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When an Artist Changes His Mind
The term pentimento  refers to "a reappearance in a painting of an original drawn or painted element which was eventually painted over by the artist." Often the changes are small adjustments to the painting, while others are more significant. I've seen several articles in recent weeks about art researchers exposing hidden works beneath some well-known masterpieces. Using advanced imaging techniques, a new multi-modal scanner that integrates various methodologies and artificia

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Feb 252 min read
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Meet the Artist: SERGEI V. CHERNIKOV
About... Sergei Chernikov in his Studio For over 25 years, Sergei V. Chernikov has been crafting masterpieces that transcend mere...

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Jan 291 min read
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A Most Interesting Portrait
Arnolfini Portrait , Jan van Eyck, 1434 I have long been fascinated by the symbolism in this double portrait, which continues to...

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Jan 101 min read
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Portraits last forever ... or close to it.
These mummy portraits, akin to a time capsule, were initially uncovered in the Fayum Basin, a desert oasis located south of Cairo. They...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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