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Ancient Buddhist Paintings From Bamiyan Were Made Of Oil, Hundreds Of Years Before Technique Was ‘Invented’ In Europe
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Scientists have proved, thanks to experiments performed at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), that the paintings were made of oil, hundreds of years before the technique was “invented” in Europe.
ESRF Link: Synchrotron light unveils oil in ancient Buddhist paintings from Bamiyan
Via: ScienceDaily Article Link (Apr. 22, 2008) – “The scientists discovered that 12 out of the 50 caves were painted with oil painting technique, using perhaps walnut and poppy seed drying oils.”
“Apart from oil-based paint layers, some of the layers were made of natural resins, proteins, gums, and, in some cases, a resinous, varnish-like layer. Protein-based material can indicate the use of hide glue or egg. Within the various pigments, the scientists found a high use of lead whites.”
Addendum: There’s a thread on this over at metafilter as well, arguing racism of course, oy vey!
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A gorgeous distinctive style
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
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Tips for Artists Who Want to Sell
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
“Tips for Artists Who Want to Sell.” (1967-68) By John Baldessari. © John Baldesssari 2002.
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Sunflowers and Self-Portraits
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
I found this play on Van Gogh’s style below at Pizdaus, which is a fun site for interesting pictures of all sorts.
I have no idea where it comes from, what context it was made in or for. It’s just such a great image, I had to share…
*If you or anyone you know possesses the copyright to this image, do let me know so I may credit it appropriately. If you have the copyright and want it removed, same deal, let me know and it will get removed..
Tags: vangogh painting tribute
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Free Car Vector Outlines – 6000 of them
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Here’s a great find, 6000 free vectors of Car outlines in Adobe Illustrator format.
Bit of a hefty download but well worth it, you never know when they’ll come in handy.
Here’s the direct download link and here’s the blog I found them on: http://garcya.us/blog/.
There’s a ton of other vector stuff on that site as well for free.
Tags: vector illustrator eps cars
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