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Surrealist Art Posters Calendars 2012

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Joan Miro and Salvador Dali are two of the artists from the surrealist movement whose work has survived till today. Salvador Dali, with his flamboyant lifestyle, is best remembered. The word ‘surrealism’ brings to mind his dreamy half realistic work with dripping clocks and elephants on stilts. Joan Miro’s work was more abstract in nature, [...]

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M.C. Escher art calendars 2012

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Escher combined detailed artistry, subtle humor, and rigorous attention to the physical behavior of imaginary substances, into graphic worlds whose absurd, impeccably principled physics and rogue geometries mock our perception of space. The result is admired by math enthusiasts as well as artists and the public. I think it’s the symmetry in his work that [...]

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Owls Art Planners 2012

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Who doesn’t love owls? These planners and organizers are each decorated on the cover with owl inspired art. They’re cute, they’re practical and will help you stay organized throughout what’s left of 2011 and the whole of 2012. Shown to the right is the Cup of Owls 2012 Pocket Planner which is NOT an academic year planner. It [...]

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René Magritte 2012 Calendars and Planners

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René François Ghislain Magritte (21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. His work challenges observers’ preconditioned perceptions of reality. Magritte’s work frequently displays a juxtaposition of ordinary objects in an unusual context, giving new meanings to familiar things. [...]

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Chinese brush painting calendar 2012

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The two main techniques in traditional Chinese brush painting are: Meticulous – Gong-bi often referred to as “court-style” painting Freehand – Shui-mo loosely termed watercolour or brush painting. The Chinese character “mo” means ink and “shui” means water. This style is also referred to as “xie yi” or freehand style. Spirit of the Far East [...]

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Japanese Woodblock Planner 2012

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Woodblock printing was invented in China around the year 200. However it was not adopted in Japan till the 17th century. However, when it did catch on, it became a major force in not only the printing of books, but also art production. The combination of color and clear lines make these pieces of art [...]

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Gustav Klimt Art Planners 2011-2012

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Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Klimt’s primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism—nowhere is this [...]

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Claude Monet 2012 Wall Calendars

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When it comes to art, I’m a color lover. I can look at beautiful color combinations for a long time. If there’s one thing this collection of calendars shows, it’s that Claude Monet too was a lover of color: from sedate to vibrant, from romantic to fully expressive. See also the collection of Claude Monet [...]

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2012 Lee Stroncek Calendars and Planners

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Educated as a biologist and an artist, Lee Stroncek is uniquely placed to capture the wild beauty of the outdoors. He does this with a sensitive touch and a unique capture of light. Shown to the side is the Four Seasons 2012 Vertical Wall Calendar The 26th Edition of Four Seasons by Wild Wings Artist Lee [...]

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William Seltzer Rice Wall Calendars 2011, 2012

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When he came to California at age 27, artist, author, craftsman, and teacher William Seltzer Rice (American, 1873-1963) traveled, sketched, and painted throughout the state to familiarize himself with its history, flora, and fauna. The arts and crafts movement was flowering and he distinguished himself as a teacher, painter and ultimately printmaker. After moving to [...]

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