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DJI UNVEILS POCKET 2 WITH NEW SENSOR, LENS & MODS
Photography week

DJI UNVEILS POCKET 2 WITH NEW SENSOR, LENS & MODS

New version of gimbal-stabilised camera arrives with a host of upgrades

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October 29, 2020
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? PLYMOUTH'S NEW MUSEUM OPENS
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX? PLYMOUTH'S NEW MUSEUM OPENS

stories from the world of archaeology, art, and museums

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November/December 2020
THE RICHES OF RAVENNA
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THE RICHES OF RAVENNA

In a small city on Italy’s Adriatic coast, faces of all-powerful emperors, empresses, and bishops gaze out from glittering mosaics. But why are these magnificent decorations here? Judith Herrin explores the history of Ravenna, a well-connected city and one-time capital of the Western Roman Empire.

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November/December 2020
PARTHENON, ATHENS, 1907
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PARTHENON, ATHENS, 1907

In 1903, the photographer Fred Boissonnas made his first trip to Greece with his frequent collaborator, the writer and art historian Daniel Baud-Bovy.

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November/December 2020
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc 1814-1879
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Eugène Viollet-le-Duc 1814-1879

“Viollet-le-Duc needed connections: he had elected not to study architecture, preferring to learn on the job.”

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November/December 2020
ANGLO-SAXON BURIALS REVEALED
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ANGLO-SAXON BURIALS REVEALED

Two excavations in England have revealed important Anglo-Saxon burials, dating back as early as the 6th century AD, that shed light on the different communities living in southern Britain at that time.

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November/December 2020
Thebes City Of Myths
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Thebes City Of Myths

Sparta is famous for its warrior tradition, Athens for its intellectual and artistic achievement. But what of Thebes? As ancient historian Paul Cartledge explains, Thebes too had a most distinctive image.

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November/December 2020
TECHNIQUE - CHARCOAL TEXTURES
Artists & Illustrators

TECHNIQUE - CHARCOAL TEXTURES

Drawing media can have as much versatility as paint. LANCELOT RICHARDSON shows how he created two detailed charcoal works by combining a variety of marks

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December 2020
PUDDLES of colour
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PUDDLES of colour

Painting water doesn’t just mean glamorous seascapes. ROB DUDLEY shows how autumnal showers can bring an unlikely scene to life

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December 2020
Spitting Image
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Spitting Image

Applauded for bringing portraiture back into fashion, JONATHAN YEO talks to REBECCA BRADBURY about overcoming adversity, making mistakes and painting VIPs

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December 2020
Teatime STILL LIFE
Artists & Illustrators

Teatime STILL LIFE

ANGELA BANDURKA brings out the fine china to demonstrate how an analogous palette can be used to create a sense of harmony

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December 2020
Artists & Illustrators

IN THE STUDIO - Peter Brown

The New English Art Club president is usually found roaming busy streets in search of inspiration, so how did he adapt to the current restrictions, asks STEVE PILL

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December 2020
Artists & Illustrators

Fresh Paint

Inspiring new artworks, straight off the easel

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December 2020
REMBRANDT'S Self -Portraits
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REMBRANDT'S Self -Portraits

In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, BETTY EDWARDS looks at how Rembrandt’s drawings became windows on the soul

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December 2020
CAST DRAWING
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CAST DRAWING

Drawing from plaster casts is an important step between copying 2D artworks and working from life. AL GURY explores the history of the practice and offers tips to try

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December 2020
How To Make Damar - Varnish
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How To Make Damar - Varnish

Lizet Dingemans explains the benefits of this traditional oil painter’s medium, before showing you quick ways to make and adapt it to suit your different needs

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December 2020
Portrait Painting - 3. Looking Down
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Portrait Painting - 3. Looking Down

In this series from Aine Divine, the watercolourist has been focusing on painting the head from unusual angles. She continues with a look at a foreshortened face

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December 2020
NIK COLLECTION 3
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NIK COLLECTION 3

DxO’s acclaimed editing suite adds a Perspective Efex plugin

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October 15, 2020
‘SEEING THE WORLD ANEW': THE BEST CLOSE-UPS OF 2020
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‘SEEING THE WORLD ANEW': THE BEST CLOSE-UPS OF 2020

Photo contest celebrates the best macro, micro and close-up photography

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October 15, 2020
How To...Master The Radial Filter
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How To...Master The Radial Filter

Get to grips with this powerful tool, and learn how to enhance your photos with circular adjustments and subtle vignettes

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October 15, 2020
Ultimate Guide To Autumn
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Ultimate Guide To Autumn

James Abbott reveals the secrets to capturing amazing images during the most eye-catching season of the year

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October 15, 2020
LOOKING AT PICTURES
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LOOKING AT PICTURES

Thinking about how and why people interpret paintings in the way that they do can help you to become a more impactful artist, as TERENCE CLARKE explains

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November 2020
XPOSURE
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XPOSURE

THE WEEK’S MOST INSPIRING READER PHOTOS

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October 22, 2020
UNDERSTAND COLOUR THEORY
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UNDERSTAND COLOUR THEORY

Adam Waring takes you back to art class with a primer in colour theory

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October 22, 2020
FLASH ON LOCATION
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FLASH ON LOCATION

Take control of lighting in any setting, and master the art of using off-camera flash and strobes

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October 22, 2020
NEW Z 6II AND Z 7II JOIN NIKON'S MIRRORLESS L INE
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NEW Z 6II AND Z 7II JOIN NIKON'S MIRRORLESS L INE

Full-frame duo arrive with improved autofocus and faster burst shooting

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October 22, 2020
HOW TO...BUILD A 3D CITY SCENE
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HOW TO...BUILD A 3D CITY SCENE

James Paterson shows you how to composite 3D objects into your images using Photoshop’s powerful 3D tools and free resources

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October 22, 2020
3D World UK

JOURNEY OF THE SAMURAI

Trevor Hogg gets lessons from Sucker Punch on how to wield a katana and defeat the invading Mongols in Ghost Of Tsushima…

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December 2020
Marty Hon
3D World UK

Marty Hon

Inside the everyday routine of a rigger for Digital Domain in Vancouver

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December 2020
3D World UK

HOW DO I BAKE TEXTURES WITH REDSHIFT IN CINEMA 4D?

Bradley Strong, New Zealand

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December 2020