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Research to determine whether art is in the eye of the beholder

Research to determine whether art is in the eye of the beholder

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University of Manchester are to transform a leading art gallery into a laboratory to determine whether or not people experience art in the same way.





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A woman walks by the Sir Paul Getty enterance to the National Gallery in London

Britain's National Gallery offers its art on the iPhone

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Fans of fine art will be able to access some of their favourite paintings anywhere they choose through a new iPhone application launched Tuesday by the National Gallery in London.


The art of faking it: gallery puts forgeries on show

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The National Gallery in London will exhibit a collection of fake and wrongly-attributed paintings next year, in a show exploring how modern science has lifted the lid on centuries of forgery.


Just look: When it comes to art, viewing may be as satisfying as buying

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 15, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The experience of purchasing art shares much in common with viewing it in exhibits, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Author Yu Chen (Oakland University) shows that visiting a gallery can provid ...


Exhibition showcases the 'art of science'

Exhibition showcases the 'art of science'

Other Sciences / Other

created May 14, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The online gallery for Princeton University's third Art of Science competition will go live Thursday, May 14, at noon EDT. An online site that allows members of the public to choose their favorite 2009 Art ...


Britain?s oldest dinosaur to be released

Britain's oldest dinosaur to be released

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- After 210 million years of being entombed in rock, the Bristol Dinosaur is about to be released, thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant awarded to the University of Bristol.


Understanding the 'Wow Factor'

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 29, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- What links a neuroscientist with a social anthropologist and the UK’s premier independent art charity? The answer is the visual perception of art. When, why and how are individuals moved by a piece of art ...


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Google Chrome extensions to be officially released

Technology / Internet

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (9) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google is expected to release its Extensions Gallery for general users of the new Chrome browser this week, possibly at the Add-On Conference on browser extensions to be held on December 11, ...


Tech remodeling the art gallery scene

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created Mar 20, 2006 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 0

What may seem at first glance to be black scribbles amidst white backgrounds are actually displays of varying black particles moving in calculated mathematical parameters shown via LCD screens and projectors.


Beaded viruses and geology-inspired paintings show the art in science

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 12, 2008 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Holly Wichman found herself an empty-nester with a well-established research lab in 2000, so she used some of her new found time to pursue an artistic activity that paralleled her research. The virologist began making small ...


Online museum graduate course offered

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created Feb 05, 2008 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Johns Hopkins University is offering a master of arts degree in museum studies in an online program opened to students around the world.



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