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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrators were celebrities. They were household names. Of the illustrators with immense cultural influence,J.C. Leyendeckerwas at the top. His work for advertising and the covers ofColliers WeeklyandThe Saturday Evening Postmade him a household name. Leyendeckers compelling characters, who were sophisticated and good-looking, also made him synonymous with style and elegance. Portrait of J.C. Leyendecker, 1895 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Read on to learn more about Leyendecker and how his work continues to influence us today....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Art history can be intimidating. After all, as Ralph Waldo Emerson famously claimed, every artist was first an amateur. Here’s a selection of the best art history books for beginners....

It can also tell archeologists a lot about the economies and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. Forty petroglyphs have emerged from underneath a layer of moss covering a massive boulder that was once coastal. TheRock Carvings in Tanum, a region of Bohuslan, is even a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo:The Foundation for Documentation of Bohuslän’s Rock Carvings In fact, the drawings feature 13 depictions of ships, highlighting their importance to the coastal region....

As one of the most famous landscape photographers of all time,Ansel Adamshas inspired generations of photography lovers. Micheels spent one month designing the 1,104-piece set, which he then posted to theLEGO Ideas website. Micheels himself is a photographer and has admired Adams' work since he was a child. So, it only seemed natural to translate his admiration into a LEGO tribute to the American photographer. His compositions are so well balanced regardless of the size of the subject....

When we think about sustainability and our homes, were often only thinking about the systems that power them. Solar panels on the roof are one example, but it’s important to take a holistic approach. That’s howAIR, designed by Adam Tihany, was born. The suspension light is sleek and functional, comprising 100% recyclable materials. AIR as a design inspiration is as broad as it is elusive, Tihany explains. Invisible, equally light and heavy, and absolutely essential for life on our planet....

A paint by numbers kit. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. A paint by numbers kit. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public Domain])This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Robbins was a Detroit-based commercial artist who began his career working for the art departments of various car manufacturers....

Frida Kahlo photographed by her father, Guillermo Kahlo, in 1926. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Frida Kahlo photographed by her father, Guillermo Kahlo, in 1926. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. just readour disclosurefor more info....

Photo: Serezniy/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: Serezniy/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Many of us would like a more organized home. But where do you start? With so many storage solutions and organization systems available, the choices seem endless....

Thanks to the upcoming movie,Barbiehas been on everyone’s mind lately. So much so that Taylor Owens fromBuzzFeedwas inspired by the Mattel doll when creating a new AI image series. A lot of the choices seemed to be based on climate, which determines Barbie’s clothing. Unsurprisingly, Barbies from cold states like Alaska, Colorado, and North Dakota are bundled up. As usual, AI whitewashed much of the results, though some Barbies of color are represented....

Hoping to inspire kids from around the country, Rodney created the 50 Yard Challenge. The coveted black shirt is given to those who have complete the ultimate task of mowing 50 lawns. But that’s not the only reward. Photo: fototvv/Depositphotos Two of the latest honorees of the 50 Yard Challenge are 11-year-oldsJaTorrian Taylor and Tevin Ricefrom Gadsden, Alabama. They then continued to take care of yards with an old lawn mower donated by a neighbor....

Photo: Justin Miller Justin Miller has a keen eye for design. And it just paid off for him in a big way. After the exchange, Miller was curious to learn more about his new chair. Photo: Justin Miller And a quick search online told him that his $50 purchase could be worth up to $100,000. So, Miller shipped his chair off to New York and waited patiently until it was time to sell....

Happy Fourth of July from the top of#WynnLasVegas! Its incredible 580,000-square-foot wraparound LED screencalled the Exospheretransformed into an array of colorful displays that lit up the night. From the American flag to fireworks to a lifelike Moon, these dazzling animations illuminated the Las Vegas skyline. Photo: Screenshot viaSphere/YouTube Independence Day was the Sphere’s first performance. Its 1.2 million LED pucks possess 48 LED diodes which help it change into 256 million colors....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. The 20th century ushered in many significant art movements. One of the most influential that emerged from this period wasBauhaus. These journals include hand-written entries in German and numerous sketches and diagrams covering topics like color theory and design....