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Printmaking
By definition, a print is 'a work of art made up of ink on paper' that is accomplished through
an 'indirect transfer process'. Printmaking has been around for over a millennium, and can be
traced all the way back to ninth-century China. The art of print has evolved across many
different cultures and into a myriad of forms, from the Renaissance period to nineteenth-century
lithography to modern screen-printing.
Sponsored by The Museum of Modern Art, this website is a complete exhibition filled with fine
galleries that contain fascinating examples of printmaking. It is broken up into four major
categories (Woodcuts, Lithography, Etching and Screen printing), each with an extensive
description of the individual medium as well as a display of previous works. Visitors will find
the work of famous artists, from Gaugin toWarhol, as well as a wealth of breathtaking art
created by lesser-known craftsmen.
moma.org
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Biography of America
Despite our patriotic past, most Americans know very little about the history of their own
country. High School U.S. History teachers often fail to impress on their students a true
understanding of our country's amazing development from 'A Brave New World' into 'The Most
Powerful Nation in the World'. This website is a wonderful tool that can be used to educate
Americans both young and old about the fascinating evolution of the United States.
The site is a companion piece to a television and educational series called 'Biography of
America'. It has been aired in its entirety on PBS, as well as in classrooms all across
America. The site traces our nation's past from its original citizens (Paleo-Indians) to modern
American society, describing the events and influences surrounding each cultural period. Each
time period is accompanied by telling pictures, streaming video, a map as well as links to
related sites. This is a great website for parents and children to visit together.
learner.org
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Guitar Central
Ever since Jimi Hendrix gave life and genius to it, the guitar has been considered the coolest
instrument around. It is the tangible symbol of Rock n' Roll, a glorified ukulele that,
plugged or unplugged, delivers a bolt of severe emotion and energy to music. Guitar.com is the
online haven for this coveted instrument's ambitious students, seasoned masters, and loyal fans.
This website is nothing short of guitar heaven. There is a magazine's worth of cool articles,
guitar-related discussion groups, access to personal instruction and great tips and tricks about
playing the instrument. Check out the Chained Effects Generator, an interactive program
'designed to give you a basic idea of the sounds that characterize five stompbox effects'.
guitar.com
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Sneaker Sanctuary
When I was a teenager, sneakers were the simplest footwear, worn daily as a testament to the
reckless freedom of childhood. They were made of plain white canvas (with the essential red
Nike 'swoosh'), had no see through soles, no glow in the dark stitching and definitely no air
pumps. Today the sneaker has become a cultural icon, which pretty much guarantees that it has
its very own tributary website.
Charlie's Sneaker Page is a footwear flashback. The site includes a history of sneakers along
with facts, descriptions, pictures and a glossary. There is even advice on how to dry wet
sneakers. What the website lacks in style, it more than makes up for in content and nostalgia.
sneakers.pair.com
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Famous Last Words
While actions usually speak louder than words, occasionally a person's final statements can
resonate beyond anything he has done in his lifetime. A persons' last words can be humorous or
sad, sentimental or angry, and are often poignant quotes that grasp the essential personality or
situation of the soon-to-be deceased.
Last Words is an engaging, highly entertaining compilation of famous deathbed lines, epitaphs,
final wills and testaments, and farewell letters of famous real life and fictional characters.
The quotes are accompanied with quick biographical notes about the subject's life and
'situation' (where they were when they died). Notable last words include Nostradamus' personal
prediction and a convicted Nazi war criminal's wish for world peace.
geocities.com
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