The tassel, derived from turban ornaments and reflecting the looser, freer clothing of the period, became a quintessential element of art deco jewelry.

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If art has the power to encourage the public to act, to move them emotionally, or at the very least take notice, then this surely must mean art is a vital element in creating impact regarding climate change.

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This means that the initiative to take a free online course on programming can be the key element that helps an art history major be a more viable candidate for a position at a tech company possibly even as a programmer.

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Trend chasing is a fairly taboo act in any creative field, where having a distinct and unique vision is the key element to creating affecting and effective art, and it can be a death wish in pop music.

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Look out for a quirky design element: the animated chimneys by Lymesmith, which also act as innovative public art displays.

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In Xperia U the transparent element illuminates to match the colour of photos viewed in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing.

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In Xperia U, the transparent element illuminates to match the color of photos viewed in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing.

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Involving gardeners in a state-of-the-art library is not an obvious step but Dutch architect Patrick Arends said it had become a key element, despite not being part of the initial brief.

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If the game does include a physical element like Skylanders they also have the challenge of working with existing Disney franchises (each with their distinct art style) whereas Activision had a clean slate.

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