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Parkesine, the first member of the Celluloid class of compounds and considered the first man-made plastic, is patented by Alexander Parkes. [4] 1869: John Wesley Hyatt discovers a method to simplify the production of celluloid, making industrial production possible. 1872: PVC was accidentally synthesized in 1872 by German chemist Eugen Baumann ...
A variety of plastic objects conserved in a museum (Finland) Conservation and restoration of objects made from plastics is work dedicated to the conservation of objects of historical and personal value made from plastics. When applied to cultural heritage, this activity is generally undertaken by a conservator-restorer.
The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. [1] Starting in the early 1960s, the couple collected Greek antiquities, with special interest in the prehistoric art from the Cyclades islands of the Aegean Sea . [ 2 ]
TOTALLY PLASTIC: As millions of environmentally minded consumers and corporations are trying to reduce — or wherever possible do away with — plastics, the Vitra Design Museum is showing ...
In the latter half of the century, plastic technology advanced so that it was feasible for artists to start using plastic and acrylics as an artwork medium. Artist Roxy Paine created a sculpture -making machine "Scumak No. 2": [ 2 ] a large metal contraption that oozed acrylic on to a conveyor belt that jiggled slowly back and forth.
Akron's history and know-how in polymers and plastics are predictors of its potential success in creating and manufacturing a second, more sustainable generation of the materials, some economists say.
The word "plastic" draws from the Greek word "plastikos," which means "to mold" or "to shape."It has long preceded its dominant modern meaning as a synthetic material.The term "plastic arts" has been used historically to denote visual art forms (painting, sculpture, and ceramics) as opposed to literature or music.
The Art and Design Atomium Museum (ADAM) was established in 2015 through the purchase of a private collection. [1] The permanent collection, originally known as the Plasticarium, [3] focuses on the use of plastic in the design industry from the mid-20th century to the present day. [4]