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TED-ED: How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
The point of fiction is to cast a spell, a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. But as a writer, how do you suck your readers into your stories in this way? Nalo Hopkinson shares some tips for how to use...
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TED-Ed: The origins of ballet - Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood
Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we...
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TED-ED: Rhythm in a box: The story of the cajon drum - Paul Jennings
Many modern musical instruments are complicated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. But the cajon is simply a drum and a stand and a seat all in one box. Paul Jennings explains the history behind the cajon and how it has become...
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TED-ED: Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm
Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound...
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TED-ED: The incredible history of China's terracotta warriors - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history _ vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
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TED-ED: Plato's best (and worst) ideas - Wisecrack
Few individuals have influenced the world and many of today's thinkers like Plato. He created the first Western university and was teacher to Ancient Greece's greatest minds, including Aristotle. But even he wasn't perfect. Along with...
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TED-ED: How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith
What makes a good horror story? Hideous monsters and fountains of blood might seem like a good place to start, but as horror author H.P. Lovecraft wrote, _The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." Writers harness...
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German Expressionism & Blue Rider Group | 60 Second Art History Lesson
A brief look at German Expressionism and the Blue Rider Group and how artists like Franz Marc and Wassily Kandinsky can inspire us to make our own art.
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Blue Rider Group: 5 Minute Art History Video
The Blue Rider Group in 5 Minutes How: Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc Paved the Way for Modern Art & Were Devastated by World War I
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Amadeo Modigliani: 6 Minute Art History Video
Learn about Modigliani, sculptor and painter and how African Art influenced his work.
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How to Paint 3D Forms
Learn to paint apples by building form with color. We'll use Paul Cezanne for inspiration. Want the supplies in this video? Visit us at indigoartbox.com.
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Paul Cezanne | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Did you know Paul Cezanne was rejected by the Academy of Art and Paris Salon during his time? Many now consider Cezanne the grandfather of modern art.
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Learn to Draw with Soft Chalk Pastels
In less than 15 minutes learn a technique for a figure drawing and for drawing with soft chalk pastels. We'll use Edgar Degas for inspiration! Want the supplies in this video? Visit us at indigoartbox.com.
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How to Draw with Oil Pastels
Use inspiration from art history, Claude Monet, to learn how to draw with oil pastels. Want the supplies in this video? Visit us at indigoartbox.com.
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How to Draw a Horse and Paint with Watercolors
Learn to draw a horse and paint with watercolors. We'll use the artist Franz Marc for inspiration. Want the supplies in this video? Visit us at indigoartbox.com.
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Learn how to make soft chalk pastel art
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Edgar Degas: 6 Minute Art History Video
Learn about Edgar Degas, one of the greatest painters of our time.
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Amedeo Modigliani | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Can you believe that Modigliani's sculpture La Tete sold for over $52.6M in 2010? This set a record for the highest selling price for art sold in France.
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Art Kits Inspired by Art History with Online Instruction
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Indigo Artbox Sneak Peek
Learn about art history, get supplies delivered, and watch a how-to video to get you started making your own work of fine art.
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Paul Cezanne: 6 Minute Art History Video
Learn about Paul Cezanne, one of the greatest painters of our time.