by Manuel Marino | Art History
Known in the US since the 1920s, Amish Furniture is highly sought after for its architectural quality and aesthetics. With the 1920s came the concept of “American Folk Art,” and subsequently, Amish-made furniture became coveted by dealers and historians who appreciated the pieces for their sheer beauty and overall quality.
Several styles, often referred to as “schools,” emerged from this, with the differences stemming from the regions of Pennsylvania they originated. One such example is the Jonestown School. Established in the late 1700s in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, by a man named Christian Seltzer, this style was primarily known for crafting blanket chests, all of which were hand-painted, often with flowers on three panels of the chest. Original examples of this beautiful style are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institute.
The Soap Hollow School is another distinct style of Amish-made furniture. Founded around the same time as the Jonestown School in the late 1700s in Soap Hollow, Pennsylvania, this style was primarily developed by Lancaster County furniture maker Henry Lapp. His innovations and designs define what people today consider Amish-made. Unlike the Germanic influence used by other schools, such as the Jonestown School, which involved … ...Read the rest.
“The Art of Amish Furniture”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Piano
Photo by GFX69
Playing the piano Piano - Learn Piano Online - Learn Piano Online Rocket Piano is a series of eBooks, games, and MP3 files that you can download and become a member of. The eBooks cover everything you could ever want to know about playing the piano. It is excellent when it comes to an interactive piano guide, making it important for both children and… can be both enjoyable and challenging. Anyone can place their fingers on the keys and produce a sound, but it takes dedicated practice to improve piano playing skills. If you have no knowledge of the piano, including the identification of keys, it may be beneficial to take some lessons to learn the key names and proper hand placement.
When you envision playing the piano Piano - Learn Piano Online - Learn Piano Online Rocket Piano is a series of eBooks, games, and MP3 files that you can download and become a member of. The eBooks cover everything you could ever want to know about playing the piano. It is excellent when it comes to an interactive piano guide, making it important for both children and… , you might imagine people practicing scales for hours on end. While practicing scales is important for maintaining dexterity in your fingers, it’s also helpful to learn a few easy tunes that make you feel like a true piano player while you’re working on scales and other exercises. Learning to read sheet music How To Read Piano Piece Music Fast - Learning to play the piano and read sheet music … ...Read the rest.
“How to Play Piano Better”
by Manuel Marino | Music, Piano
Learning how to play the piano How To Discover Piano - Sometimes in life, we regret not pursuing hobbies or interests we once enjoyed. I know I regret not continuing to play football and furthering my passion for reading music, especially the piano. Learning to play the piano can seem overwhelming, but when broken down into manageable pieces and with plenty of tuition and practice, it… or keyboard can have many positive effects on your life. These include personal benefits such as improved self-confidence, as well as social benefits like playing in a band or being the life of the party. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of these benefits.
Developing Self-Confidence
Setting a goal to play a specific musical piece and following through with regular practice helps you develop discipline, focus, dedication, and determination. These character traits are important for achieving any goal in life Having a Goal in Life and Why Music is a Harmonious Objective - Having a goal in life is essential for many reasons. It provides a sense of direction, drives motivation, enhances focus, and contributes to personal satisfaction. An aim or target in life helps one to streamline their … ...Read the rest.
“Learn to Play Keyboard and Become the Life of the Party!”
by Manuel Marino | Business, Games, People
Today we interview Andres Martinez, owner of baKno, a game development studio located in Key Biscayne, Florida. They are a group of video game enthusiasts committed to developing new ways to deliver fun, interactive and challenging software.
Living as Independent Developer
Manuel Marino: You declare yourself and your team as “video game enthusiasts”. How much being a “videogames fan” is important in creating games?
Andres Martinez: All companies have their own stories, but in our case, developing and self-publishing our games has been difficult, with low sales during several months at our beginnings, and still low if they get compared to a regular studio. The only reason we have been able to survive is our passion for the art of game creation.
Can we say that the old games of the past were “better”? What can we say to the nostalgic gamers?
20 to 30 years ago the video game space was totally different. Accessibility to video games was very low, the product itself was like an experiment and the assumed audience was reduced, fortunately for us, we fell into that target, and we enjoyed every bit of Space Invaders, Galaga, Pac-Man, etc.
Some may say that it was … ...Read the rest.
“Living as Independent Developer”
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