Posted on July 31st, 2008 by admin
Aquamarine is a transparent gemstone variety of beryl. It is closely related to the emerald and the most common color is a delicate blue or turquoise that will remind you of the sea. Other colors can vary from yellow to rosey pink. The more intense the color the more valuable it is and can fetch from $120 to $500 a carat.
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Not every buried treasure has been discovered. There still is a remarkable quantity of quality treasures still in Mother Earth, including the semi-precious stones to be found at Gem Mountain in North Carolina. One of the biggest draws to Gem Mountain is aquamarine treasure hunting. You find it ? you keep it. It’s as fun and as simple as that.
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Posted on March 28th, 2008 by admin
African tribal masks are fun to use throughout your home to bring warmth and a worldly feel. There are many different kinds of African tribal masks and, therefore, many different ways to use them. Let us help you choose the right ones for use in your home. We can also help you decide how and wear to use them in your decorating scheme. You’ll have a great African decor design going in no time at all!
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Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by admin
Sculptures from the Philippines come in a variety of mediums. There are glass sculptures, marble sculptures, bronze and mixed medium sculptures. The themes, forms and styles used for Filipino sculptures run the artistic gamut from abstract sculptures to figure studies.
During the 18th century sculptures from the Philippines reflected Catholic themes. One of the most famous 18th century Filipino sculptures was the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. This sculpture was created in ivory. It was decorated using polychrome, glass, silver and gilding.
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Posted on March 21st, 2008 by admin
The world and culture of ancient Greece is fascinating and intriguing. Knowledge, fantasy and history can be used to adorn your home when you choose a Greek decorating theme. With ancient Greek masks and other artifacts, your home will be a palace suitable for Zeus himself. Make it happen with our tips and decorating advice.
Ancient Greek décor works for almost any room in your home. A living room or foyer in a Greek theme welcomes your guests in a regal way. Or bring Greece into the bedroom with a marble bed, a tasteful nude painting and a collection of small statues. You can even use ancient Greek masks to decorate a bathroom. Hang a few small ones on the wall and use granite countertops and regal linens to create a wash-room fit for Aphrodite.
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Posted on March 10th, 2008 by admin
The culture of the Philippines has been greatly influenced by the migrants that have come to this island nation throughout time. Most of the people that call themselves Filipinos actually descend from Austonesian tribes that most likely migrated from Taiwan to the Philippines thousands of years ago. It is suspected that the first Filipinos were related to the Ami Tribe.
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Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by admin
Marble sculptures have been the medium of choice for fine art pieces throughout history. Marble is valued as a medium for sculpture because of its fine texture, its sheen and for its ability to display fine details without cleaving or crumbling. The cost of marble has limited this medium in the past to pieces commissioned by rich patrons, however, today this medium is more affordable and it is accessible to a variety of artists from Europe to the Philippines.
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Posted on February 17th, 2008 by admin
The Filipino sculpture tradition began in the mid 19th century. Guillermo Tolentino was the artist that really brought this artistic movement to a peak. His sculpture the Bonifacio Monument not only illustrated culturally significant themes, but it also demonstrated that artists from the Philippines could hold their own in the art world against European classical artists.
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 by admin
The history, culture and styles of Egypt entice many people. Their rich and mysterious past makes Egypt a very intriguing place. If you want to bring some of this mystery and wonder into your home, you should consider decorating in the Egyptian style. One of the ways to do this is with Egyptian masks. Hang these masks throughout your home and add Egyptian themes, colors and artifacts for a home that is fit for a pharaoh.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 by admin
Filipino sculptures have undergone an evolution in shape, form, content and mediums. Like other cultures the first sculptures created by Philippine native cultures were primitive. These primitive sculptures utilized native materials like stone and clay. The sculptures created depicted normal life and acts of worship. Colors were limited in these primitive sculptures.
The transitional sculpture movements in the Philippines between the primitives and the modern movements were influenced by outside cultures and internal evolutions. In the middle of the transition between the primitive and the most modern sculptures was the 19th century art movement. The hero of this sculpture movement was Guillermo Tolentino. His most popular and well known piece was the Bonifacio Monument. This monument was a tribute piece to the Filipino revolution that was fought against the Spanish in 1896. Tolentino completed this multi-figure sculpture in 1933 and it became the cornerstone of his career.
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Posted on January 30th, 2008 by admin
The African decorating theme is gaining in popularity. This is due to its neutrality and versatility, as well as its warm and natural beauty. You can get in on the trend with African art. Art with African themes is a great option for anyone looking to start small with the African decorating theme or anyone who wants to add to an already Africa-themed room. Read on for tips on getting and using African art.
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