The evolution of what we know today as the fountain pen, began thousands of years ago from the writings and or archeological discoveries that we can observe in various forms such as: graffiti, wall paintings, cuneiform writings, and the clay tablets of Sumeria. The first primitive type of paper were clay tablets that were …
Acoustic guitars and their various musical relatives can be traced back thousands of years, but the idea of a guitar using electric currents to amplify its sound had to wait until the 1930s to start to take root. Necessity was, perhaps, the mother of invention here, as the volume of the guitar, used previously …
Literally taken, the art of painting is the process of applying color onto a supported surface – such as paper, wood, glass, or canvas. When taken in an artistic sense, painting is meant to create an image or an expression through this color application, representing and documenting various intentions and subjects according to the …
Do you love listening to that smooth, toe-tapping music we call jazz? Do you love to dance with your significant other to the sounds of Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, or Duke Ellington? While it’s undoubtedly cool to use words like “Swing,” “Bebop” or “Bossa Nova” when describing a jazz style, not very many people …
Just one day after the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears made it to Super Bowl XLI, a coffee mug featuring the teams appeared on an Internet auction site. A coffee mug can come in every color, in different shapes and covered in clever statements, advertisements or promotions such as for the Super Bowl. …
The 20th Century was the period when the celebrity culture took off, especially from the 1940s onwards. There were people who enjoyed celebrity status before then, such as Lord Byron and some music hall stars, but they were the exception. The more mass media there is, the more celebrities we seem to acquire. There …
Around 1990 trading card games hit the world and ever since they have remained on top with many of the younger generations in the world. Since their invention, trading card games have swept across the globe, creating fans at every turn. The diversity of the games is the biggest draw, bringing in throngs of …
Is there any other educational area where students are taught only in a one-on-one situation, not really? In essence, this is what classical piano students do. It is very important and monotonous for students who are learning to play the piano to practice everyday, this takes discipline which you do not see in children …
Most people are familiar with stitches that are used in embroidery. The embroidery craft stitches are the easiest and the more common stitches. The stitches used are thought of by the experts in embroidery as one of the smallest things that is related to this craft. The patterns used in embroidery being made by …
Choosing the best home theater system for you is a huge decision, as well as a big investment. It is a good idea to do your homework before making such a big purchase, by reading consumer electronic magazines, getting advice from friends and browsing consumer electronic stores. The more you know about home theater …