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Art & Architecture News

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

  • 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.

  • Let's get physical: JF Kit House is powered by exercise

    Thu, May 02 2013 at 3:48 PM

    In homage to aerobics goddess Jane Fonda, a people-powered micro-home is erected atop a rooftop in Brussels. And while the fitness-fueled abode has since been disassembled, the burn lives on.

  • 11 celebrities who paint

    Thu, May 02 2013 at 12:07 PM

    We've rounded up a former president, serious royalty and quite a few actors who can add 'artist' to their resumé.

  • 10 underground tours full of history and mystery

    Thu, Apr 25 2013 at 4:21 PM

    From speakeasy-era couches to stacks of human skulls, these 10 subterranean destinations offer unusual insights into recent and ancient history.

  • Kitchen remodeling for wheelchairs

    Thu, Apr 25 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Counter height, the width of the kitchen, and sink accessibility all matter when remodeling a kitchen for someone who uses a wheelchair.

  • '11th Hour Auction' to benefit Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation

    Mon, Apr 22 2013 at 11:59 AM

    More than 30 celebrated living artists agree to donate masterpieces to the event, which will be hosted by Christie's on May 13th.

  • 6 living, growing pieces of art

    Fri, Apr 19 2013 at 1:52 PM

    If a work of art was described as being "alive," would you think of it as growing, respiring, oozing — alive?

  • Is The Perennial Plate the future of food TV?

    Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 3:26 PM

    How a free online food show has created a cult following.

  • Michelangelo's ugliest drawing may not be his

    Fri, Apr 12 2013 at 2:31 PM

    The rough sketch may have actually been drawn by a student of the Renaissance artist.

  • The Louvre closes over pickpocket problem

    Thu, Apr 11 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Video: The Louvre was closed on Wednesday after its workers walked off their jobs to protest against what is said to be a rising problem of pickpockets haunting the famed Paris museum's vast galleries.

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