Wooden tools from the deep human past tend to be about the same size. They’re made to fit comfortably in the hand, and archaeologists have found enough examples to recognize that pattern. A site in ...

Constantin Brancusi sought to expand the bounds of sculptural language. At the core of this pursuit was an abiding interest in materiality, which he probed tirelessly across wood, bronze, and stone.

Almost 2,000 years ago, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Just over a ...

For the past decade, Sue Schubel has been making detailed decoys of terns, puffins and other seabirds to entice real ones to restored or new homes ‘The Queen of the Ghetto’ Gave New York’s Immigrant ...

Some parents hear the word "art" and envision marker on the couch, handprints on the walls and tons of general chaos. But it doesn't have to be chaotic – and creating art with your kids can propel ...

Every year, many millions of people follow extreme diets or undergo surgery in hopes of achieving a slimmer figure. In the United States alone there are more than 15 million cosmetic surgery ...