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Art Theft: Most Famous Cases in History -- Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.
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Native American Art: Thunderbird --  The thunderbird is one of the few cross-cultural characters in Native American mythology since it is found in legends of Pacific Northwest, Plains, and Northeastern tribes.
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Ten Ways to Thrive as a Creative Artist --  This article introduces ten strategies a creative artist can use each day to enhance their creativity and overcome creative blocks.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever --  What are the ten highest amounts ever paid for a painting?
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The Life and Works of Vincent van Gogh --  Perhaps the most prolific post-impressionist painter of all time, Vincent van Gogh gave us his mind, his heart, his soul, and, most notably, his ear. Van Gogh paintings are probably better known generally than those of any other painter in history. His masterpieces, such as Starry Night and Sunflowers, have graced art lovers’ walls for nearly 150 years.
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The (Budget) Wise Art Collector --  For centuries, collecting fine art was the exclusive province of the wealthy. Patrons such as royalty, the Catholic Church, and successful merchants enabled artists like da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rubens to survive and even prosper. Even into the 19th and 20th centuries, Sargent and Whistler depended upon the income from their society portraits to make other, perhaps more experimental, works possible.
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