Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call "beautiful" or "aesthetic" are a crucial part of our humanity. Even the oldest known examples of rock and cave art served aesthetic rather than utilitarian ...

‘Connected by a Thread’ exhibit showcases the art of quilting at Durango Arts Center A couple of generations back, quilting was a utilitarian pastime. Quilters patched together and stuffed fabric to ...

Michael Chavez, the curator at Foothills Art Center (809 15th Street, Golden, 303-279-3922), has organized Pattern Recognition, which looks at art that considers repetition. This is the second show ...

That child’s drawing of a house, tree, or person may represent more than an element of the refrigerator-as-art-gallery. It may predict a child’s intelligence later in life. A child’s intelligence at ...

Scientists did not invent the vast majority of visual illusions. Rather they are the products of artists who have used their insights into the workings of the human eyes and brain to create illusions ...

Heritage patterns return: Toile de Jouy and other vintage motifs are making a stylish comeback, blending 18th-century charm with fresh interpretations. Quirky collectibles rise: Vintage finds like ...

That child’s drawing of a house, tree, or person may represent more than an element of the refrigerator-as-art-gallery. It may predict a child’s intelligence later in life. A child’s intelligence at ...