| The Printing of Books. Copper engraving by Theodoor Galle after Jan van der Straet, late 16th century. |
As the digital platform revolutionizes the publishing industry, we look at the development of the printed word—from Egyptian scribes to Gutenberg's movable type to iPad apps—and how it has shaped the way we communicate.
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| Dutch settlers and African slaves in New Amsterdam. Line engraving, c1642. |
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For more than 150 years before America declared its independence, the New World bustled with settlers in search of fortune or religious freedom. Presented here is a look at early American life before the revolution and in context with the natives and slaves.
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After suffering serious setbacks during the recent global recession, the construction industry is beginning to rebound. We take this opportunity to showcase buildings of all kinds from around the world—including examples of outstanding, iconic architecture as well as more humble structures.
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| Frank Lloyd Wright's winter studio and home, Taliesin West, in Scottsdale, Arizona, built in 1937. |
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| Cat and Kittens. Oil on millboard by an unknown American artist, c1880. |
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Since the country's founding, ordinary Americans have been demonstrating their creativity with innocence and flair. See our striking selection of art made by common folk, in everyday objects, portraits, and pastoral scenes from daily life.
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Our online collection is constantly growing. With our Editor's Picks gallery, find inspiration from the abundant variety of images added to our website each week and see a selection of our rare and eye-catching latest.
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| Keith Haring underneath one of his murals. Photograph by Kenneth Van Sickle, late 20th century. |
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