Arabic Calligraphy

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Arabic calligraphy doesn't use uppercase or lowercase letters; the size and style of the letters convey emphasis instead. elaborate share

Pixel Art

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The term "pixel art" wasn't widely used until the late 1990s, despite the art form existing since the dawn of computer graphics. elaborate share

Ephemera

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Ephemera, in entomology, refers to mayflies, whose adult stage is famously incredibly short-lived, often lasting only a few hours to a day. elaborate share

Lacquer Painting

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Lacquer painting, traditionally done with sap from the lacquer tree, can take years to fully cure and harden, developing its characteristic durability and luster over time. elaborate share

Game-Art

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Many early game artists used limited color palettes, not due to technical limitations alone, but also because of the cost and limitations of printing techniques for game manuals and packaging. elaborate share

Surrealism

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Salvador Dalí's melting clocks in his famous painting "The Persistence of Memory" were inspired by the drooping Camembert cheese he'd often leave in the sun. elaborate share