TED Talks
Maurizio Seracini: The secret lives of paintings
Art history is far from set in stone. Engineer Maurizio Seracini spent 30 years searching for Leonardo da Vinci's lost fresco "The Battle of Anghiari," and in the process discovered that many paintings have layers of history hidden...
TED Talks
Edward Tenner: The paradox of efficiency
Is our obsession with efficiency actually making us less efficient? In this revelatory talk, writer and historian Edward Tenner discusses the promises and dangers of our drive to get things done as quickly as possible -- and suggests...
TED Talks
Daniel Lismore: My life as a work of art
Daniel Lismore's closet is probably a bit different than yours -- his clothes are constructed out of materials ranging from beer cans and plastic crystals to diamonds, royal silks and 2,000-year-old Roman rings. In this striking talk,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Art and Culture of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain:"Our tour begins on the shores of the Mediterranean in Barcelona, one of the European cities most visited by tourists from all over the world, where you can breathe art, avant-garde, and rebelliousness typical of the...
Great Big Story
Tea Expedition: Harvesting Ancient Flavors in China
Embark on a journey deep into the remote tea mountains of southwest China with Shannon Tang, the owner of Tea Drunk in New York City. Discover the art of harvesting historic Chinese tea, made from leaves and buds of centuries-old tea...
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
My Mind is My Masterpiece by Nekita Shelton
The author wrote this book to inspire young brown girls that their minds are enough. "For each girl reading this book, know that you have the power, you are smart, and there’s no wrong in being yourself. Read this book knowing that there...
Mr. Beat
The Gay Wedding Cake Case | Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
In episode 75 of Supreme Court Briefs, a baker refuses to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, which leads to a big national debate between religious freedom and civil rights.
#supremecourtcases #supremecourtbriefs #supremecourt...
Barcroft Media
I Built A Hyper Car In My Shed | Ridiculous Rides
A TALENTED mechanic has built Australia’s first 'hyper car' – in his shed. The Quantum GP700 was born out of the seven-year passion project of its creator, Jeff David. Aimed at producing breathtaking performance in a road legal car – the...
Curated Video
Spain, Tomar - Convent of Christ
The convent was founded by the Order of Poor Knights of the Temple (or Templar Knights) in 1118. Its construction continued until the final part of the 12th century with the construction of the oratory, in one of the angles of the...
The Art Assignment
What Makes a Masterpiece?
What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one? And what artists make them?
Curated Video
Great Art Cities Explained: Paris
In the second of a new series, James Payne and Joanne Shurvell combine their love of Art and Travel, as they look at less well known museums in cities around the world. In "Great Art Cities Explained: Paris", we look at three small...
Amphio
Verdict
Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the initial reactions of Wagner and Clara Schumann after first hearing Liszt's Sonata.
Amphio
Masterpiece
Pianist Stephen Hough talks about why Liszt's Sonata is considered a masterpiece.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dennis Shirley - Teachers Make a Difference
In this series of videos "60 Seconds with ..." I've asked each person to tell me (in a minute or less) about that one special teacher who made a difference in their life.
PBS
The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables! (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is one of history’s most famous novels and one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary...
Curated Video
The Mona Lisa: Introduction to the Painting and the Painter
Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific artist and scientist. His intricate anatomical illustrations informed the structure of his most famous painting - the Mona Lisa. It is a painting of an ordinary woman that has inspired extraordinary...
Curated Video
Who Stole the Mona Lisa?
In 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. The theft drew more attention to the portrait at the same time that photography brought copies of the image to people all around the world. This surely raised the Mona Lisa's popularity,...
Curated Video
Why Is The Mona Lisa So Famous?
One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...
After Skool
You ARE What You Eat
In this animation, we examine the phrase, "You are what you eat". It's a phrase used around the world and throughout history, but how much scientific truth is there to back this statement up?
Amor Sciendi
Euclid: The Art of Geometry
Here we discuss the influential artist Euclid of Alexandria and his peerless work The Elements.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Picasso painting tipped for record sale unveiled in Hong Kong
CLEAN : Picasso painting tipped for record sale unveiled in Hong Kong
Curated Video
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MUSIC: "Barcelona" by Paul Hart and Martin Kershaw.
STORY: Following the successful staging of Olympiad '92,
Barcelona has now returned to normal...
Bridgeman Arts
The School of Athens - Raphael
A detailed view of Raphael's famous fresco ""School of Athens"" from the Stanza della Segnatura.