Japanese Calligraphy

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The ink used in Japanese calligraphy, Sumi ink, is traditionally made by grinding ink sticks of soot and glue on an inkstone. elaborate share

Ceramics

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Ceramics can be stronger than steel, but only when compressed. They are significantly weaker under tension. 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

Cartoon Drawing

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The popular "squash and stretch" animation technique, used to give cartoon characters a sense of weight and flexibility, was pioneered by Walt Disney's animators. elaborate share

Calligraphy Writing

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The word "calligraphy" comes from the Greek words "kallos" (beauty) and "graphein" (to write). elaborate share

Ceramic Sculpting

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Ceramic sculpting often utilizes the process of "slip casting," where liquid clay is poured into a plaster mold to create the initial form. elaborate share