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)
How early humans created the paintings found in France's Chauvet cave
June 17, 2018, 1:43 p.m. by Starre Vartan
The Chauvet cave paintings are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth and each other.
In a place once defined by the presence of an infamous psychiatric hospital, life goes on
June 16, 2018, 10:06 a.m. by Josh Lew
The Georgia Lunatic Asylum grew quickly to become the world's largest insane asylum. Now, it sits empty.
Tibetan monks transform butter into art
June 14, 2018, 2:39 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
Tsepdro is a sacred art form traditionally made during Tibetan New Year.
Finland pays tribute to its beloved libraries
June 7, 2018, 9:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Undersea memorial of reef balls pays tribute to lost submariners
June 6, 2018, 9:35 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
'On Eternal Patrol' is a collection of 65 Eternal Reef Balls that honor the memory the 65 American submarines lost since 1900 and their crews.
Miss America, now run by women, nixes bikinis
June 5, 2018, 2:18 p.m. by Starre Vartan
'We are no longer a pageant. We are a competition,' says former winner Gretchen Carlson, who is now part of the leadership team.
Where does the term 'cold turkey' come from?
June 5, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Hint: It has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering.
New Yorkers line up for 'Manhattanhenge'
May 31, 2018, 10:16 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.
This spokeless Ferris wheel is an architectural beauty
May 31, 2018, 7:11 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel in China stands 476 feet tall and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation.
Peter Max never tires of painting for the planet
May 28, 2018, 12:21 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
Max creates bold, iconic posters with the message that everyone can do their part.
'Cats in Food' is our new favorite Instagram distraction
May 16, 2018, 11:20 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Russian artist Ksenia whips up delicious humor by cleverly photoshopping felines into various meals.
Photos hidden for 40 years reveal life in NYC's parks
May 15, 2018, 9:17 a.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
The parks department discovered a box of slides that were never developed.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wore within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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