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December 11, 2021

What Is the Rosetta Stone? Discover This Historical Stone Monument of Egypt [Infographic]

Very few people know the incredible history of the Rosetta Stone. This ancient Egyptian artifact is a thick slab of granodiorite rock that dates back to 196 BCE. Though this remarkable block of stone may seem like an ordinary, fractured piece of rock with some etchings on it, it is actually the bedrock of modern knowledge of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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October 8, 2021

An Artist’s Guide to Different Types of Pens [Infographic]

A set of drawing pencils and a sketchbook will help you begin your artistic journey, but the right pen may be the tool to bring your idea to life. Pens can offer consistent linework to artists that specialize in intricate details as well as bold, expressive marks that are reminiscent of brushes. It all depends on what type of pen it is.

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September 3, 2021

Bauhaus: 10 Facts About the Legendary Institution for Design [Infographic]

The Bauhaus was a legendary avant-garde movement and school first founded in Germany in 1919. Though it lasted a relatively short period before pressure from Nazi forces forced it to close, the work created there continues to influence architecture, art, craft, typography, and design. The Bauhaus was founded by Walter Gropius, an influential German architect and pioneer of the modernist movement—namely the International Style.

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August 13, 2021

Stroll Through Art History With This Timeline of 10 Famous Sculptures [Infographic]

Pablo Picasso once said that “sculpture is the art of the intelligence.” Indeed, sculpture has a long and storied history dating back to antiquity. In both Western and Eastern cultures, refined sculpture has been a hallmark of high culture. Whether using wood, stone, or metal, sculptors have achieved incredible results in three dimensions. And while there are plenty of marvelous sculptures that have been created over time, some have become landmarks in art history.

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