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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia

Art & Architecture

Art is the expression of creativity and imagination, exercised in such a way that it culminates in a perceptible work. Art is created and appreciated primarily for its aesthetic value or emotional power. The aesthetic and emotional value of certain art differs among each individual who perceives it. While "art" can refer to any creative expression and its resulting product, the term is often used to signify visual, stationary works such as paintings, sculptures and engravings, to name a few.

Architecture is the art, practice or profession of designing and constructing buildings, open areas, communities and other constructions. Like art, architecture is carried out with aesthetics in mind, but it is typically more constrained by the need for practicality and long-term functionality. Architecture also involves selecting furnishings and decorations, overseeing construction of the structure, inspecting, restoring and renovating an existing building. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Articles about Art & Architecture

  • Why storm shelters are the only tornado-proof buildings

    Wed, May 22 2013 at 9:56 AM

    No storm shelter? 'Wind clips' built into your home can give some additional protection from dangerous winds.

  • Artist envisions NYC on other planets

    Tue, May 21 2013 at 2:00 PM

    In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.

  • A Swiss Army Knife-inspired Hong Kong apartment, revisited [Video]

    Fri, May 17 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Hong Kong architect and micro-apartment maestro Gary Chang's once again proudly demos his 344-square-foot 'Domestic Transformer' apartment in a video tour, this time around for faircompanies.

  • Yes, Delaware has a Frank Lloyd Wright house (and it's for sale)

    Fri, May 17 2013 at 10:53 AM

    For the very first time, Delaware's sole Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence — 'Laurel,' a 1956 Usonian home located on a woodsy parcel outside of Wilmington — has hit the market for $1.35 million.

  • Nude portrait of Bea Arthur sells for $1.9 million

    Fri, May 17 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Video: A portrait of actress Bea Arthur, best known for playing Dorothy on “The Golden Girls,” has sold at auction for a whopping $1.9 million.

  • Street photography: How to get the best shot

    Wed, May 15 2013 at 1:36 PM

    You have to be bold, be clever and have the right equipment for a successful street shot.

  • Global graffiti: 8 powerful street artists

    Wed, May 15 2013 at 1:26 PM

    These painters have left their mark on walls across the globe, spreading political, social and sometimes inscrutable messages to the masses.

  • DiCaprio's charity auction raises $38.8M for conservation projects

    Tue, May 14 2013 at 3:15 PM

    13 world auction records were attained and 9 works of art were sold for over one million dollars in one of the highest-grossing charity auctions ever.

  • Matt Lauer shares awesome view from World Trade Center spire

    Fri, May 10 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Video: Matt Lauer opens Friday’s broadcast with a breathtaking (and, according to Savannah, stomach-churning) view from the top of One World Trade Center as workers prepare to lift the final pieces of the spire that will take the tower to its full height of 1,776 feet.

  • Launch of the Nautilus: New magazine aims to be 'a New Yorker version of Scientific American'

    Tue, May 07 2013 at 11:31 AM

    The ambitious publication, available in print and online, will tackle a different topic each month.

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