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TV is an art, arguably, and we believe that the nuances of reality TV are a genre in and of themselves. If you’ve got direct satellite TV here are a few of the shows we think you should be watching – they’re educational, informational and you’ll feel more cultured than ever.
Inside the Actor’s Studio – James Lipton is still going strong as the interviewer who just won’t quit and he still attracts the best of the best. If you believe theater is an Read the rest of this entry »

90′s Pop Artists Are Back On Tour! (Britney Spears, New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys)

Popular 90′s pop acts have recently begun touring again. Former teen sensation Britney Spears is currently touring to promote her Femme Fatale album. It is her first tour in two years, since the release of her last album, Circus. She will be touring North America this summer before heading to Europe in the fall. The theme of a femme fatale, French for “dangerous woman”, will be integrated into Read the rest of this entry »

How many times have you been to an art museum, seen a play or watched an interpretive dance and thought, They call this art? Many galleries are filled with objects that some people may not consider art. That’s because we all have different tastes, likes and dislikes. All art won’t be appreciated by everyone, but keeping an open mind is important.

Many famous artists from the past were not popular during their own time. Breaking from the norm and experimenting with new and different techniques often caused Read the rest of this entry »

There are many pieces of art people claim that a person must see before he dies. Different people will give you different names of the must-see pieces. For some people, a velvet picture of Elvis may represent the height of culture. A person with more refined tastes will probably name pieces like the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. When the person making such a list only includes paintings, he is limiting himself to one form of art. There are other great works of art that a person must see Read the rest of this entry »

Art is often seen as something done by other people, something that only people who have been labelled talented or can do. This is most definitely not the case. Art is about process; all artists have to star somewhere and the idea that they produce fantastic works from the moment they start out is plainly ridiculous. There is no pressure to produce a masterpiece a worthwhile piece that can give you and others pleasure is possible.

A lot of perceived value Read the rest of this entry »

Many things that are taken for granted in life are given importance in art. One of these things is family. There are several art forms that deal with family values but one particular form shows it in a way that is relatable to everyone. Theater offers insight into our world and our human nature. One play that sets family values as its focus is Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun”. Although the play is set in a specific period times with time specific problems, the Read the rest of this entry »

Trends In Pop Art Through The Years is one of the most fascinating topics to consider. The last few decades has seen a great deal of changes and some of the most notable trends have come and gone, even though some seem recycled. Whether it’s two tone style in the 80′s, wild colors in the 90′s, gangsta rap culture, or simply outlandish costumes by pop artists, the trends seem to be something worth noting, even today.

One of the biggest Read the rest of this entry »