Why do people judge a book by its cover? We’re told we shouldn’t, but we’re all guilty. In part, it’s because graphic design does influence human emotions.
The 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thousands of expressions. But do these expressions look the same and communicate the same meaning around the world regardless of culture? Is one person's smile another's grimace? Sophie Zadeh investigates. [TED-Ed Animation by Estúdio Bacuri]
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German artist creates sculptures that move like robots
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A psychological approach to using color in design to generate the emotional responses you planned for.
Your grant was awarded. Your fundraising efforts went astonishingly well. You’re ready to bring your dream of new exhibits to fruition. How are you going to take on such a
Before you even think about exhibiting, ask yourself these 4 crucial questions—and make sure you have an answer.
We’re often led to believe that the arts have no place in the world of math and science and vice versa — an unfortunate and obviously absurd notion that many scientists, mathematicians, and artists would dismiss out of hand. Perhaps slightly guilty of this view myself, I sometimes struggle to find concrete examples in which …
An artist can influence the next generation of artists, creating a chain of artists inspired by those who came before them.
After the formality of a keynote or a live show, I love the freedom to just go and disappear, and relax, and… create.
Learn how skilled illustrator Klawe Rzeczy creates impactful expressions through the art of collage and how to use Photoshop to create your own collages.
The brain gives abstract meaning to many different shapes in a consistent way and filmmakers use this phenomenon to tell their story. In animation, for example, evil characters have sharper features, pointy noses and long curly fingers. The lovable characters are designed soft and round. In film, a collection of vertical and horizontal lines can […]
In re-examining historical narratives and classical stories, these artists are creating images that speak on multiple levels to the experiences of being Black and female.
Written by Katie Rogala, LSW We all have an inner and outer self – whether you are adopted or not! This often looks like presenting as different version of yourself based on the people you are around. This is an especially relevant topic for teens and tweens, who are managing many different levels of identity …
Humans are the blending species, says philosopher of the senses Barry Smith, but what makes some blends work when others don't?
Hobbies are fun. They can help you relax after a long day at work. They can provide a creative outlet, new skills, or sometimes even a new network of friends. But first, you have to get started. And getting started can be expensive, a slippery slope you may not even know you’re heading down until you find yourself unpacking the The Ultimate Bob Ross Painting Package. (It costs $800. But it comes with the easel!)
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