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A writing implement or writing instrument is an object used to produce writing. Most can be used for other functions, such as painting, drawing and technical drawing. One of the critical characteristics of a writing implement is the ability to produce a smooth, controllable line.
Types
Ancient
Although in Western civilization writing is usually done with some form of pencil or pen, other cultures have used other instruments. Chinese characters are traditionally written with a brush, which is perceived as lending itself to a graceful, flowing stroke. More on [ Writing implement ]
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Gilding The Water Lily
Nina P. West, Artfact.com Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:15:00 -0000
One of Monet's iconic aquatic landscapes sells for over $80 million.
Game On
Nina West, Artfact.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0000
Over in Toronto, a pristine Victorian game box beat the odds and scored an impressive $8,800 at auction.
Amazing Grace
Nina P. West, Artfact.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:11:15 -0000
An Hermes Kelly bag recently sold for $82,000. Find out what makes it so special.
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Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Art of Asia
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Asia, Oceania and Africa(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Art of Europe
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:01:48 -0500
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from this collection. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Related Collection: Art of Europe Language: English(c) 2006 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
All's Well Inkstands - Information about inkstands and inkwells, with anatomy, terminology, history and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Meta Description: [ Inkstands and inkwells, their history with examples from the 19th and 20th Centuries. ]
Drawing Instruments - Yahoo! Group for collectors and users of drafting and drawing instruments.
Meta Description: [ DrawingInstruments: Drawing Instruments ]
Drawing tools - Drawing tools from the pre-digital area, with drawings and photographs of now all-but-obsolete instruments.
Meta Description: [ drawing tools from the pre-digital area ]
History of Pens and Writing Instruments - Series of articles tracing the history of writing from cave paintings to ball-point pens, and some additional pencil and eraser trivia.
Meta Description: [ From cave paintings to the quill pen - How ink paper and pens were all invented. ]
Museum of Writing - Opening to the public in 2003, the museum exhibits materials, equipment, and examples of writing from prehistory to the present.
Meta Description: [ The Museum's collections cover most materials, equipment, and examples of written communication from prehistory to the present. ]
Pen Repairs - A Yahoo!Group for those wishing to discuss repair and maintenance issues of pens and pencils.
Meta Description: [ penrepairs: This list is devoted to the repair, restoration, maintenance, sale and related activities as they pertain to the repair of foun ]
Pens and Pencils - Yahoo! Group for discussing the hobby of vintage pen and pencil collecting.
Meta Description: [ pensandpencils: Pens and Pencils - A place to discuss Vintage Pens and Pencils ]
Rules - Two short articles dealing with the history and collection of drawing rules.
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