Art and literature made approachable — the books, writers, painters and movements worth knowing, explained clearly and without the academic fog.
Acrylic paints are fast drying paints that are used by versatile painters to present their own unique styles. There are many intricacies in acrylic painting as this polymer based paint needs careful manipulation. Acrylic paintings have gained recognition amongst passionate art lovers in the recent times. Know the overalls of acrylic paintings from the articles […]
Obituary: A rock’n’roll animal with an old world propriety, she was publicist for Village People in their heyday Barbara Salisbury .
Books by Stephen Hawking, Umberto Eco, Haruki Murakami and other star writers past and present have been chosen as first works to be translated into Arabic, in a major initiative to widen access to foreign literature Translation Project to Bring Cream of Foreign Writers to Arabs .
A great way to make you love learning and to make you enjoy reading, Dr. Seuss is indeed a veritable American Legend. Dr. Seuss, An American Legend.
Christopher Paolini, young writer who has churned out novels like Eragon and Eldest. Christopher Paolini.
Read on to trace wonderful art form of embroidery from its ancient roots till today — The History of Embroidery.
Want to know some facts about Bill Cosby? Read life history and biography of Bill Cosby” Bill Cosby Biography.
Want to know some interesting facts about Pablo Picasso? Read biography and life history of Pablo Picasso” Pablo Picasso Biography.
Some basic steps for stained glass making. How to Make Stained Glass.
Read life history, biography and unknown facts about Salvador Dali to know more about famous Spanish surrealist painter, sculptor, photographer and eccentric” Salvador Dali Biography.
People make houses out of straw bales; why not Danielle Steel novels? Looking for an Alternative Building Material? How Do Danielle Steel Novels Sound?.
Success of Boer war general anthem raises question of identity of Afrikaners. Afrikaans Singer Stirs Up Controversy With War Song .
What are elements of poetry? Read on to find out more” Basic Elements of Poetry.
If you’ve ever seen a photograph of splash made by a drop of milk in a bowl, you would probably agree that nowhere does science and art merge more naturally than in high speed photography. How did it start and how is it done today? Freezing Time with High-Speed Photography.
Composer’s notes to couturiers suggest he may have been a secret cross-dresser. Wagner - Public Genius With a Private Passion for Bustles, Bows and Bodices .
There is a famous story about him telling King George III that it would be quite okay for His Majesty to pay in weekly installments when King thought that 100 guineas per painting was just too bloody much. Richard Wilson - English Landscape Painter.
What is true value of a urinal? Is it worth more if it has been attacked with a hammer and peed into in name of art by an old man who once chopped off part of his finger? The Old Man and Urinal - Paris Ponders a Surreal Question of Value of Art .
Constable had a stubbornly honest streak, combined with a strong self-belief, that kept him painting landscapes, regardless of public acknowledgment. John Constable — English Landscape Painter.
Abbot Suger’s idea of ‘lux continua’ transformed dark, solemn churches of Romanesque tradition into magnificent halls of spiritual and actual radiance. Gothic Art and Abbe Suger.
Expatriate South African journalist and celebrated crime writer Obituary: James Mcclure.
Siegfried Sassoon is known primarily for his stirring anti-war poems and his beautifully-worded ‘Declaration Against War’. Siegfried Sassoon - War Poet.
No art is less spontaneous than mine, French Painter Edgar Degas once said. What I do is result of reflection and study of great masters. Edgar Degas - Life and Art.
Syrian master of humane short stories. Obituary: Abd Al-salam Al-ujaili.
Bob Dylan aka The Bard had an amazing ability to reinvent and repackage his music for every generation of fans. Bob Dylan is a throwback to halcyon days of traveling folk musicians. Bob Dylan Biography.
One of greatest, unique and most influential musicians of modern world Ray Charles who rocked world for many decades... Biography of Ray Charles.
Rapper 50 Cent is planning a new line of hip-hop books and graphic novellas called G-Unit Books, which will be based on his gangster past. 50 Cent: Author?.
This is last photo of John Lennon. Well, let’s say one from set of last known professional photographs. It was taken by Annie Leibovitz on morning of day he died, December 8 1980. The very, very last photograph was a snap taken by a fan, Paul Goresh, who happened to be standing... Hours After This Picture Was Taken John Lennon Was Dead.
More than a thousand previously unknown letters, said to have been written by legendary tenor Enrico Caruso, are to be made available to public next month. Caruso Love Letters Reveal Passion Behind a Life of Epic Operatic Drama.
Eminem is a phenomenon that is studied all over world. His lyrics are so vitriolic and cuss word filled that his songs have been banned in certain countries. Eminem changed rules of game because it is not often that Caucasians and African Americans enjoy same music. Eminem Biography.
Steve Jobs has revolutionized computer, hardware, software, animation and music industries. Steve Jobs” insistence of innovating always has cost him millions of dollars but has created a cult like following for his products. Steve Jobs Biography.
One of Germany’s most successful authors, Frank Schätzing, was yesterday facing claims that he lifted large chunks of his latest blockbuster from internet. Author of Bestseller The Swarm Stung By Claims of Plagiarism.
Biography of one of America’s greatest adventure travel writer. Richard Halliburton Biography.
Biography of Russian Romantic Composer, Conductor, and Pianist. Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943).
Bill Gates (Microsoft) is not only richest man in world but also biggest philanthropist alive today. A fascinating account on how Gates and his friend Paul Allen derived inspiration from a magazine article to create one of biggest companies in world. Bill Gates Biography.
Biography of a genius who wrote his name in history of music. Mozart was a musical maestro who had his own unique style of composing music and presenting to world... Biography of Mozart.
Biography of one of most influential personality of 20th Century Walter Elias Disney also known as Walt Disney. Walt Disney Biography.
Marilyn Manson has metamorphosised in to a cultural icon of present generation. Manson’s alluring persona forms a major part of total package that also includes great music. Marilyn Manson Biography.
Healing Ourselves and World Through Mindfulness. Ten years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. Coming to Our Senses.
Two Masters of Their Day At Work...John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess, members of progressive rock super group Dream Theater, combined their efforts one evening on June 20 in year 2000 before an audience at Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center in Nyack, NY. An Evening With John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess.
The little prince by Antoine De Saint Exupery is perhaps most loved and most widely read book after Bible. The story of a boy in love with a rose, novelette is much more than just a story, and author of article tries to explain why. The Little Prince — A biased review.
