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DICK TERMES

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TERMESPHERES

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9:00am - 5:00pm
7 Days a Week

1920 Christensen DriveSpearfish South Dakota
Call 605.642.4805
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What is 6 Point Perspective?

The basic rules of traditionally defined perspective were formulated in the fifteenth century in Italy by Piero della Francesca, Leon Battista Alberti and others. In the fifteenth century view, if the horizon around you was imagined as 360 degrees, two point perspective drawings and paintings held 90 degrees of the visual world. In other words, their paintings could capture everything between the North point on the horizon to the East point. Termes has expanded this discovery of perspective in order to capture more and more of the visual world. With six point perspective, drawings and paintings reveal a total view encompassing the full 360 degrees in all directions.

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What people are saying about the Termesphere® Gallery

positive review We couldn't have been more impressed with the art and hospitality at Termesphere Gallery. Markie was kind enough to answer our every question, and shared many moving stories behind the making of different pieces. And Dick took time to come up from his studio to chat with us! A wonderful visit at our new favorite stop in the Black Hills. We could've spent all day there and still marvelled over new things in the spheres. This place gets all the stars. Don't miss it. And don't forget to adopt a turtle while you're there!
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Heather DuBois Bourenane
8/30/2018
5 star ratingWow! Art at its most intriguing! The Termesphere Gallery is a visual feast. The gallery is small, tucked away among spruce and oak along the Maitland Road near Spearfish, South Dakota, but it's an experience not to be missed. Dick Termes creates spherical artworks, revolving three-dimensional art that often tells a story. You'll find yourself staring in awe at the many spheres hanging in the small gallery, puzzling over the images. Take your time! (Termespheres are offered for sale, but simply a visit to the Gallery is worth every minute.)
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1215Ellen
8/19/2018
4 star ratingInteresting art Small gallery reached by a gravel road outside of downtown Spearfish. The gallery is small and the artist is award winning for his “termespheres”. The globes hanging from the ceiling are interesting, most tell a story so you have to look at them closely. The pieces are expensive but fascinating. Look for the one in downtown Spearfish. Worth a visit.
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pasherry
8/22/2018