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  Plastics in art - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The machine was exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in January 2001.
Plastic is also frequently used in found art and other types of art made from commodity materials.
Plastic containers are useful in papier-mâché for building frames.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plastics_in_art   (172 words)

  
 UNM PLASTICS PIONEER TO PRESENT LECTURES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The lectures are offered in conjunction with Winfield's exhibit, "Plastics: The Art and Science of Armand G. Winfield" at the library's Center for Southwest Research exhibit gallery.
As a plastics researcher and developer, Winfield is an internationally recognized expert in low cost housing.
"Plastics in Art" is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m.
www.unm.edu /news/Releases/03-02-11winfield.htm   (201 words)

  
 Decorative Art
Plastics now are extensively used as an adjunct to traditional building materials, for example for improving protective coatings such as paints, providing light weight and flexible fittings for electrical and plumbing systems.
Plastics are also widely used as insulation for masonry and as more effective weather proofing sealants, gaskets and damp-proof membranes for floors and roofs.
High-strength molded panels of plastic reinforced with glass fiber are used for larger wall and roof components, both structural and non-load bearing because of their characteristic of easily shaped and the ability of providing rigidity in sculpture forms.
www.eng.buffalo.edu /Courses/ce435/2001ZGu/Plastics_Art/PlasticsArtReport.htm   (4788 words)

  
 Modern Materials: Plastics | Special Topics Page | Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As plastics inundated the home, workplace, and every industry and profession, they also found their place as a material for the creation of art.
Plastic has become a general term for synthetic materials that, as their name connotes, can be bent, molded, or formed into any shape, be it rigid, flexible, or liquid.
Plastics in all forms are being developed and will continue to find their way into works of art in unique and varied methods.
www.metmuseum.org /toah/hd/mome/hd_mome.htm   (1596 words)

  
 The Art of Paul Peter Hatgil - Biography
His reassignment at the University of Texas Art Department from ceramics to the teaching of three-dimensional design presented an opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and the use of machinery.
The teaching of Constructivism in art schools and institutions of higher learning during that period was the most important factor in advancing the nonobjective art movement.
From works in clay, one of man's earliest forms of art, to working in encaustic that had their beginnings in ancient Egypt and Greece, Paul Hatgil has shown an interest in the total freedom of self expression.
uts.cc.utexas.edu /~hatgil/bio.html   (636 words)

  
 Canadian Plastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Plastics + Art is an initiative of the Canadian Plastics Industry Association to form partnerships between Canadian artists of national significance, industry, local governments and others for developing "plastic" art projects in Canada.
The first Plastics + Art sponsored project is "the Elevated Wetlands " by Noel Harding, installed by the Don River in Toronto.
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is a leading international organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and education for all plastics professionals.
www.plastics.ca /links   (1709 words)

  
 AXA Art
With plastic objects having become such an integral feature of everyday life, it is impossible to imagine modern society without them.
One thing we know with certainty, however, is that the aging of plastics occurs much faster than with other materials, in some cases even over the course of just a generation.
Yet the goal of the AXA Art Conservation Project is also to identify the materials used, demonstrate restoration possibilities and articulate recommendations for dealing with the objects, whether it be for exhibitions, transport or storage.
www.axa-art.be /nl/verzamel/4th_symposium.htm   (333 words)

  
 Art Plastics - Welcome
Art Plastics is a highly efficient, low cost producer of specialised and innovative plumbing products.
Art Plastics have been manufacturing Plug and Wastes for local and overseas markets for over 15 years.
Art Plastics has an extensive range of tap ware components utilized in many leading tap ware manufacturers ranges.
www.artplastics.com.au   (271 words)

  
 UNM CSWR EXHIBITS WORK OF PLASTICS PIONEER JAN. 24-MAY 17
The exhibit "Plastics: The Art and Science of Armand G. Winfield" is on display at the University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research (CSWR) at Zimmerman Library Jan. 24-May 17.
Also on display are samples of Crystopal, a 1962 colored material with a crystal-like pattern used for architectural features such as windows and doorknobs; a cultured marble table and two reproductions of art-deco style lamps, each made in the 1980s in Santa Fe, and a professional racecar built at UNM in 1996-97.
Armand's research and development in plastics is so broad in scope that it has been difficult to select materials to highlight in the exhibit.
www.unm.edu /news/Releases/03-01-13winfield.htm   (585 words)

  
 Learn more about Visual arts and design in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The area of visual arts and design is extremely broad.
Essentially, it is any art that you can see, excluding performance.
Such forms of art fall into other categories such as theater, music, or opera, although there is really no clear boundary; see body art and interactive art, for example, or consider film, and website art which can incorporate most other kinds of art.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /v/vi/visual_arts_and_design_1.html   (198 words)

  
 Art Plastics USA, Inc. - Miami, FL - Boxes - Corrugated and Fiber
Art Plastics USA, Inc. has been a distributor of plastic sheets, rods and tubes for more than 22 years.
Art Plastics is a 50,000 square foot facility that contains the best customer service and design engineers.
We are the largest distribution and fabrication company in the Southeast, located at the center hub of Metro Dade and Broward Counties.
yp.bellsouth.com /sites/artplastics   (112 words)

  
 CSWR exhibits work of plastics pioneer Armand G. Winfield
The exhibit “Plastics: The Art and Science of Armand G. Winfield” is on display at the Center for Southwest Research (CSWR) at Zimmerman Library Jan. 24 to May 17.
Winfield, pioneer, researcher and developer in the field of plastics, is the first scientist to have his work archived at CSWR.
Also on display are samples of Crystopal, a 1962 colored material with a crystal-like pattern used for architectural features such as windows and doorknobs; a cultured marble table and two reproductions of art-deco style lamps, and professional racecar built at UNM in 1996-97.
www.unm.edu /news/03-01-21/winfield.htm   (269 words)

  
 Allegheny Printed Plastics - Art Specifications
Line art scans should be at least 1200 DPI for the best quality.
All estimates of time and cost are subject to adjustments after a preflight has been done on the customer's files.
The ALLEGHENY Logo is a registered Trademark of Allegheny Plastics, Inc.
www.allegheny.com /printed/faqartsp.htm   (331 words)

  
 Plastics News - K 2001
These were among the views voiced in an interview at K 2001 by the two of the firm’s most senior European plastics executives — Art Harper, General Electric Plastics BV’s president and senior managing director, and Charles E. Crew, vice president and general manager of the firm’s European commercial operations.
GE Plastics has a commercial operation in those regions, via GE Polymerland’s alliances with distributors throughout GE’s so-called “central region,” representing Eastern Europe, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa.
GE Plastics had about six people on the ground in Moscow when it withdrew from the country, and left just some distribution activities there.
www.plasticsnews.com /k2001/news2.html?cat=34&id=1005941144   (1693 words)

  
 Art of Plastics Design conference: News from Rapra Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rapra Technology announce the programme for the first International Art of Plastics Design conference, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from 18-19 October 2005.
Plastics are tremendously versatile materials, replacing traditional materials.
Rapra Technology Limited announce the programme for the first International Art of Plastics Design conference, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from 18-19 October 2005.
www.buildingtalk.com /news/rpr/rpr115.html   (300 words)

  
 tool-moldmaking.com
The plastics and rubber consultancy and industry information services provider Rapra Technology Ltd. has announced the programme for the first international Art of Plastics Design conference, which will be held in Berlin October 18–19, 2005.
Plastics are highly versatile materials, offering many design options through their ease of processing and decorating.
The Art of Plastics Design 2005 kicks off Tuesday morning with an address of welcome from Richard Walton of Rapra Technology.
www.tool-mouldmaking.com /news/newsdetail_archive.php?newsid=524   (318 words)

  
 Poly Plastics Inc.
Since 1962 Poly Plastics has been a leader in the processing of scrap plastic.
Family-owned and operated, Poly Plastics offers a comprehensive range of processing services at its state-of-the-art plastics facility in Owatonna, MN.
From warehousing and transportation capabilities to quality consistent plastic products, Poly Plastics is the first choice for scrap plastic purchasing and processing.
www.recycleyourplastic.com   (69 words)

  
 Art Nameplates - Identification Art Name Plates for Artists & Artwork
This material may easily be attached directly to the matte board and sandwich safely between the glass and matte.
All plastics for art title plates are UV tolerant.
Art Nameplates can be adapted to other uses: to adorn scrapbooks, photo albums, collectibles albums, to turn a bottle of champagne into a keepsake gift, shelf labeling in the library or studio...
wcp-nm.com /artplates   (452 words)

  
 allplasticbottles.org About Our Sponsors
The art on this page is intended to help make your local program more successful by helping you provide your program's users with easily understood instructions.
The camera-ready art below can be downloaded to your desktop and then turned into an instant promotional brochure for your local plastics recycling program.
You can view the art by scrolling down on this page or by going straight to the product group of your choice by clicking on the links below.
www.allplasticbottles.org /clipart.asp   (93 words)

  
 The Art of Paul Peter Hatgil - History
New York, N. Y.; Lectures and exhibits: the Lufkin Art League, Lufkin, TX; The East Texas Museum of Fine Arts, Longview, TX; Lectured at the University of Texas Art Department, El Paso, TX; Exhibits: Annual Faculty Exhibition, University of TX.
Exhibited and received an award at the National Hellenic Exhibition of Art, Springfield, MA; Exhibits at The Texas Sculpture Symposium; The University of Texas Art Museum; the Soho Gallery, Austin, TX; The Art Faculty Exhibition, University of TX; Juried The Little Rock Art Exhibition, Little Rock, Ark.; Lectured to the Austin Professional Artists Association.
Honored by the College of Fine Arts by a Solo Exhibition of Encaustic paintings held at Bass Concert Hall; Travel to Europe; Lectured to the Philoptochos Society and to the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association — Chapter 312; Travel to Greece and Crete.
uts.cc.utexas.edu /~hatgil/history.html   (1220 words)

  
 Art 1958-2005
Art which breaks down visual reality to show reality of computers.
Flexible plastics used to "paint" emotional minimalist art.
Sculpture made of various plastics utilized to show movement and light.
homepage.mac.com /lindalevi/Menu4.html   (191 words)

  
 Addiction: A Harry Potter Doujinshi Website
The art here isn't as good as some of plastics*echo's later doujinshi but it's still very cute.
The art is pretty good, although Snape looks a bit too girly for my taste.
The art in this doujinshi is a bit darker than the earlier art (story and picture) but it's still pretty good.
www.fuuko.com /doujinshi/HarryPotter/plasticsecho   (281 words)

  
 Maryland Plastics - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Constructed using metal molds and injected plastic patterns for additional detail, this piece features a filed and polished, 10-karat yellow gold design for an attractive finish.
Stainless steel travel mug is plastic lined, with a plastic cover to keep your hot or cold drinks.
Youth size water resistant watch ABS plastic resin case and stainless steel back Polyurethane rubber strap with stainless steel buckle Citizen® quartz movement Packaged in a...
www.nextag.com /maryland-plastics/search-html   (371 words)

  
 USF College of Education Art Education K-12 Certification   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
NOTE: Because USF no longer offers programs in art education, you can only partially complete the requirements for this certification coverage through USF.
ART 2301, 2510, 2701, 3310, 3530, 4320, 4520, 5340, 5422, 5472, 5536, 5730, 6391, 6423, 6581, 6791; PGY 2401, 3410 6108, 5425
ART 2701, 2750, 2761, 3704, 3761, 4702, 4782, 5125
www.coedu.usf.edu /sas/certification/artedk12.htm   (183 words)

  
 Plastics conference has an artistic bent: News from Rapra Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rapra Technology has finalised the programme for the first International Art of Plastics Design conference, to be held in Berlin, Germany, on 18th and 19th October 2005.
The programme, which can be found on the Rapra website, features an exciting mix of speakers from the design community and plastics experts.
These effects are much cheaper to achieve with plastics than materials such as metals.
www.engineeringtalk.com /news/rpr/rpr188.html   (279 words)

  
 DeRoyal Plastics
DeRoyal is unique in its vertical integration and capabilities to serve customers from the initial design phase to the final delivery of a finished plastic device.
As a "turn-key" manufacturer of plastic products serving the medical, industrial, and electronics markets, DeRoyal operates four state-of-the-art plastics facilities, each focused on a specialized technology: standard injection molding, thin wall injection molding, and insert molding.
Two of DeRoyal's four plastics facilities are located in Tennessee while the other two operate in Sanford, Florida and Costa Rica.
www.deroyal.com /oem/plastics   (124 words)

  
 PCToday - College Acquires State-of-the-Art Equipment for Plastics Programs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The extrusion lab for the College's Plastics and Polymer Technology programs already contained the important components of most extrusion lines, and the recent addition of the polymer extrusion gear pump system will enhance the offerings of the Polymer Processing Survey, Extrusion, and Advanced Polymer Processing courses.
Penn College is one of just a handful of colleges in the United States to offer Plastics and Polymer Technology programs accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
For more information on the Plastics and Polymer Technology programs - or any of the more than 100 bachelor- and associate-degree and certificate majors available at Penn College - call (570) 327-4761 (toll-free 1-800-367-9222), or visit www.pct.edu on the Web.
www.pct.edu /cgi-bin/pctoday/exec/view.cgi?archive=8&num=388   (302 words)

  
 Manufacturing - Plastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Keelung metal is mainly engaged in recycling the non-ferrous metals ferrous metal and plastics scrap.
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www.franzmanufacturing.com /plastics   (2286 words)

  
 Straight.com Vancouver | Streetwise | Jewellery spans pearls to pop-art plastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Louisa LaBarbera features an extensive range of looks in her collection year round: from tassels to cameos to pearls on one end to hand-hammered rings to jet to pop-art plastics on the other ($65 to $1,000).
Her approach to making the collections is an easy one to apply to selecting pieces for the new season: “I think people are just doing what makes them happy, designwise; for me, the inspiration is the materials.
If I find a really funky vintage pink plastic bead then I’ll just make what I think goes with it.” With the plethora of choice available, it’s easy to go from jet beading to wooden bangles on the wrist to layered and long necklaces.
www.straight.com /content.cfm?id=12862   (705 words)

  
 Environmental assemblage art wallworks
Contemporary environmental art wall work, made from found plastic objects, assembled behind perspex.
Semi-abstract recycled art created from plastics collected from Australian beaches.
No part of this website may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission by the artist.
www.johndahlsen.com /thumbs/envwall_thumb1.html   (54 words)

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