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Art Evolution: The history of art in ten steps
Art is a form of expression and it is intimately connected with the human evolution and the history of humanity. Therefore it is subjected to a constant change and motion. That’s the reason why art in the past and nowadays is indispensable for human entity. The following infographic explains the development of art history in 10 steps.
The infographic introduces the different artistic movements, starting with cave paintings, the earliest traces of art, over the ancient Greece, famous for their architecture and sculpture, presenting the epochs Gothic, with the representatives Giotto and Pisano, the Renaissance, with Rafael and Botticelli and the Baroque, with Rubens and Rembrandt.
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How To Find And Do Work You Love
Scott Dinsmore's mission is to change the world by helping people find what excites them and build a career around the work only they are capable of doing. He is a career change strategist whose demoralizing experience at a Fortune 500 job launched his quest to understand why 80% of adults hate the work they do, and more importantly, to identify what the other 20% were doing differently. His research led to experiences with thousands of employees and entrepreneurs from 158 countries. Scott distilled the results down to his Passionate Work Framework - three surprisingly simple practices for finding and doing work you love, that all happen to be completely within our control. He makes his career tools available free to the public through his community athttp://LiveYourLegend.net
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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TURN YOUR DOODLES INTO LASTING MEMORIES!
Any self-respecting artist owns a sketchbook; some even use them occasionally. Not very many artists use one regularly for much beyond doing small sketches or value studies for larger studio paintings. I was in the same boat until I discovered how valuable a sketchbook could be.
I was taking a trip to Italy. I knew I wanted to do some small paintings while in a culture so rich with art—a trip of a lifetime! I had been doing plein air painting, but I knew I could not carry much while traveling abroad. So, I bought my first watercolor sketchbook and a pocket-size watercolor set. I was so enchanted with my little watercolor sketches and had such a rich experience creating them that I knew I had found a new expression for my creativity.
That first little sketchbook sparked a curiosity and excitement to explore where a sketchbook could take me. Not wanting to wait until my next vacation, I bought another watercolor journal and began to use my sketchbook when I went out to do plein air painting. The smaller setup and format worked well, and instead of a bunch of small, loose sketches scattered about the studio, they were bound and easily accessible for reference.
As my love for the sketchbook experience grew, and since I knew I had not invented the wheel, I began looking for books on the subject. I was pleasantly surprised to find a wealth of information and materials for the "art" of keeping a sketchbook "journal." The more I used my journals in different ways, the more personal and important they became to me as an artist.
Over the next several months I'd like to share with you my journey and the different ways you can incorporate this experience into YOUR life. I call it an experience because the very act of using them is intentional. These journals are personal, they are motivational, and they are therapeutic. They are, in effect, anything you want them to be. They are an experience you can pull off the shelf and relive. They are an art form in themselves, and I think you will find that these small but powerful tools will affirm and strengthen your voice as an artist.
Have I piqued your interest? Let's get you started! Your journals will grow with you, and in time you will find a brand or type of journal that works best for you, but for now, keep it simple and inexpensive.
1. Select your sketchbook
Go to your nearest art or craft supply store and find either a hardbound or spiral-bound Sketchbook. It will need to allow for some experimentation with water-based paints or ink, so it's best if the paper has some weight to it.
Lighter weight paper, usually 65# for drawing, will not give you the broadest use. Find a sketchbook with paper at least 90# in weight. Watercolor sketchbooks are even better at 140#.
As for size, I like them to be small enough for my purse. An 8x10 can be opened and used as large as 16x20 on two pages. The selection is endless, so don't get carried away or spend a lot. This first sketchbook will be a learning tool.
You will also need a pencil and eraser for your journaling.
2. Decide on a medium
If you already have a preferred medium, start there. Mine is watercolor.
For now, use what you have. I will discuss colored and watercolor pencils, ink, watercolor, water soluble pencils, and crayons in a later article.
Pastel pencils and even oil pastels or oils paints can be used, but I don't use these because they take too long to dry and smudge when the book closes.
3. Make it happen!
For the next few days, I'd like you to record simple things. Every few days, add a drawing (with or without color) done in less than 10 minutes. Just enjoy the process.
Next month, I will begin with the “hows and whys” of travel journaling. Since we are heading into the summer and many of you will be vacationing, let's get you journaling those travels right away!
The following month we will explore the more frequent uses of a sketchbook, such as daily journals used to record whatever you fancy and to enrich your artistic voice in an everyday setting.
We will also look at idea journals, where we’ll explore how far to take hobbies, projects, and ideas for larger finished works.
The fourth article in our series will cover more personal journaling. In this article, I will share how and why you should record memories, personal milestones, and dreams.
As you can see, there are as many applications for the sketchbook journal as there are people who use them. I want to show you how versatile a sketchbook can be and inspire you to fill volumes of journals with your personal vision and voice. Let the journey begin!
Michelle is an artist/writer living and creating in Columbus Ohio. To see more of her work visit her blog, Living a Creative Life, or visit her website.
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The First 20 Hours - How to Learn Anything: Josh Kaufman at TEDxCSU
Josh Kaufman is the author of the #1 international bestseller, 'The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business', as well as the upcoming book 'The First 20 Hours: Mastering the Toughest Part of Learning Anything.' Josh specializes in teaching people from all walks of life how to master practical knowledge and skills. In his talk, he shares how having his first child inspired him to approach learning in a whole new way.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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Hard Surface Essentials
Grant Warwick's hard surface essentials.
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The SIGGRAPH Technical Papers
The SIGGRAPH Technical Papers program is the premier international forum for disseminating new scholarly work in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2013 brings together thousands of computer graphics professionals, 21-25 July 2013, Anaheim, California, USA. Learn more at www.siggraph.org/s2013.
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RailClone 2 Demo Reel
RailClone is a 3DS Max plugin for parametric modeling based on custom geometry parts, definable by the user, and a set of construction rules. This new concept of modeling lets you to build complex and realistic structures for Architectural Visualization, Civil Engineering, Industrial and Interior Design.
RailClone 2 Demo Reel from iToo Software on Vimeo.
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Setting up a V-Ray Shading and Lighting Pipeline
This must-see Master Class will help you integrate V-Ray into your workflow.
Advanced topics include:
One-click linear workflow.
Managing large scenes using the improved V-Ray Proxy loader.
Transferring animated assets from Maya to 3ds Max using Alembic caches.
Texture shortcuts using V-Ray procedurals.
Optimizing Global Illumination for animations.
Using V-Ray's extensive Render Elements and creating customized render passes.
Multichannel OpenEXR output for compositing in Nuke.
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V-Ray Essentials Crash Course
A 20-minute crash course covering shading basics, simple lights setup, Global Illumination and Render Elements.
Presented by Vassil Pepelyankov, V-Ray Master Trainer
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Remove An Already Assigned Material In 3ds Max
To remove an already assigned material in 3ds max:
- Select the utilities panel
- Select more
- Select "UVW Remove"
From the sub panel, you can select your objects and remove in either the UVWs or Materials or both.
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Must Have Tool For All Architectural Illustrators
LightTrac is a must have tool for all outdoor Architectural Illustrators. Quickly determine at what time and location the light conditions are perfect to shoot your subjects outdoors. The elevation and angle of Sun changes throughout the year depending on the location, date and time of day, LightTrac calculates the elevation and angle of Sun or Moon for any date & time, for any place on earth and plots it on top of a satellite map. Armed with this information and with an extremely easy to use interface, you can now plan your photoshoot even several months ahead of time and position yourself at the right spot at the right time for the perfect shot.
Whether you are a landscape or Architectural Illustrators, a wedding or sports photographer you will love what LightTrac has to offer.
LightTrac is not just useful to photographers, but its also useful to architects, real-estate buyers, solar panel owners/installers, gardeners, travelers or for any outdoor person interested in knowing any info about the Sun or the Moon.
Features
- Scout for new locations using a map for the perfect sunlight angle or for a backdrop with a rising/setting moon
- Find Angle and Elevation of Sun for any location and time
- Find Angle and Elevation of Moon for any location and time
- Find Sunrise, Sunset and Twilight times for any day
- Find Moonrise, Moonset times for any day
- Search locations by address, city or zipcode
- Save multiple locations and switch between them easily
- Does automatic timezone detection
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Creative Problem Solving
Do you approach every situation with an attitude that allows for open-minded, creative problem solving? How often when presented with an idea do you just say, “no, that’s impossible.” or “been there, done that—it’s not going to work”?
When we attempt to solve a problem in this state of mind we are closing the door to creativity. However, there are two words that can instantly reopen that door and trigger a creative dialogue that’s bound to achieve results.
To find out what two words can change your life and how to successfully apply them to your personal and artistic life, check out this video...
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5 Great iPad Apps for Architects
An iPad might not replace your laptop or home computer, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get some work done on one or have a little bit of creativity time. Let’s look at some apps that you might find fun or useful.
1) Autodesk® FormIt – Free
Autodesk FormIt is a fantastic app for being a free offering. FormIt is Autodesk’s answer to programs like Rhino and especially SketchUp. If you have an afternoon, you can learn this app. If you know SketchUp, it will take less time than that. FormIt comes with a plethora of tutorials to get you started, let’s you do your BIM on satelite images, and is easy to use. You can also sync your files with in the cloud with Autodesk® 360 and Revit. For free, this app seems like a great choice.
Autodesk® FormIt – itunes.apple.com
2) Procreate – $4.99
While not necessarily geared towards the architectural community, Procreate is a great app for doing simple, to very complicated sketches. It’s a great tool to have around so that you can ensure you can get your ideas onto your iPad before you forget them and they are lost forever. The app is easy to learn, and reasonably priced at $4.99. It does feature some in-app purchases, however, they give you a lot of tools out of the gate so that they don’t nickel and dime you. I would also recommend a stylus with this app.
3) Architizer – Free
Architizer is an online forum for sharing architecture pictures and information. While I found the website somewhat interesting, the iPad app seems to be a much better fit for the content. The Architizer iPad app allows you to scroll through numerous pictures of architectural installations. When you tap on a picture, the app gives you information about the building, the designer, the location, and other information. The app reminds me a lot of pinterest or flipboard, but for the design of buildings. You can also share what you find through twitter and other forms of social media.
4) Morpholio – Free
Morpholio is the portfolio for the modern person. Instead of carrying around a giant folder featuring your work, you can now display it using your iPad. Not only does it help you organize your work, you can also share it, follow other architects, and create layouts. It’s a great way to showcase who you are and what you do.
5) iDraw -$8.99
iDraw is a great tool for making vector images. While not as robust as Illustrator or some of Autodesk’s offerings, it works great for the iPad and is a great jumping off point for ideas. iDraw also works well with Dropbox. The app also seems to be updated frequently, making for a better and better product.
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13 New Renderings of One WTC Without its Sister Towers
If you were wondering what the new World Trade Center would look like if One WTC was the only tower going up, today's your lucky day.
The Port Authority and Durst Organization released 13 new renderings showing the tower's "recent design modifications," which we can't really discern (the antenna looks different?), but we did notice that they forgot two of the other towers—only Four WTC makes an appearance. Also, it is going to be blindingly bright at night, so get ready. The renderings show views from Brooklyn, New Jersey, and Staten Island, plus the W Hotel, New York by Gehry, and Pier 40, which may not be possible by the time the tower opens.
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Free Download Vray Guide The Key to 3d Success
“We are sharing books and items from our vast library. Here lies the guide you need to become a professional.”
This eBook will provide you with TOP secret tips of PRO 3D Artist! AND business success!You will learn to work LIKE a PRO! and will be able to succeed in every challenge! The full package comes with free resources library of 3D models, textures, IES lights, HDRI Images and much more!
What are you waiting for?.. go ahead and download the pdf file.. copy the link and share..
The book was written by Alexander Vasiliuk aka VRayGuide
“Share is love you know..?”
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Explore mobile apps from Autodesk®, the maker of 3D design software.
Explore mobile apps from Autodesk®, the maker of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Find an app for Productivity & Utility, Creativity, or for Games or Entertainment.
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Who Needs 3-D Design? 5 Reasons You Do
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New Minnesota Vikings Stadium Renderings
Designed by HKS Sports and Entertainment, the stadium will seat 65,000 and can seat as much as 73,000 for a Super Bowl (which, of course, is always the goal). Since a retractable roof was too expensive, the stadium will have a clear roof to let in some of that sweet, sweet natural sunlight
Minnesota Vikings Stadium Exterior Rendering
Minnesota Vikings Stadium Interior Rendering
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Price vs. Value
Price is a public matter — a negotiation between supply and demand. A thing’s price is set in competition. So the price of a car is determined by how much some people want it, how much they are willing to pay, and how ready the manufacturer is to sell. It’s a public activity: lots of people are involved in the process, but your voice is almost never important in setting the price.
Value, on the other hand, is a personal, ethical and aesthetic judgment — assigned finally by individuals, and founded on their perceptiveness, wisdom and character.
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Ken Robinson: How to escape education's death valley
Published on May 10, 2013
Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish -- and how current education culture works against them. In a funny, stirring talk he tells us how to get out of the educational "death valley" we now face, and how to nurture our youngest generations with a climate of possibility.
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