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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia

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)

Akashi Kaikyō Bridge connects the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Awaji Island.

Akashi Kaikyō Bridge connects the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Awaji Island.

15 of the world's longest bridges

June 21, 2017, 1:57 p.m. by Matt Hickman

These bridges stretch across rivers and straits. They even join together continents.

A street in New Delhi, India

A street in New Delhi, India

This is art for your nose

June 21, 2017, 1:13 p.m. by Matt Hickman

Imagine an art installation focused on unique urban odors.

treasure chest

treasure chest

$2 million treasure buried in the Rocky Mountains has yet to be found

June 21, 2017, 12:21 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

Clues to the treasure's whereabouts can be found in a cryptic poem written by the millionaire art dealer who buried it.

A painting by the late artist Jackson Pollack discovered in an Arizona garage may be worth more than $15 million.

A painting by the late artist Jackson Pollack discovered in an Arizona garage may be worth more than $15 million.

Garage yields lost Jackson Pollock treasure

June 13, 2017, 1:58 p.m. by Michael d'Estries

One of the artist's missing gouaches may net more than $15 million.

Signage of WIsconsin's Frank Lloyd Wight Trail

Signage of WIsconsin's Frank Lloyd Wight Trail

Take a scenic drive along Wisconsin's Frank Lloyd Wright Heritage Trail

June 8, 2017, 7:47 a.m. by Matt Hickman

It's the visionary architect's 150th birthday, so get planning.

illustration of weaonized cats and doves

illustration of weaonized cats and doves

'Rocket cats' and other military madness

June 3, 2017, 2:24 p.m. by Sidney Stevens

Medieval German manuscript sheds light on the long, strange history of using animals in war.

Rendering of Rooftop Garden of Google HQ, London

Rendering of Rooftop Garden of Google HQ, London

Google's London HQ boasts a rooftop garden for the ages

June 2, 2017, 1:45 p.m. by Matt Hickman

This greenery-topped 'groundscraper' will be longer than London's tallest building is tall.

Sunsets can inspire sense of wonder

Sunsets can inspire sense of wonder

How to find awe in everyday things

May 31, 2017, 12:52 p.m. by Sidney Stevens

You don’t have to scale Everest or see a Broadway show to reap the awesome benefits of wonder.

Manhattanhenge-crop

Manhattanhenge-crop

New Yorkers line up for 'Manhattanhenge'

May 30, 2017, 11:35 a.m. by Catie Leary

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.

At sunset, with the reflection in the salt flats, you can see two suns moving fast at each other until vanishing into the horizon, Pare says.

At sunset, with the reflection in the salt flats, you can see two suns moving fast at each other until vanishing into the horizon, Pare says.

Bolivian salt flats provide infinite backdrop for ethereal light tube photos

May 22, 2017, 3:13 p.m. by Angela Nelson

Globe-trotting Canadian duo photographer Eric Paré and dancer Kim Henry visit Salar de Uyuni for their latest light-painting project.

pile of coins in London

pile of coins in London

Someone left 15,000 coins on a London path then filmed people finding them

May 19, 2017, 1:21 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

What would you do if you found a huge pile of coins?

The Brock Environmental Center

The Brock Environmental Center

Architects recognize Virginia's Brock Center for outstanding environmental performance

May 15, 2017, 1:29 p.m. by Ken Edelstein

Building's 'regenerative' design key to net zero energy and waste.

grilled salmon on cutting board

10 foods and beverages that boost brainpower

Akashi Kaikyō Bridge connects the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Awaji Island.

15 of the world's longest bridges

The old and the new coexist on Bermuda.

10 gorgeous islands that were once penal colonies

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