Arts and Artefacts

Old world style décor has become increasingly popular over the past few years, because of this old world style accessories have become increasingly easy to come by. Here are some tips on how to ...

'Art deco', named after the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, embraces two very different approaches to the applied arts. On the one hand, designers ...

Aboriginal art involves a great history of story telling, myths, rituals, sorcery, and magic, where the artist describes their Dreaming, the stories of creation, their beliefs, and their ...

When it comes to collecting pottery there are many different styles and makes that are highly sought after and also different themes that are designed to suit all individual tastes. If you are just ...

There are many motivations for collecting tribal African art, among them are: For their aesthetic expression and craftsmanship For their historical interest For their unique style For ...

Collectors old and new with an eye for beauty and history have long been lured by the power of Native American artefacts. Indian artefacts are among the most sought-after collectibles on the market ...

India is one of the most populous nations in the world. As such, it is culturally diverse. You may want to create an Asian theme in your home using artefacts from India. Here is a guide to get you ...

One increasingly popular interior decorating style is a Japanese inspired theme. If you have never used this decorating style before, you may not know how to get started. There are several very ...

Carnival Glass Carnival Glass was first produced on a large scale by the newly-established Fenton Art Glass Company, of Williamstown, West Virginia, in 1908. Carnival Glass is pressed glass which ...

Decoupage is the decorative art of cutting and pasting paper onto a surface and varnishing over the surface. The word comes from the French word decouper, which means "cutting out." This ...

Collecting fine art can be both an exciting and rewarding hobby as well as adding beauty and value to your home. There are some important things you need to know before you begin collecting, that ...

A tablescape is a great way to brighten up a room and to utilize your creativity. Whether you are designing a tablescape with a holiday theme or simply to highlight a personal collection, it can add ...

Not all objects from ancient cultures are necessarily out of your price range. You may be surprised to know that at auction some antiquities are sold for just a few hundred pounds. However, there can ...