Investigations into the Arts, by Artsology

Artsology investigates topics, events and major figures in the arts, including visual art, music, literature and dance. These can be utilized as arts resources for students and homeschoolers, but hopefully can be simply enjoyed as well!         

	El Greco paints a scene of chaos, but has these four guys calmly hanging out in the midst of it all ... who are they???
	When does a pepper look like something more than a pepper? Artsology takes a look at Edward Weston's Pepper #30, and then looks at a pepper of their own!
	Join Artsology for a tour of graffiti in NYC's Chelsea gallery district.
	A group of students in Canada were inspired by Artsology's coverage of the painter Guiseppe Arcimboldo, and send us pictures of their own "food faces."
	Miles Smiles ... we're talking Miles Davis here, did he really smile?
	Episode 1 of the new cartoon series called Potablo Potasso!
	During the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Artsology conducted a mock interview with the 2 candidates about their positions on the arts.
	Presenting the second episode of "Did You Know?"
	Introducing the first episode of "Did You Know?"
	Have you ever seen a collection of paintings and photographs of people eating? Step right up and check out Artsology's gallery of famous meals in art history!
	On a trip to the Cloisters in New York City, Artsology discovers the monsters in art!
	A look into the art of Navajo sand painting and an explanation of its use for healing rituals.
	Where do clown paintings fit in when considering genres of art and art history? Are they worthy of more than thrift-store respect? Check out our galleries of clown art!
	Artsology interviews contemporary artist Fred Fleisher about his path to becoming an artist and features images of his work.
	What did Zeus look like? Artsology finds how artists have portrayed Zeus over the centuries.
	What would happen if you put Vermeer, Picasso, and Lichtenstein in the studio together and asked them to collaborate on a painting?
	Is he "faster than a speeding bullet?" Explore the stop-motion photography of Dr. Harold Edgerton.
	Salvador Dali liked to say that he was like a madman, but not mad ... but perhaps this will drive you mad!
	Come out of the shadows and see how shadows are used in art.
	Doesn't she look familiar? Can you identify which art works inspired these modern day copies as used in mass media?
	Where does the idea for abstract art come from? Can it be found in reality? Can you figure out what these images really are?
	How much do you know about Da Vinci? Take the Da Vinci Challenge and see how far you can advance!
	We're taking a break from art history to investigate what is going on in contemporary art. Join Artsology for a visit to a NYC art fair!
	This king has a story to tell ... learn how an African mask can give us a history lesson.
	Which way is up? An amazing painter has created one painting that can really be two different paintings!
	If a painting or photograph is a static moment in time, how does one create the sense of motion in art? Look to see how these artists did it ...
	What's your style when you draw a picture of a face? See how Picasso had countless ways to depict a face.
	An introduction to the fascinating and mysterious painter Hieronymus Bosch.
	Junior Bop gives an introduction on the subject of reading music - what do those notes and symbols mean anyway?
	Gauguin decides to leave France for Tahiti - can you help him get there, or will the sharks prevail?
	Remember Giuseppe Arcimboldo? Artsology has made their own "food face," and invites you to send us your own!
	Learn about rock art which was created by Native American Indians.
	Ever wonder what those big white collars were all about? Find out, through the paintings of Frans Hals, Dutch Master of portraiture ...
	Why did Monet paint a haystack over and over again? Aren't all haystacks pretty much the same? Maybe the paintings aren't about the haystack ...
	Thinking about Monet's exploration of light, Artsology decided to do our own "Monet Experiment."
	Do you like to dance but don't know why? Do you wonder why other people dance? What reasons could there be?
	Sandwiches that look like Mary? French fries like Abe Lincoln? Artsology had Mona Lisa and Matisse for lunch ...
	A brief introduction and music samples of Native American Indian music.
	Learn about Native American Indian storytelling and legends.
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	Art is a great way to express emotions, and to feel emotions while looking at it - what emotions do you feel in these pictures?
	Why does Lil' Groove talk the way he does? Learn about jazz "scat" singing …
	You think it's one thing, but it's really another. Check out these paintings!
	The famous dark bird of a famous dark poem ...
	The pilgrims didn't just sit down for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner ... they made art too ... or did they?

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