Archive for May, 2012

Big Ben: The Great Bell Clock of London

On May 31, 1859, Big Ben, the great bell clock tower in London, went into operation. The clock is located at the Palace of Westminster and has become one of the icons of the capital city of London. The clock tower serves as the backdrop for many famous movie scenes that take place in London. [...]

Home Decorating Tips: Art Deco Color Palettes

Art deco is an artistic style with Parisian roots, which saw its heyday in the 1930s. Art deco influences can be seen in paintings, architecture, sculptures and other artistic endeavors throughout the world. One of the most influential art deco artists is Tamara De Lempicka, who was born on this day, May 16, 1898. Here are [...]

This Day in Art History: Jasper Johns Birthday (May 15, 1930)

Jasper Johns, an American Artist, was born on May 15, 1930. Johns began drawing at three years of age and has since become a very successful artist by following his passion. He was born in Georgia and spent many of his formative years in South Carolina. In 1949, he moved to New York and presently [...]

15 Nature-inspired Color Palettes

Mother Nature has a knack for combining brilliant colors for beautiful scenery. BandagedEar.com has created nature-inspired color palettes for you to use in your home decorating endeavors.  

Color Palettes for Home Decorating: Inspired by Vincent van Gogh

Although he only sold one painting painting while alive, few artists have reached the caliber of Vincent van Gogh. BandagedEar.com has used his beautiful paintings as inspiration to create color palettes that can be used for home decorating and design.  

The Empire State Building Opened Its Doors on May 1, 1931

On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building, located in New York City, officially opened its doors. The Empire State Building was built during the Great Depression and only took one year and 45 days to build. At the time it was built, it was the tallest skyscraper in the world reaching 1,454 feet, which [...]