venerdì 15 maggio 2009

12 of the World's Most Fascinating Ruins

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12 of the World's Most Fascinating Ruins

Machu Picchu (Peru)


The most famous of all the Inca ruins, Machu Picchu appears to be suspended between two mountains and is often enshrouded in mist. It can't be seen from the Urubamba Valley below and is an enchanting place, especially considering that the Incas didn't even have the use of the wheel when they built it.
Machu Picchu was built in the mid 15th century, but since it's existence was not recorded by the Spanish Conquistadors who ramsacked the region in the 1530s, we don't really known what it's purpose was. Many of the ruins incorporate ceremonial features, so it could possibly have been a religious sanctuary. It's likely that the place was already deserted by the time of the Spanish invasion, as otherwise it would have been mentioned in their reports of the Inca civilization.
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Amazing Work of Romeu & Julieta Art Studio

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Amazing Work of Romeu & Julieta Art Studio

Illustrator and freelance animator for more than 4 years, Jean Campos has accumulated experience and strength in his work, making him more conceptual and open to new techniques. Today he is ahead of "Romeu & Julieta Art Studio", which he is one of the partners and responsible for the whole creation and direction of the illustrations and animations that the company develops.

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Crazy Neon Illustrations by Surround

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Crazy Neon Illustrations by Surround

There are some kinds of color palettes that really catch our attention, and neon sets are one sweet visual delight. Abduzeedo itself has got the neon feeling for sometime now, and we just love when we ge to see artwork using black and shiny colors.

During a little visit to DeviantART, I ran into the work of Genaro Desia, an illustrator also known as Surround. All I have to say is that he makes some kick butt illustrations. So all you gotta do know is to take a look at these. For more, visit his portfolio. Hope you like it. Cheers! ;)

Illustration by Surround
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