15 amazing steampunk sculptures from old clock movements

Modernism VS Postmodernism: 6 facts about art movements that have been criticized over the years

From the point of view of art history, the twentieth century can be roughly divided into contemporary and postmodern art. Essentially, these are two aspects of the same movement. Both modernism and postmodernism were strongly influenced by the Enlightenment in their spirit. Thanks to the Enlightenment, science and reason triumphed over tradition and faith. Moreover, progressive industrialization brought with it an indefatigable belief in progress. But, unfortunately, all this ended with the First and Second World Wars, which entailed

Mysterious dance poetry hidden in the subtle movements of the dancers

Few will be left indifferent by an elegant series of photographs, where light, almost weightless movements of dancers, so similar to ghosts hovering above the ground, are captured on an open stage. These gentle, blurry long exposure shots are an alternative to traditional contemporary dance photography

"The Old Man Hottabych": How They Made a Fairy Tale Film with Amazing Special Effects

More than half a century ago, a color film "The Old Man Hottabych" was released on Soviet screens. Boys and girls were ready to stand for hours at the doors of cinemas to watch Volka and the genie on the flying carpet soar in the clouds. The protagonists' "flights" were far from the only special effects in the film that staggered the imagination of viewers in the late 1950s. Despite the fact that then there was no trace of computer graphics, "Old Man Hottabych" became an example of incredible ingenuity and skill

Sharpened movements against emotional experiences: the avant-garde artist Vsevolod Meyerhold, who did not fit into Soviet ideology

Vsevolod Emilievich Meyerhold left a huge mark on the theatrical art of tsarist and then Soviet Russia. His innovative methods in avant-garde productions have met with mixed reactions from the public. Some condemned the director for excessive grotesque, while others supported the desire to "break" the old system. Nobody remained indifferent to his experimental work. During the revolutionary period, Meyerhold was treated kindly by the Bolshevik authorities, but when the director ceased to fit into the Soviet idea

Creative metal clock. Modern Retro clock by Steve Cambronne

What is more expensive: time, or the clock that shows it? Undoubtedly, no one doubts that time is priceless, and every minute is unique, but some devices with which we have the ability to measure, control and recognize time can compete for the title of the most unusual. American designer Steve Cambronne creates watches that attract attention with their appearance and amaze with their unusual shapes and bold solutions