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This review summarizes the methodological aspects of laboratory X-ray powder micro-diffraction and demonstrates the assets of the method in the research of painted artworks for evaluation of their provenance or diagnosing their degradation.

Painted artworks represent a significant group of cultural heritage artifacts, which are primarily admired because of their aesthetic quality. Nevertheless, the value of each particular painting depends also on what is known about it. Material investigation of paintings is one of the most reliable sources of information. Materials in painted artworks (i.e. panel, easel and miniature paintings, wall paintings, polychromed sculptures etc.) represent an extensive set of inorganic and organic phases, which are often present in complicated mixtures and exhibit characteristics reflecting their geological genesis (mineral pigments), manufacturing technology (artificial pigments), diverse biological nature (binders or dyes) or secondary changes (degradation or intentional later interventions). The analyses of paintings are often made challenging by the heterogeneous nature and minute size of micro-samples or, in some cases, even by the impossibility of sampling due to the preciousness, fragility or small dimensions of the artwork. This review demonstrates the successful implementation of laboratory X-ray powder micro-diffraction for material investigation of paintings, illustrating its efficiency for mineralogical analysis of (i) earth-based materials indicating the provenance of paintings, (ii) copper-based pigments pointing to their origin, and (iii) products of both salt corrosion and saponification enabling one to reveal the deterioration and probable original appearance of artworks.

Ben J, is a digital artist. He creates a compelling and narrative rich atmosphere that keeps the audience stimulated. He specializes on the fantasy art, especially on the lands and the landscapes that create almost a movie effect. The color schemes of each of the works are intricate and complex, with dim lights and lots […]

Dariusz Kieliszek, a self-taught Polish illustrator and concept artist, has made a remarkable impact on the digital art world through his exploration of symbolic fantasy and surreal horror. More: Instagram, Artstation

Filipe Pagliuso is a Brazilian digital artist known for his captivating character designs and fantasy illustrations. He graduated in Graphic Design from UNESP and has a strong foundation in digital art techniques. He has contributed to the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) universe, creating artwork for several cards. Notable examples include “Kibo, Uktabi Prince” from Jumpstart […]

Sylvain Sarrailh is a French illustrator and concept artist with over a decade of experience in the video game and film industries. He has collaborated with prominent companies such as Ubisoft, Rocksteady, Amplitude, Psyop, Oculus, Insomniac Games, Sony Pictures, and DreamWorks. Sarrailh’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of vibrant and detailed artworks, reflecting his versatility […]

Requirements and reference framework for digital representation of cultural relics and artworks using augmented reality

Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012

As hundreds of motorists take to the desert, their tracks damage the massive geoglyphs made by Indigenous groups in northern Chile

This brief chapter of art history is often overlooked. Now, an exhibition in New York City makes a strong argument for the integral role played by four artists in the city of Siena

Steve Lazarides' personal collection of prints, original works, handwritten press releases and burner phones sold at auction for around $1.4 million

The Whitney Museum has been gifted 400 works by the famed pop artist, while the Smithsonian Archives of American Art will receive half a million documents

The artworks were seized in 2023 over allegations of obscenity

The High Court pulled up the Customs Department of Mumbai and said that every nude painting or every painting depicting some sexual intercourse poses cannot be styled as obscene

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IoT is helping Smartworks create workplace of the future by increasing employee productivity and lowering down energy consumption by 15 percent.

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Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012

MOSCOW (AP) — In the coronavirus lockdown, Russians can’t go to their beloved and renowned museums. So they’re filling the holes in their souls by recreating artworks while stuck at home and posting them on social media. The Facebook group where the works are posted has become a huge hit. The art recreations range from […]

Australian artworks will feature in a new international art-science exhibition in Venice, which hopes to educate people and raise talk about climate change and deforestation, and possible solutions.

What started as a school project to make art from drink bottle lids has ended up with 3D-printed prosthetic limbs made from recycled plastic.

Together, the paintings—including one by Anthony van Dyck—could be worth around £10 million if sold on the open market

The Getty Museum hopes its social media challenge will spark inspiration amid the COVID-19 pandemic

These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood

I have made a customized menu in PCB Editor which I now would like to fill with content.

First of all I would like to have commands to add (or delete) layers in the board. I have parameter files (.prm) that describes both the stackup and the artwork for 2, 4, 6 and 8 layers.

I guess I could record a script (macro) where I use the "Import Parameter file" dialogue but this will get windows flickering by etc. Can I do this with SKILL instead?

I realize that it is possible (somehow) to do a SKILL-script that completely builds up the stackup and artworks for boards with different number of layers but I then have to edit the SKILL everytime I need to change anything. My thinking is that it perhaps is easier just to call the prm-file, which is easy to modify from within Allegro without knowing anything about SKILL.

I'm also looking for a solution to remove some Subclasses, containing certain keywords with a SKILL script but since I'm completely new to SKILL I don't really know where to begin.

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

This week, catch the last few days of an art show that gives mothers their due, explore a land of orchids and discover how loving maths makes us better people

Atmospheric glazes of color and hand-shaped clay leaves and tree trunks adorn these beautiful ceramic pieces.

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.

In another example of how the constraints of the pandemic are fostering creativity, artist Claire Salvo is creating edible versions of artworks.