New images uncover 25 secrets about the Mona Lisa, including proof that Leonardo da Vinci gave her eyebrows, solving a long-held mystery. Da Vinci began his masterpiece in 1503, and is believed to have finished it in 1506, although he may have tinkered with it up to two years before his death. The M...

Male ballet dancers possess many admirable qualities, such as being reliably strong, that make them excellent partners in adult ballet. Since ballet is traditionally a female dominated art form, male students are in the unique position to become role models for boys who wish to pursue dance. If yo

8 Stunning Fruit & Vegetable Carvings That You Can Easily Do Yourself. Have you ever seen beautifully carved fruits and vegetables and wondered how anyone could create something so stunning? It's actually a lot easier than it looks! Follow our simple tips & tricks below to prove there's more than on...

t’s a golden era of male ballet dancers. It’s not just hyperbole. The young men rising up at the Royal Ballet are some of the most exciting in dance right now: principals , first soloists such as Shi Yueat the Winnipeg Royal Opera Ballet of Canada and Luzemberg Santana . it’s a giant leap from the

"Everything we think is real is, in some way, an illusion." Former NASA illustrator Kurt Wenner makes incredible, brain-busting chalk illusions. His works start with diligent planning, beginning with pencil and paper. Kurt even prototypes by using an iPhone's camera to mimic human sight. He then map...

Founded in August 2000, DeviantArt is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts, and a platform for emerging and established artists to exhibit, promote, and share their works with an enthusiastic, art-centric community. Artists love us because we are an inclusive and suppor...

This is a big piece. I found Christiane's photo and knew I had to paint it! PHOTO REF: CHRISTIANE VLEUGELS SAMPLES ON DEVIANTART.COM AS L-ART-EN-ROSE

Community of Lights is proud to introduced the magnificent ballet academy in St Petersburg, Russia. In this episode we present the male ballet academy rehersals and presentations. Enjoy!All students at the school begin by studying a program of dance training, secondary school level education, Fren...

Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his roles in high-grossing films like Titanic, The Departed and The Great Gatsby, but the Academy Award-winning actor also boasts an impressive art collection.He has become a regular at Art Basel and an auction fixture. In 2013, he orchestrated an auction with Christi

Michelangelo’s David, the colossal marble statue representing the biblical tale of David and Goliath, has become a modern institution. Its craftsmanship, attention to detail and idealized body have captivated audiences for hundreds of years, and it has become a symbol of Renaissance art and the clas