exhibition for printmaking. Topics include monotype on handmade paper by Oliver Krähenbühl where landscapes being painted; arriving in Brussels during the 2020 lockdown at a Sex orgy with men being arrested by the police; and two small-format etchings by Sabrina Barbieri convincing in the care and fine aesthetics.

This article discusses the interior design of a new-build detached house in California. The owners, a young family, wanted to create an elevated, warm, and vibrant aesthetic. They were involved in the design process, and the aim was to reflect their clean, modern, and fresh style. The biggest priorities for the homeowners were to reflect their aesthetic and complete the project before their baby arrived. The designer used bold wallpaper as a starting point and chose a neutral palette to showcase it. The main bedroom was a priority and was designed to be a peaceful oasis. The biggest challenge was working around the family's two Siberian cats. The most satisfying aspect of the project was seeing everything come together in the end. [Extracted from the article]

The inspiration for this drawing is Juan Manuel, the greatest muse who I met from my Mexico City workshop in June 2021. By drawing with the side of your pencil, rather than the tip to apply value to the paper, you will automatically create a soft edge. STAGE 6: Toned Paper Drawing of Juan Manuel, pastel pencil and charcoal pencil on toned brown drawing paper, 18 × 12" (45 × 30 cm). [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the cultural and aesthetic influences on Tibor Scitovsky's book, The Joyless Economy. The book is considered a significant publication in the fields of economics and psychology, with Scitovsky's ideas being influenced by motivational psychology literature from the 1960s. However, the article argues that it is important to understand Scitovsky's critique of 20th century mass society in order to fully grasp his ideas. The paper explores how Scitovsky's early experiences in Budapest, the rise of totalitarianism in inter-war Europe, and his move to post-war America shaped his ideas. The article also highlights the influence of cultural commentators such as Andre Gide, Erich Fromm, and Lewis Mumford on Scitovsky's thinking. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the Australian Women's Weekly provides information on cooking salmon. It highlights the versatility of salmon and suggests various cooking methods such as barbecuing, roasting, pan-frying, poaching, steaming, and baking. The article also includes four easy and tasty salmon glaze recipes, as well as tips on removing darker meat and pinbones from the fish. Additionally, it provides cooking times for achieving different levels of doneness. Overall, this resource offers practical advice for individuals interested in cooking salmon. [Extracted from the article]

News & storiesInspired by a lifelong love of the great outdoors, Sussex-based wallpaper designer Fiona Howard has launched Orchard, a charming countryside design with a rustic lino-print aesthetic, available in seven colourways (including Cameo, below). Like all her collections, it is printed in the UK using eco-friendly ink on sustainable paper, £114 a roll, fionahoward.comPHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

Zinc Textile has released a new retro-style fabric called Plan B, which pays homage to the daring shapes and colors of the 1970s. The fabric can be paired with other items to achieve a 1970s renaissance look, such as a sofa in Plan B, a multi-colored stem gin glass, a contemporary check scatter cushion, a wonky mirror made from paper, and a unique table lamp. These items are showcased in the article as potential options for those interested in the seventies revival aesthetic. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: This paper aims to build around an abductive argument: the epistemological value of the Arts-derived knowledge is equivalent and may be supplementary to that of science, contributing to the literature on the epistemological mistrust between both systems of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach: This essay proposes a conceptual model – a tool, in Kuhn's terms – grounded on the sociology of knowledge (Berger and Luckmann, 1967; Schütz, 1951), to frame the apprehension of reality from a social perspective, and the philosophical pragmatism (Peirce, 2012), considering the fixation of beliefs as the seminal concept that leads to the legitimation of knowledge in society. The proposed conceptual model guides analysis on the epistemological value of the knowledge derived from the Arts and supports reflection on the commonalities between both finite provinces of meaning. Findings: Reproducibility, doxastic grounding, community/membership, intersubjectivity and evidence are criteria identified as commonalities between the Arts and Science. Acceptance and legitimation across finite provinces of meaning emerge to produce minimally acceptable objectivity, made possible by the mutual validation of impressions. Research limitations/implications: The discussion on greater levels of aesthetic appreciation has been eclipsed by the authors' intention to find specific epistemological properties of knowledge derived from the Arts. Practical implications: As practitioners in applied social science, management researchers are supposed to have mastery over how to apply what they know. So, the findings suggest participation (becoming accepted, first of all) in communities of practice, learning from and contributing to distinct finite provinces of meaning. The role of organizations in the understanding of knowledge derived from the Arts and its application might be that of a protagonist, promoting creativity and innovation through openness to new perspectives on knowledge. Originality/value: This essay rescues knowledge as not a justified true belief, but the result of fixed beliefs continuously and socially legitimated. This rescue escapes previous attempts that appeal to Gettier-type counterexamples. A conceptual model was proposed to frame knowledge from a philosophical and sociological perspective and represent a methodological contribution of this essay. The proposition of third-order interdisciplinarity, also represents a contribution, of conceptual nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Mark Goudy's evolving ceramics career, spanning from low-fire earthenware vessels to translucent glass works and finally to paper-thin translucent porcelain pieces. Topics include Goudy's career shifts, his journey from engineering to ceramics, the influence of nature on his work, and his use of software to design intricate geometric forms that reflect his love for minimalist archetypal shapes in nature.

This article from Better Homes & Gardens explores a Halloween decor style that combines elements of mad science and dark academia. The author highlights the use of vintage books, old paintings, oddities, ornate candlesticks, and dark wood to create a spooky yet beautiful atmosphere. The article also includes recipes for Halloween-themed cookies and cocktails, as well as instructions for creating a spiderweb pumpkin decoration. The author showcases various photos of the decor and provides tips for achieving the desired aesthetic. [Extracted from the article]

The article reflects on the appeal of photographs that challenge societal and aesthetic norms, emphasizing their role in highlighting instability and complexity. Topics include the ability of photography to reveal more about its subjects than intended, the value of observing unfamiliar and provocative images, and the arrangement of images and texts in a fragmented and mythic manner to create a unique narrative.

The article presents an interview with Donn Delson, a photographer known for capturing aerial images. Topics include Delson's inspiration from high school literature, his approach to capturing serendipitous aerial scenes named for their appearance rather than reality, and logistical challenges and equipment preferences in his unique style of photography. His work blends graphic precision with a painterly aesthetic, appealing to collectors globally for its emotive and balanced compositions.

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According to a preprint abstract, a study was conducted in Morocco to evaluate the use of aesthetic and artistic resources in philosophy lessons. The study found that these resources were limited in the classrooms of philosophy teachers due to logistical obstacles and negative perceptions of aesthetics among teachers. Many teachers believed that aesthetic resources made philosophy lessons trivial, unserious, and shallow. The study used a quantitative methodology and questionnaire to gather data from teachers. This information is based on a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Illinois explores the intersection of aesthetics and body positivity. The study suggests that life drawing classes can provide a safe space for the appreciation and exploration of fat bodies, challenging societal norms and combatting fat oppression. The research also discusses the harassment and hostility that fat individuals often face. The full report, titled "Naked, Fat, and Fabulous," is available for free online. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on packaging can play an important role as a powerful tool of communication and assurance of a brand's differentiation, quality, and values to sway shoppers' purchasing decisions. It mentions renewability, recyclability, and reducing waste and carbon emissions are just some of the sustainable attributes. It also mentions surface of liquid board packaging (LBP) cartons allows for the combination of high-quality printing and aesthetic decoration.

This paper discusses the documents of The Gramophone Company's Hungarian General Agency in 1911 from various perspectives. The extraordinary size of the document collection, kept at the EMI Archives in Hayes, provides an opportunity to examine the activities of the global company in Hungary over the course of a year. Moreover, the year 1911 brought changes in the life of the company and the Budapest branch in many respects. For the first time the company planned a museum in its headquarters, and for this purpose, souvenirs were requested from the agencies established all over the world. It was also the year in which the territory of the Budapest branch was reorganised, so that the representative, Heinrich Conrad, had to explore new areas. A plan to promote the gramophone in schools in Hungary was mooted, but ultimately not implemented. In the same year, the company began to standardise the design of its advertisements, placing a considerable burden on the general agencies. In 1911, the Budapest branch also had to organise four recording sessions, and recordings were made in Budapest, Zombor [Sombor], Eszék [Osijek], Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia. A number of fascinating and unique documents have survived in the collection, including a somewhat depressing description of living conditions in Budapest by an English accountant, a letter from Franz Hampe about a recording session in Zombor [Sombor], and a description of Hungarian folk-inspired art songs [magyarnóta] by the Budapest representative of The Gramophone Company. A particularly significant document of discological research is a detailed letter by Heinrich Conrad, in which he not only criticises the recordings made in Budapest in July 1911, but also compares them in detail with earlier recordings made in Budapest. This letter gives us an insight into the recording aesthetics of the acoustic recording era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is widely accepted that webpage layout is important for website aesthetics. However, knowledge is limited about which kind of webpage layout is aesthetic. In this paper, we conduct a large-scale analysis of 13,017 real webpages with different aesthetic levels. The results demonstrate that there are significant differences between aesthetic webpages and non-aesthetic webpages in several aspects of layout design, such as the position of objects and the average number of objects. In order to identify whether the web layout is aesthetic, we propose a novel Webpage Layout Aesthetic Evaluation model (WLAE) based on an improved Adaboost algorithm to automatically predict the aesthetics of a webpage layout. Experimental results show that our WLAE model is significantly better than other existing methods. Based on the feature analysis of 13,017 real-world webpages and the contribution of each feature to webpage aesthetic prediction, we have summarized 4 webpage design principles for webpage designers. Besides, a large number of real webpages collected by our team can be used for further research on webpage layout aesthetic design and/or related research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article, titled "Religious Verse," discusses the desire that many people have to write religious poetry. The author reflects on the moments in life that inspire these poetic thoughts, such as witnessing a funeral or experiencing the changing seasons. They also touch on themes of mortality, art, spirituality, and the power of beauty. However, the author cautions against writing religious verse simply for the sake of it, emphasizing the importance of crafting meaningful and concise poetry. [Extracted from the article]

This article titled "Get Derya's look" provides a list of home decor items and furnishings that can be used to enhance the aesthetic of a period property. The items include a pendant light, paint, a cabinet, wallpaper, a Roman blind, a print, a sofa, a cushion, and a rug. The article does not provide any additional information or context about the items or their significance. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Things I've Learned About Photography: Redux, Round #3 -- 30 Years Later," is a compilation of 158 lessons and observations about photography. The author, who has been involved in photography for over 50 years, shares insights and wisdom gained from their own experience and from others. The lessons cover a wide range of topics, including finding subject matter, the importance of creativity and personal vision, the role of equipment, the value of practice and commitment, and the impact of viewers and critics. The author emphasizes the ongoing learning process in photography and encourages readers to think critically and explore their own perspectives. This text provides a collection of 75 statements and observations about photography. The statements cover a range of topics, including the creative process, equipment, techniques, and the role of photography in art and society. The text encourages photographers to approach their craft with dedication and practice, while also reminding them to be open to new ideas and styles. It emphasizes the importance of personal vision and artistic expression, and encourages photographers to explore their own unique perspectives. The text also touches on the impact of technology, the role of social media, and the fleeting nature of fame in the photography world. Overall, the text offers a thought-provoking and diverse collection of insights for photographers to consider. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Medical Devices; Microsurgical; Microtechnology; Surgery; Surgical Technology EN Health and Medicine Medical Devices Microsurgical Microtechnology Surgery Surgical Technology 918 918 1 10/30/23 20231103 NES 231103 2023 NOV 5 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- A new study on surgical technology is now available. Health and Medicine, Medical Devices, Microsurgical, Microtechnology, Surgery, Surgical Technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the changing perception of Pablo Picasso's legacy and how Andy Warhol's influence has eclipsed Picasso's status as a defining figure in modern art. Topics include the Warholization of Picasso, the role of aesthetics in this shift, and recent legal cases involving artistic transformation and copyright.

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• This paper examines Tonu Puu's analysis of arts, sciences, and economics. This paper presents the ideas of the late Tönu Puu regarding how arts, sciences, and economics interact and coevolve. This involves complex nonlinear dynamics with critical bifurcations occurring at crucial points that transform the paradigm or system involved. Centrally important is how influences from one area influence another, even from the arts to the sciences and economics and back again. Thus the role of generalists is important in progress of humanity and must be encouraged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the changing landscape of Bible publishing. It exploring how Bible creators are striving to maintain faithfulness to the text while also enhancing the aesthetic, literary and communal aspects of experiencing Scripture; themes of preserving tactile reading experiences, incorporating aesthetic design elements, and presenting the Bible according to its literary style, featuring insights from various Bible publishing leaders.

A process-oriented method follows utilizing acrylic and non-traditional media such as tar, stains, and modeling paste to build up excoriated layers and leaving out patches of the painting's histories after another layer is overlapped. "A large portion of my work is realistic painting and drawing, mostly landscapes and commissioned portraits", says De Corte. Dan Remmel Florida, USA, The Brick Playground, acrylic, 16 x 20" (40 x 50 cm) Finalist My Inspiration This image is part of a series of paintings based on abstract doodles/thumbnail sketches, each drawn in under 15 minutes. Art Prize Challenges Jef De Corte Wichelen, Belgium, Relics 03, acrylic, 8 x 8" (20 x 20 cm) Grand Prize is a four-page editorial feature in American Art Collector magazine Keeping Them Guessing Jef De Corte is a man of many talents, working in a variety of mediums and subject matter. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a movement in alternative prosthetics wherein designers are pushing the limits of functionality and aesthetics to help users feel more comfortable in their own skin. Topics discussed include the neuroscience of assistive devices, stigma around disability and limb difference, and prosthetics research at the University of Cambridge's Plasticity Lab.

The article offers information about Joseph Ratzinger's theology of music and his belief that the historical-cultural forms of Jewish-European Christianity. It explores the idea that Europe, for Ratzinger, is primarily a kingdom of the mind embodying a culturally and historically embodied Europe. It also highlights the fusion of biblical revelation with Greek philosophy, known as the meeting of Athens and Jerusalem, as a fundamental element in Ratzinger's understanding of Europe.

- Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows Inheritance Two seemingly ordinary sheds crafted by my great-grandfather, Edgar (Bubba) Canty, in Elliott, South Carolina, have become a source of my constant reflection. The quality that we call beauty, however, must always grow from the realities of life, and our ancestors, forced to live in dark rooms, presently came to discover beauty in shadows, ultimately to guide shadows towards beauty's end. The beauty laid bare here, in Bubba's sheds, acknowledges a set of practices entirely foreign and overlooked, steeped in the Black vernacular. Bubba's sheds have offered a way of coming to terms with this idea of aesthetic inheritance, disciplinary baggage, and cultural identity. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the search for "Woven Kauri," a collaboration between artist Colin McCahon and weaver Ilse von Randow, which has been missing for 60 years, as of 2022. Topics covered include how the collaboration started, how the art work went missing during the refurbishment of New Zealand's Auckland Art Gallery and the two-year search for the art work initiated by Vivienne Stone, the director of McCahon House, a museum and gallery at the artist's former Titirangi home.

This article from Livingetc features a project by designer Laura Stephens, who was tasked with creating a kitchen that didn't feel like a kitchen for a recently widowed woman in her 60s. The client wanted to preserve the grandeur of her old family home while keeping the space fun and playful. The kitchen was designed to accommodate at least 12 people and had to cover both relaxing and dining areas. The design includes a styled island with a red marble top, a converted lamp as a focal point, and a tall cabinet resembling an elegant armoire. The color scheme was inspired by an antique tapestry, with cabinets in a lively brown with hints of green and contemporary blue-green tiles and red striped stools. The smaller details, such as the matching splashback panel, were crucial to the success of the project. The client is delighted with the outcome and often shares photos of the space when entertaining her family. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the integration of mechanical and electrical design in the toy industry, particularly in the creation of innovative toys that incorporate electronics. It discusses examples like Moose Toys' Magic Mixies and Mama Surprise, highlighting the collaboration between mechanical and electrical design teams to create toys that offer surprise, delight, and functional aesthetics.

- D.C. SECTION 2 SO YOU WANT TO BUY AN NFT A BRIEF TAXONOMY OF NFT COLLECTORS QUICK FLIPPER: You're someone who's extremely online and always early, surfing the waves of other people's FOMO, minting anything that's hard to get, then selling it to stragglers who pay extra to join in. NFT prices range from practically free to in the millions, so fill your wallet with whatever amount you feel comfortable losing if your NFT's value tanks. One-of-one blockchain-based collectibles emerged years ahead of the recent NFT boom in the form of Rare Pepes. They're here as long as the blockchain exists, since there's no way to delete an NFT once it's on the blockchain. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy discusses the use of Snap-On Smile devices for short-term aesthetic rehabilitation in dentistry. The report includes a literature review and a case study showcasing the 3D printing workflow used to manufacture these devices. The study found that the Snap-On Smile offers an aesthetic solution without the need for tooth preparation and can provide immediate aesthetic enhancement. However, the report also notes that the device has limitations and should be carefully considered in complex cases. Overall, the Snap-On Smile is seen as a significant advancement in aesthetic dentistry, balancing improved dental aesthetics with the preservation of natural tooth structures. [Extracted from the article]