Batik art on wood is an African tradition that marries the beauty of intricate patterns with the natural elegance of wood. This technique involves applying wax to create designs before dyeing the wood ...

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Batik was introduced to Africa through trade routes centuries ago. It was first adopted in West Africa, where it became an integral part of cultural expression. The technique was modified to suit ...

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In this video, I demonstrate how to create a geometric wood art piece featuring an ombre effect using wood burning techniques. Additional resources include step-by-step instructions, a cut list, and ...

Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci is surely the most iconic image of the Renaissance. Yet this tantalizingly complex drawing still contains plenty of mysteries for today’s scientists to uncover. Last ...

At 53, Spanish-born Felix Candela of Mexico is perhaps the most unassuming architect alive. About the closest he has ever come to immodesty is to say of his shell-like concrete structures and umbrella ...

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues exploring the ancient fabric-dyeing artform known as batik. The next class for participants ages 13 and over will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 10 at ...

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6 at the Hannibal Arts Council. The June Art Adventure is a ...