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Could America Finally Win the War On Drugs... With Economics?: Squeeze the Supply
The war on drugs was declared in 1971 by president Richard Nixon in a press conference that went on to outline a plan to fight the trade of controlled substances across the world. Drugs were declared national enemy number 1. Since then...
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Khan Academy: Craftsman Allan Breed Carves a Bow Knot and Thunderbolt Crest
This video [5:55] craftsman Allan Breed demonstrates low-relief carving, taking us through the creation of a bow knot and thunderbolt crest motif after the renowned nineteenth-century furniture maker Duncan Phyfe. As he works, Breed...
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Khan Academy: Oeben, Mechanical Table
In this video [2:34] Met curator Danielle Kisluk-Grosheide on identity in Jean Francois Oeben's Mechanical table, c. 1761-63. Long recognized as one of Jean Francois Oeben's masterpieces, this table (ca. 1761-63) was made for his most...
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Khan Academy: The Inlay Technique of Marquetry
During the 1700s, French furniture makers perfected the art of "painting in wood," creating complex designs using natural and dyed veneers selected for color and grain. In this video [2:34] watch marquetry being made. Created by Getty...
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Khan Academy: Construction of an 18th Century French Mechanical Table
In this video [2:02] see why the innovative mechanics and artistry of Jean-Franqois Oeben's table continue to amaze. Created by Getty Museum. The marquetry tabletop surface has a ground of purple heartwood into which thin pieces of other...