An art genome project called Art.sy went live on Monday. Its mission is “to expose as many people as possible to art.” Art.sy explains that its “growing collection comprises 17,000+ [10+04] artworks by 3,000+ [10+03] artists from leading galleries, museums, private collections, foundations, and artist estates. Art.sy works with 300+ [10+02] of the world’s leading [...]
The name copper is derived from Latin word cuprium which refers to island of Cyprus where ore deposits were found thousands of years ago. Common uses include coins, sculpture and conductor of electricity. Melting point 1083 Celsius Boiling point 2567 Celsius Copper has 29 electrons and 29 protons. “In nature it has two isotopes, 63 [...]
When thinking about what I wanted to select for my list of 10 (Materials) – 10 (Artists) – 10 (Works of art), I began with thinking about some favorite artists who work in traditional sculpture materials like bronze and marble. Isamu Noguchi could have his sculptures listed in many categories of materials from stone to [...]
10 materials 10 sculptors 10 works of art Marble Michelangelo Pieta Rondanini Bronze Henry Moore Family Group Clay Pablo Picasso Pitcher (Nun & Faun) Wood Louise Bourgeois Observer Ice Andy Goldsworthy Ice Spiral Stainless Steel David Smith Cubi Series Cement Isamu Noguchi History Mexico Steel Deborah Butterfield Ferdinand Mud/rock Robert Smithson [...]