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  2. Broken windows theory - Wikipedia

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    Broken windows and vandalism are still prevalent because communities simply do not care about the damage. Regardless of how many times the windows are repaired, the community still must invest some of their time to keep it safe. Residents' negligence of broken window-type decay signifies a lack of concern for the community.

  3. Broken window - Wikipedia

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    Broken window may refer to: Broken window fallacy , economic theory illustrating why destruction, and the money spent to recover from destruction, is not actually a net benefit to society Broken windows theory , criminological theory of the norm-setting and signaling effect of urban disorder and vandalism on additional crime and anti-social ...

  4. Animal painter - Wikipedia

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    An animal painter is an artist who specialises in (or is known for their skill in) the portrayal of animals. The OED dates the first express use of the term "animal painter" to the mid-18th century: by English physician , naturalist and writer John Berkenhout (1726–1791). [ 2 ]

  5. Conservation and restoration of painting frames - Wikipedia

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    A frame before and after treatment. The conservation and restoration of painting frames is the process through which picture frames are preserved. Frame conservation and restoration includes general cleaning of the frame, as well as in depth processes such as replacing damaged ornamentation, gilding, and toning. The purpose of painting frames ...

  6. Window - Wikipedia

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    A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof, or vehicle that allows the exchange of light and may also allow the passage of sound and sometimes air.Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material, a sash set in a frame [1] in the opening; the sash and frame are also referred to as a window. [2]

  7. Animal-made art - Wikipedia

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    Animal-made art consists of works by non-human animals, that have been considered by humans to be artistic, including visual works, music, photography, and videography. Some of these are created naturally by animals, often as courtship displays , while others are created with human involvement.

  8. Conservation and restoration of paintings - Wikipedia

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    The frames around paintings are not just for aesthetic appearances. Frames are also used to protect the more sensitive parts of a painting when handled by hand, and they reduce the potential for damage if the painting is dropped. [3] There are also specialists that work on the conservation and restoration of painting frames.

  9. Museum of Broken Windows - Wikipedia

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    The Museum of Broken Windows is a pop-up exhibition organised by the New York State affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. [1] Housed within the Cooper Union's Foundation Building on Cooper Square , the project has been displayed twice, first from September 22 through 30, 2018, [ 2 ] and then between September 13 and October 8, 2019.