TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is abstract expressionism? - Sarah Rosenthal
If you visit a museum with a collection of modern and contemporary art, you're likely to see works that sometimes elicit the response, _My cat could make that, so how is it art?" But is it true? Could anyone create one of Jackson...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Dissecting Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi - James Earle
The scene of the three wise men offering gifts to a newborn Jesus was widely painted during the Renaissance era, so how did painter Sandro Botticelli create a version that's still well known today? James Earle describes who and what set...
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...
Bedtime History
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
New ReviewLeonardo da Vinci was a painter, inventor, scientist, and dreamer from long ago. He painted the famous Mona Lisa and filled notebooks with sketches of flying machines and ideas far ahead of his time. Come explore the amazing mind of...
Curated Video
Life of Pablo Picasso for Kids
New ReviewPablo Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. From his early Blue and Rose Periods to co-creating Cubism, Picasso constantly reinvented his style. He could draw realistically as a teenager, but he chose to...
Curated Video
How Do Religions Use Art?
From the Egyptian Book of the Dead to Tibetan Buddhist sand mandalas, humans have always reached for art to express religious ideas and impulses. In this episode, we’ll explore how concepts of the divine and spirituality intersect with...
Curated Video
Controversy in St Petersburg, European Cinema in Les Arcs,Art in Milan and Bilbao in Rendez-Vous
Festival of European Cinema Winter sunshine and a light shining on the European cinema. It’s the eighth consecutive edition of the Festival of European Cinema – a week long celebration of European cinema from Turkey, Romania, France,...
Curated Video
Top 6 Museums to Visit in Paris
Howcast - Learn about the top six museums to visit in Paris in this Howcast travel video.
Curated Video
Visiting Museum Island in Berlin
Howcast - Learn about Berlin's Museumsinsel, or Museum Island, in this Howcast travel video.
Curated Video
How to Clean a Painting
If your oil and watercolor paintings are covered in dust and dirt, learn how to clean them using common household items.
Curated Video
National Treasures at Tokyo's Gotoh Museum
This Tokyo Museum, which houses the Illustrated Handscroll of The Tale of Genji, and Japanese gardens is a hidden gem.
Curated Video
Justin's Warm and Cheery Astoria Apartment | House Tours
New York-based artist and illustrator Justin Russo has lived in this apartment for a long time. Eleven years ago he found it on Craigslist, and after many years of different roommates and "mismatched furnishings," he was finally able to...
Curated Video
Stift Melk – Grand Monastery in Melk, Austria
Stift Melk, a Benedictine monastery perched above the Danube in Melk, Austria, is a masterpiece of European Baroque and a symbol of faith and power. Designed by Jakob Prandtauer and enriched with museum rooms, imperial accommodations,...
Curated Video
Schönbrunn Palace - Imperial Beauty in Vienna, Austria
Schönbrunn Palace, Austria’s most visited tourist destination, was acquired by the Habsburg Dynasty in 1559 and later expanded under Emperor Karl IV and Empress Maria Theresia into the magnificent Rococo-style landmark it is today....
Curated Video
Brescia – Historic Town on Lake Garda, Italy
Brescia, near northern Italy's Lake Garda, is a historic town with notable landmarks like Santi Nazaro e Celso, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and the early Gothic Franciscan church. Rich in Roman and medieval history, the city's highlights...
Curated Video
The Dambulla Rock Caves – Sacred Shrines in Sri Lanka
The Dambulla rock caves in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1991, house sacred shrines filled with Buddha statues, Hindu deities, and intricate wall and ceiling paintings created by generations of artists. These...
Bedtime History
The Louvre Museum Story | Paris France
Take a tour through the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous art museums in the world! Inside, you’ll find the Mona Lisa, ancient Egyptian treasures, and art from all around the globe. Once a royal palace, the Louvre became a...
Curated Video
3 of Art History's Most Beautiful Muses Brought to Life
In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...
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.