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)
After the fire, the fate of Notre Dame's relics comes into view
April 16, 2019, 1:38 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
While many of the cathedral's precious centuries-old relics were saved from the flames, the fate of some remains unknown.
10 curious truths about Stonehenge
April 16, 2019, 11:35 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.
10 breathtaking stained-glass windows
April 16, 2019, 11:04 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Light filters through these gorgeous windows and creates a rainbow of shapes and colors.
The colorful, fantastical world of Dale Chihuly
April 16, 2019, 9:11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
This whimsical glass art always draws a crowd no matter the venue.
This self-sustaining, floating city could be just what the world needs
April 5, 2019, 8:34 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A concept unveiled at a UN roundtable outlines a fully autonomous floating city.
Archaeologists just discovered an ancient South American mystery religion
April 2, 2019, 6:36 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years.
London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty
March 29, 2019, 2:31 p.m. by Matt Hickman
It's also the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.
This undersea restaurant in Norway will moonlight as an artificial reef
March 21, 2019, 11:15 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Some eateries have roof gardens. This one will be clad in mollusks.
How one man's mission to save an island created an inspiring retreat for artists
March 20, 2019, 1:22 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.
NYC's 'stairway to nowhere' opens its doors
March 14, 2019, 1:19 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The 'Vessel' in Hudson Yards is one big batch of stairs.
Off-Broadway play uses puppets to tell a powerful environmental story
March 7, 2019, 2:53 p.m. by Starre Vartan
In 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island,' a young crane's migration brings Native American stories to life.
Uluru's glowing 'Field of Light' adds to spectacle of the Outback
March 5, 2019, 9:46 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Created by Bruce Munro, the beautiful nighttime display of 50,000 bulbs is slated to last through December 2020.
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A horse named Jenny takes a daily stroll through the streets of Frankfurt
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Use baking soda for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs
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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire
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Should you let your cat outside?
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A massive great white shark named Miss Costa is in Florida for spring break
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The colorful, fantastical world of Dale Chihuly
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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