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Chasing

"Ziselieren" is the German term for "chasing," a metalworking technique frequently used in the creation and detailing of bronze figures. This artistic process involves creating intricate designs...

Zeus

Zeus is one of the most important figures in Greek mythology, widely known as the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. His domain was the sky and thunder, and he was revered as the god...

Yoruba Art

Yoruba art refers to the visual art traditions of the Yoruba people, who primarily reside in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo in West Africa. The Yoruba have a rich and diverse artistic heritage, which...

Yellow Marble

Yellow marble, as the name suggests, is a variety of marble stone that is noted for its distinctive yellow hue. Like other types of marble, it is a metamorphic rock, which means it was formed over...

X-Acto Knife

The X-Acto knife is a precision instrument best known for its fine, sharp blade. It was first introduced in the 1930s and has since become an essential tool in numerous fields, including arts and...

Statues

A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals or non-representational forms are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal, or...