A dog's life in art
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Dogs have been featured in art works since the earliest civilizations. In the Middle Ages, dogs often appeared in formal portraits or as participants of the hunt, as depicted in woodcuts, manuscripts and tapestries. By the 18th century, dogs have become principal subjects in English art.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1998
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Do-it-yourself decorating
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Topiaries, pyramid-shaped Christmas decorations, originates from the early 18th century when European hostesses used them for their centerpieces. Carmine Marotta, a floral designer who specializes in topiaries, gives instructions on how to create the Christmas decoration.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
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The needle and the haystack
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Marsha and Tad Van Lim owns a 93-acre property in Milwaukee, WI, called Smoked Ham Farm. The farm's structures have an overall Scandinavian character since the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish styles were mixed with Bohemian and German workmanship.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1999
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