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Monet Paintings Introduced Us to Impressionism

Claude Monet paintings are those that began what we know as impressionistic art. This type of art is derived through very miniscule brush strokes that are barely visible. It uses the depiction of the natural environment, such as light, and conveys that light through the various changes that it goes through on any given day. […]

The History of Lithographie

Lithographie is a word derived from two Greek words that mean “stone” and “write.” It is the art of setting an image in stone and then pressing it onto paper and other surfaces. It was meant to replace carving each message in stone centuries ago which was a long process that took years to be […]

Canvas Paintings Are Everywhere

Anyone ever having perused the local museum or art gallery has no doubt come across canvas paintings. Someone who is a connoisseur of the arts may even own some of these wonderful works. No matter where they are encountered, these are beautiful and give a resonance of authenticity to a gallery, a home, a business, […]

What is a Giclee Print

A giclee print is a piece of artwork that is created on an ink jet printer. Many artists choose to reproduce their artwork in this way for several reasons. Not only is an affordable way to reproduce artwork, but it is also the best way to reproduce it and get a copy that is high […]

Van Gogh Paintings

One very famous Dutch artist is Vincent Willem Van Gogh. Paintings that he created often depicted landscapes such as golden wheat fields and beautiful sunflowers and of course his famed self-portraits. The best of his work was completed in the two years that led up to his death at the age of thirty-seven. He did […]

When Pollution Is Caused By Mother Nature

When most people think of corporate pollution they picture an evil CEO with Hollywood mustache who has no heart and does not care about the little guy. While this stereo type does exist, it is rarer than people might imagine. Much of the corporate pollution occurs when a natural disaster or other rare accident occur […]

Green Fashion Trend For Corporate America

Environmental awareness is rising in the United States. People are starting to make purchases based on a companies preserved attempt to “go green”. While not all consumers are driven by a desire to make eco friendly choices, when presented with the option for an eco friendly or organic product against one that is similar but […]

Examining the Different Components of Negative Affect in Addiction Treatment

A self-empowering, non-12-step alcohol treatment program focuses on the underlying issues surrounding an individual’s drug use. Previous research shows that children who have a parent with a substance abuse disorder have an elevated risk of developing alcohol and drug addiction problems. Children of alcoholics, for instance, are more likely to experiment with alcohol and drugs […]

Considering Motives For Marijuana Use in Drug Rehab

When determining a self-empowering treatment plan for a person in recovery, it is important to determine what their purpose was for using drugs and alcohol. Some individuals may use marijuana recreationally and occasionally for years with relatively few negative consequences. Others become addicted to marijuana and continue to use it daily despite negative consequences. With […]

How to Match Mens Clothing

Mens clothing follows the fashion and the trend of the market. You do not have to wear expensive designer wears to be smart. However there are tips that one should follow so that he appears better than the others. You definitely have to stand out from the crowd. The first thing that you should ensure […]