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The secret history of beauty: How the Greeks invented Western civilization's biggest idea
People think of beauty as universal to the human experience. But the truth is actually much more complicated
01/04/2015 03:00 UTC
The pushback against how Black suffering and victims of violence are depicted in art
“We don’t need artistic reminders of how unjust, unfair and dehumanizing our society is — we just don’t”
07/27/2020 19:00 UTC
ISIS and the corrupt art trade: We know cultural crimes fund terrorism -- now what?
A museum can be worth as much as an oil field, provided there is someone willing to buy looted and smuggled art
04/12/2015 15:00 UTC
Why are there so many ancient fountains featuring little boys peeing?
Seriously, what is the obsession?
07/02/2022 16:59 UTC
New HBO documentary explores trauma among U.S. service members
"We Are Not Done Yet" taps into the trauma veterans face and an arts project that is helping them heal
10/23/2018 19:30 UTC
An art history book, minus the art
Students at Ontario College of Art and Design were forced to buy a $180 textbook filled with blank squares
09/20/2012 00:10 UTC
Ivanka and her tower of crumbs
For two hours each evening, an Ivanka Trump lookalike has been vacuuming a hot pink carpet at a gallery
02/17/2019 17:59 UTC
The glory of public art
Inspiring pieces from local "Percent for Art" programs -- from Florida's "flying saucers" to Roanoke's giant comb
08/05/2011 04:58 UTC
The mystery — and true history — of a one-hit wonder
My favorite painting is by 17th century painter Carlo Dolci, who never made anything else like it. Now we know why
04/09/2017 22:00 UTC
The secret lives of works of art: What percentage of a museum’s holdings are likely to be fakes?
An art forgery scandal over a statue of King David at the Metropolitan Museum of Art raises an important question
04/02/2017 22:00 UTC
The art of David Ortiz: Is Big Papi himself a work of art? Let's consult the experts
Big Papi finishes his baseball career as a star and an icon. But his performance might also transcend the field
10/16/2016 22:00 UTC
Was Andy Warhol's portrait of Prince copyright infringement? How this case could reshape IP law
Warhol v. Goldsmith is going to the Supreme Court for review. The case could have a major impact on copyright
06/04/2022 15:00 UTC
Is there a scientific case for literature? A neuroscientist novelist argues yes
Illogical as it might seem, there may be an evolutionary reason that humans love consuming fiction
04/18/2021 23:30 UTC
Ray Bradbury: 1950s comics' illustrated man
The renowned author had his roots in the world of pulp publishing
06/21/2012 04:00 UTC
Chuck Close responds to his critic and fan
The artist answers criticism from the creator of FreeChuckCloseArt.com
07/19/2012 01:01 UTC