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30th January 2003

van Gogh’s Letters - Unabridged

“WebExhibits produces novel exhibits, to help improve cultural literacy, by promoting online exhibits and interesting the public in links between art with science.”

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30th January 2003

‘Outsider Art’ Comes in from the Cold

“Works by insane, institutionalized, or otherwise culturally isolated artists are gaining a following — and fetching fancy prices.”

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30th January 2003

What is Anamorphic Art?

“Anamorphosis (from the Greek meaning ‘formed again’) is the process of distorting the perspective of an image so dramatically that its correct dimensions can be recaptured only when you change your point of view just as dramatically. In catoptric anamorphosis, a curved mirror is used to view the image. Usually anamorphic mirrors are conical or cylindrical. When the mirror is placed on the anamorphic drawing, a recognizable scene appears as a reflection.”

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30th January 2003

Creating a Culture of Ideas

“Nicholas Negroponte says expertise is overrated. To build a nation of innovators, we should focus on youth, diversity, and collaboration.”

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30th January 2003

Animated Atlas

“Animated Atlas portrays history by animating maps. A ten minute movie is featured, which is an interactive, geographic history of the United States.”

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30th January 2003

Animated Atlas

“Animated Atlas portrays history by animating maps. A ten minute movie is featured, which is an interactive, geographic history of the United States.”

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30th January 2003

Everyday Examples of Mistake-Proofing

“We benefit from mistake-proofing everyday whether we are aware of it or not. The performance of workers, whether they do repetitive or unfamiliar tasks, can be improved by mistake-proofing their work process.”

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