Crash Course
Aesthetic Appreciation: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we are talking about art and aesthetic appreciation. What makes something an artwork? Can art really be defined? Is aesthetic value is objective or subjective? Can taste be developed? How?
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
TED Talks
Shirin Neshat: Art in exile
Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat explores the paradox of being an artist in exile: a voice for her people, but unable to go home. In her work, she explores Iran pre- and post-Islamic Revolution, tracing political and societal change...
TED Talks
Hetain Patel: Who am I? Think again
How do we decide who we are? Hetain Patel's surprising performance plays with identity, language and accent -- and challenges you to think deeper than surface appearances. A delightful meditation on self, with performer Yuyu Rau, and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Who decides what art means? - Hayley Levitt
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is it...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you outsmart this logical fallacy? | Alex Gendler
Meet Lucy. She was a math major in college, and aced all her courses in probability and statistics. Which do you think is more likely: that Lucy is a portrait artist, or that Lucy is a portrait artist who also plays poker? How do we know...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Gyotaku: The ancient Japanese art of printing fish - K. Erica Dodge
How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly...
PBS
Has the Microsoft Kinect revolutionized art?
If you haven't had a chance to play with Microsoft's Kinect, you're missing out on some great video games and some amazing art! The Kinect is a crazy awesome piece of XBox 360 hardware that maps your physical movements onto any screen....
TED Talks
TED: Why are stolen African artifacts still in Western museums? | Jim Chuchu
African artifacts shown in museums worldwide are often not borrowed, but stolen -- and TED Fellow Jim Chuchu is on a mission to get them back. Learn the sordid history behind how many of the collections in the West came to be, Chuchu's...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The chaotic brilliance of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat - Jordana Moore Saggese
Like Beat writers who composed their work by shredding and reassembling scraps of writing, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat used similar techniques to remix his materials. Pulling in splintered anatomy, reimagined historical scenes and...
TED Talks
Ben Cameron: Why the live arts matter
How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? Ben Cameron offers a bold look forward to a world where live arts matter more than ever -- to link humans together at a primal level of shared...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Amazing Art of Stephen Wiltshire
AMAZING ART OF STEPHEN WILTSHIRE STEVEN WILTSHIRE HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH A SPECIAL TALENT. STEVEN IS A SAVANT, A TYPE OF GENIUS LIVING IN A VERY PRIVATE WORLD. HE DID NOT SPEAK A WORD UNTIL HE WAS SEVEN YEARS OLD. IT WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY...
Curated Video
The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant: Creating Perfect Women in a Digital Age
The Miss Digital World Beauty Pageant is a groundbreaking competition that celebrates the beauty and creativity of digitally created women. With over 3,600 entries from artists worldwide, the winner, Kadiko, designed by Flavio Para from...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Michaelangelo Masterpiece
MICHAELANGELO MASTERPIECE THE NAME MICHELANGELO HAS RESONATED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR FIVE CENTURIES. AN UNSURPASSED ARTISTIC MASTER IN WHICHEVER MEDIUM HE PUT HIS HAND TO, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, FRESCO AND DRAWING. EVEN IN THE UNLIKELY...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Tate Modern
TATE MODERN TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER THIS VIEW BANKSIDE POWER STATION ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES IN LONDON MAY SEEM UNREMARKABLE. BUT TO ART LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD IT IS A SITE OF INSPIRATION THIS IS HOME OF TATE MODERN, ONE OF THE MOST...
Curated Video
Only In Cuba 4 - Transformation of Antique Refrigerators in Cuba
Transformation of Antique Refrigerators in Cuba:In Cuba, 52 antique refrigerators from the 1950s are transformed into political and cultural statements, symbolizing a bygone era.
Curated Video
Only In Chile 9 - Clarinet Maker in Chile
Clarinet Maker in Chile:Musicians wait for more than a year to get one of these clarinets made from African blackwood with a five-year natural drying process.
Curated Video
Only In Turkey 5 - Shoe Artist
Shoe Artist:Using folding, wrapping, and cutting techniques, a shoe artist transforms a shoe into a smiling face, showcasing creativity in the world of shoe art.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Indica Gallery
INDICA GALLERY IN THE 1960S THIS OBSCURE BACK STREET WAS THE PLACE TO BE IN SWINGING LONDON. MASONS YARD IN MAYFAIR WAS HOME TO INDICA GALLERY, AN ARTY HANG OUT FOR THE BEATLES. PAUL MCCARTNEY WAS A REGULAR, AND JOHN LENNON MET YOKO ONO...
Great Big Story
The mystery of Kryptos, a CIA puzzle unsolved for decades
Dive into the enigma of Kryptos, a CIA sculpture hiding an unsolved code, and meet Elonka Dunin, a dedicated cryptanalyst working to crack it.
Great Big Story
Wat Rong Khun, thailand's majestic white temple
Explore Wat Rong Khun, a unique temple in Thailand, where modern art meets traditional beliefs, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
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
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creation of Studio Ghibli, and his many animated films such as Ponyo, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.
Great Big Story
Brandon Tory, merging music and code for a creative journey
Explore the inspiring story of Brandon Tory, a senior engineer at Google and AI musician, who combines his passions for music and coding, fueled by a life-changing encounter with Timbaland.