It’s easy to take the variety of colors we experience for granted without knowing the history of pigments. Long before industrial processes fine-tuned the methods of producing nearly any color, unique pigmentation methods were the secrets of artisans, discovered through generations of experimentation. We see the use of color for symbolism and aesthetics on all […]
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Hexagonal symmetry in art shows through in six-fold symmetry. Six-fold or hexagonally symmetry consists of a radially dispersed pattern repeated six times, around a center point. Images of mandalas and clock-style art come to mind when we think of radial symmetry, which is but one kind of many types of symmetry beyond the bilateral mirror
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Dancing mania theories attempt to explain the mysteries of why, for about 1000 years in Europe, there were intermittent dancing plagues that often had casualties. Could it be the power of suggestion or toxic indigestion? We’ll explore dancing mania theories both old and new as I attempt to compile all the hypotheses in one place.
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Fluorescence examples in daily life are actually quite abundant. Many times, we can’t see if something is really fluorescent or not unless we shine a blacklight on it. Still, these fluorescent objects in our daily lives will be brightly colored, and often described as “neon.” (Not to be confused with actual “neon lights,” which are
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All the times our eyes are open, a complex cascade of events goes on to interpret the sights, even if we are unaware of how photoreceptors work. The beauty of a sunset, a disgusting a slimy mold, the face of a loved one.. all these images trigger emotional responses even beyond the sight, but it
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