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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

  • 'Wheel House': A perpetually rolling micro-home for acrobats [Video]

    Fri, May 31 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Talk about a mobile home ... One part nautical-styled circus caravan, one part barf-inducing micro-home, 'Wheel House' is the dizzying creation of acrobatic British performance duo, Acrojou.

  • 'Manhattanhenge' illuminates 42nd Street

    Thu, May 30 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Twice a year, New Yorkers are treated to a special solar event: During Manhattanhenge, the sun sets perfectly along the city's east-west street grid.

  • Beijing micro-house is built from stackable, Tetris-esque blocks

    Wed, May 29 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Sure, Tetris is totally awesome at keeping idle hands and brains preoccupied. But who knew that the Moscow-borne video puzzle could inspire a micro housing concept?

  • Building a home with a 3-D printer

    Wed, May 29 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Video: Architects claim they'll soon be able to build a whole house using a 3D printer. The technology is still relatively new, but it's already being used in the medical world and in the arts.

  • Sandy-scarred NYC beaches serve as model for rebuilding

    Tue, May 28 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Architects came up with a design for so-called modular buildings, which are structures that are put together from prefabricated sections.

  • 9 incredible U.S. lighthouses to visit

    Thu, May 23 2013 at 5:00 PM

    For scenic views and a look at history, plan to see these amazing American lighthouses

  • 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.

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