In this paper, part of a gilded attire set for decorating clothes is published, from the Museum Srem, belonging to Hungarian arts-and-crafts milieu period immediately after their settling in Pannonian Plain. The group finds, consisting total 14 pieces, was gifted middle 20th century as legacy Franjo Rački, who parson Sremska Mitrovica and trustee Archaeological Zagreb. It assumed that finds ori...

The monastery of Holy Savior has been the subject much scholarship, but liturgical reform requested by King Roger II Sicily and carried out first archimandrite, Luke Rossano, latter’s struggle to establish seemly equipment, largely neglected. Given its potential relevance for material setting monastery’s early manuscript collection through middle twelfth century, this seems an oversight. Art hi...

Following the Mexican Revolution war, a program began for dissemination of certain symbols national identity–to redefine Mexicanity. The search was expressed in fine and decorative arts, including furniture. In this context, “Butaque” chair reappeared.
 Architects such as Luis Barragán, William Spratling, Clara Porset, Manuel Parra, among others, proposed their own interpretations traditio...

In the context of Russо-Byzantine minor arts, hoards Kievan Rus’ era represent a unique group material culture artifacts, which are being thoroughly examined by academic science — archaeology and art history. The history museum affairs have accumulated number studies on individual private collections, where were presented to some extent. However, there is demand for comprehensive coverage entir...

Tattooing for ornamental purposes is an ancient practice that remains popular in modern times. Tattoos are encountered by the dermatopathologist either as incidental findings on skin biopsies or because of complications specific to the tattoo. A range of neoplasms and inflammatory conditions are seen in association with tattoos, many of which may be attributed to hypersensitivity to tattoo inks...

Decorative crowns for the teeth have gained a resurgence of popularity among adolescents. Similar to other forms of body art found in the mouth, these trendy crowns may be associated with a variety of oral complications. This case report describes a localized form of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, exacerbated by a cosmetic gold crown in a teenage girl. Healthier artistic options are discuss...

The term “craftsmanship” is defined as skilled work and usually applies to a small-scale production. In his essay, On Craftsmanship, Frayling defines it as a desire to do a job well for its own sake (1 ). The term evokes associations with masters and apprentices, guilds, and the hierarchy of competence. In the distant past there was no difference between art and craft. Even now we think of anci...

BACKGROUND The current cigarette market is heavily focused on low-income and middle-income countries. Branding of tobacco products is key to establishing and maintaining a customer base. Greater restrictions on marketing and advertising of tobacco products create an incentive for companies to focus more on branding via the product itself. We consider how tobacco sticks are used for communicativ...