Return of the graduate

Article Abstract:

A growing number of college-educated professionals are signing up with community colleges to prepare for new careers or pursue longtime interests. Anecdotal evidence and research suggest that many of these students are older workers looking for a new edge in job market and they hope to parlay the training into a better salary, job security, or a new career.

United States, Universities and colleges, Graduate study

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Venetian glass renaissance

Article Abstract:

Designer-businessman Paolo Venini revived the art of Venetian glassmaking in 1921 when he set up his Murano company to produce new glass forms. The modern form which evolved is surreal, sculptural, and is fluid in shape. Many of these pieces are on the market, but are quite expensive.

Criticism and interpretation, Glass sculpture, Art glass, Art objects, Italian

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Return of the native

Article Abstract:

Collectors of jewelry made by Southwest Indians are most interested in the items made from 1880 to 1950. The tourist industry began to affect the jewelry craft in the 1920s and stimulated a profitable cottage industry.

Purchasing, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Jewelry, Silver jewelry, Native American arts

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