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)
Under construction for 137 years, this famous Spanish basilica just got its building permit
June 11, 2019, 1:40 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia to cough up millions in unpaid construction fees.
It's never too late to reinvent yourself
June 10, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
How architect Le Corbusier, a 13th-century abbey and a busload of tourists taught me some lessons.
New Yorkers line up for 'Manhattanhenge'
May 29, 2019, 10:48 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.
11 curious truths about Stonehenge
May 8, 2019, 11 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.
5 surprising facts about Leonardo da Vinci
May 7, 2019, 9:27 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
He designed war machines, but made sure they didn't actually work.
Marine animals come to life in massive murals around the world
May 2, 2019, 8:17 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Artist Robert Wyland paints life-sized whales and dolphins.
Why the giant heads of 43 presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia
May 1, 2019, 9:28 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The discarded busts hope to find a home in a museum someday.
Ancient Guatemalans crafted massive sculptures using lightning and magnetism
April 22, 2019, 8:38 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Findings suggest that people knew about magnetism more than 2,000 years ago.
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 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.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge
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16 plants that repel unwanted insects
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Coyote finds old dog toy, acts like a puppy
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13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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