TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why is Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring" considered a masterpiece? - James Earle
Is she turning towards you or away from you? No one can agree. She's the subject of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring," a painting often referred to as the 'Mona Lisa of the North.' But what makes this painting...
SciShow
3 Ways Science Can Bust Art Forgeries
Some works of art can be worth thousands, even millions, of dollars. But what if you aren't so sure that Van Gogh you just bought to hang over your toilet is the real deal? Luckily, we can use science to sniff out fakes!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The unexpected math behind Van Gogh's "Starry Night" - Natalya St. Clair
Physicist Werner Heisenberg said, "When I meet God, I am going to ask him two questions: why relativity? And why turbulence? I really believe he will have an answer for the first." As difficult as turbulence is to understand...
Be Smart
Claude Monet Was Half Honeybee
Claude Monet had a very unique eye, and it can teach us a bit about the science of vision
SciShow
How Paintings Help You See the World Differently
Emerging research suggests that paintings might be more than just pretty pictures: how we process what we see in paintings might also impact the way we process the world around us.
PBS
An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs
Our image of dinosaurs has been constantly changing since naturalists started studying them about 350 years ago. Taken together, these pictures can tell us a whole lot about just how much we have learned. Let's explore the history of...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Blenheim Palace
BLENHEIM PALACE BLENHEIM PALACE, NEAR OXFORD, IS SITED ON OVER TWO THOUSAND ACRES OF STATELY GARDENS. FOR NEARLY 300 YEARS IT HAS BEEN ONE OF BRITAIN S GRANDEST HOMES. BUT WITH THE COSTS OF MAINTAINANCE RUNNING INTO MILLIONS OF POUNDS A...
Curated Video
Landmarks - St Paul's Cathedral
ONE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR ICONS IS ST PAUL S CATHEDRAL IN CENTRAL LONDON. SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN S SEVENTEENTH CENTURY MASTERPIECE HAS REMAINED ONE OF THE CITY S ENDURING SYMBOLS. NOW A RECENTLY COMPLETED FACELIFT HAS GIVEN VISITORS THE...
Food Farmer Earth
Art and Agriculture: An Artist's Journey on a Small Family Farm
Explore how a lifelong artist incorporates her creative vision into the daily rhythms of a small family farm. Learn about the synergy between her art and agricultural practices, which enhances both the farm's productivity and its visual...
Bedtime History
Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
Bedtime History
Frida Kahlo for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on a vibrant journey through the captivating life and artistry of the iconic Frida Kahlo. We dive deep into the vivid world of one of the most celebrated painters of the 20th century. Explore the tales behind Kahlo's striking...
Wonderscape
Where to See Prehistoric Cave Art Today
Discover how you can view prehistoric cave art, from the Altamira and Lascaux replicas in Europe to petroglyphs in North America. Learn about the efforts to preserve these ancient sites and how replicas help share their beauty with the...
Wonderscape
Uncovering the Mysteries of Cave Art
Explore the hidden clues left behind by prehistoric humans in their cave art. Learn about the possible spiritual meanings, challenging journeys, and the theories behind the detailed paintings created thousands of years ago. Cave Art and...
Wonderscape
The Discovery of Cave Paintings: Altamira to Lascaux
Follow the story of Marcelino and Maria’s discovery of the Altamira cave paintings in Spain and the later uncovering of the Lascaux Caves in France. Learn how these findings challenged early assumptions about prehistoric art and revealed...
Wonderscape
Lascaux: Discovering the Ancient Cave of Wonders
Explore the remarkable cave paintings of Lascaux, discovered by four teenage boys in 1940. These 20,000-year-old Paleolithic artworks reveal the artistic skill of early humans and offer a glimpse into their lives and beliefs. Learn about...
Bedtime History
The Mona Lisa Story For Kids
Learn about the history of the Mona Lisa, from it's creation by Leonardo Da Vinci, to its path through history, including its theft and eventual home in the Louvre Museum.
Curated Video
Cro-Magnon Society: Social Dynamics and Artistic Expressions
Explore the social and cultural aspects of Cro-Magnon life. This segment reveals their egalitarian society, devoid of war and rich in communal cooperation. Discover their artistic side through cave paintings and understand the spiritual...
Great Big Story
Jay J. Armes, a legendary private investigator's journey
Explore the extraordinary life of Jay J. Armes, the world-renowned PI who overcame adversity to solve global cases with unmatched skill.
Curated Video
Let's Go There Texas Capitol and Legislative Branch
Travel to the Texas State Capitol and learn about the Texas Legistlative Branch.
Great Big Story
Michelangelo's unexpected legacy, Paint by Numbers
Discover how Michelangelo inspired the creation of Paint by Numbers, revolutionizing art in homes worldwide.
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met... a Canvas
Today Henry meets a blank canvas. Canvas is going to be exhibited in an art show but she is completely blank. Henry becomes a painter but he spills the paint over all over the canvas, but the judges love his work and declare it a...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Art Conservation: The National Gallery's Digital Archive
The National Gallery in London is using high technology to digitally record its collection of Western European paintings. Through a partnership with Hewlett Packard, the gallery can create accurate reproductions of the paintings, closely...
Curated Video
Vincent Van Gogh - The Art & the Artist
See Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh brought to Life in this cutting-edge animation, as you go on a journey alongside both the Art and the Artist. This animation not only features an array of Van Gogh’s masterpieces but delves into...