Olivia Martinez
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American Indian & Tribal Art
Visual arts by native peoples of the Americas touches upon the aesthetic practices of these indigenous peoples from early days to the modern day. These include paintings from South America and North America, that include Central America and Greenland. Art is an important part of native cultures that has been developed through the years and it is also used in rituals, spiritual beliefs, medicine and as a way of coping with the daily lives. Inuit art is unique because of their large scale paintings.
By Olivia Martinez3 years ago in Education
The Joy of Blue and White Porcelain
Early Chinese Blue and White Porcelain, ca. 13th Century, from the Yuan Dynasty; Jingdezhen porcelain. The earliest Chinese blue and white porcelains were made during the Kangxi period, but only fragments have so far been found. At the time, there was great interest in working with metals, and potters of the time experimented with all types of techniques to create new colors. This new blue and white Porcelain was not a natural product, and its manufacture posed certain risks. Most of the early Chinese blue and white pottery examples were destroyed during the fire.
By Olivia Martinez3 years ago in Education
Selling Japanese Antique
If you are thinking about investing in a hobby or trying to turn something around on your investment portfolio, then maybe it would be wise to start selling Japanese antiques. The antique market in Japan is one of the most lucrative worldwide. While the country has been open to western culture for many decades, with everything from sushi to Zen gardens, there are still many treasures hidden away in the Japanese culture that can fetch a very high price on the international market. Some people are willing to pay top dollar, so if you are interested in learning how to sell Japanese antiques then it may pay off well for you to learn some basics and get your feet wet in the business before you venture out on your own.
By Olivia Martinez3 years ago in Humans