Rising Action: Definition, Examples, and Top Ways to Entice an Audience
Are you passionate about creative writing, longing to craft the next great American novel? If you’re ready to make your goal a reality, you need … Read more
The Arts
Fine art. Writing. Visual arts. Crafting. Art History. The arts cover large swaths of human creativity and passion.
A $10 Million Dollar Mistake? The Internet Reacts to Statue Meant to Honor MLK
It was a nice thought. The city of Boston paid $10 million to construct a statue commemorating the iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King … Read more
10 Powerful Works of Art That Make Us Weep
Art serves many purposes. It makes a statement, showcases the world’s beauty, represents an artist’s vision, and elicits powerful emotions in a viewer. Though the … Read more
25 Art Hobbies to Help You Explore Your Creative Side
There are hundreds of ways to express yourself through art. Art hobbies allow us to convey our thoughts through imagery, song, and the written word. … Read more
New York Invests in New Look for Birthplace of America’s First Art Movement
The birthplace of America’s first art movement is getting a makeover. The Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Upstate New York broke ground on a … Read more
Celebrate the Season with Art: 20 Christmas Paintings You’ll Love
Artists throughout the ages have celebrated Christmas in the best ways they know how: with spectacular paintings celebrating the season’s joy, spirit, and true meaning. … Read more
18 Amazing Gifts for Artists of All Skill Levels
Do you have an artist on your Christmas shopping list? Make them squeal with delight by offering a gift designed around their favorite hobby. These … Read more
Modern Art Masterpiece Overtakes Artist’s Record at Sotheby’s Auction
Piet Mondrian’s epic masterpiece Composition No. II fetched $51 million at Sotheby’s Modern Evening Auction, surpassing the artist’s record of $50.6 million. The final sale … Read more
14 Ridiculously Simple Steps on How To Write a Book
It’s no secret that writing a book is hard work, but it’s among the most rewarding things you can do in your lifetime. Whether you’re … Read more
Only 19 women have won the National Book Award for fiction—here’s who they are
Fairfax Media via Getty Images Only 19 women have won the National Book Award for fiction—here’s who they are In the 72-year history of … Read more