DOES ART INFLUENCE THE ECONOMY?
It’s well know that culture and arts have been used to stimulate the economy. There are numerous creative industries and cultural industries that bring money in and move money around. They are both fields that have staying power, kind of…
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THE HEALTHY BENEFITS OF HUGGING
When it comes down to it, you’re either a hug person or someone who tolerates them. Hugging is a pretty intimate act — after all, you’re wrapping your arms around another person and allowing them close to your body. They…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN EDUCATION
Arts education has always been a contested area. Many arts educators have defended the arts in the school curriculum by emphasising their role in students’ moral and individual development. For example, EB Feldman, defending arts education in the US during…
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WHEN TRAVELLING THE UK DON’T MISS A YORKSHIRE VISIT
There’s more to Yorkshire than crispy puddings, pints of best and weather-beaten landscapes this autumn. From the bustling cities of Leeds and York to the quainter towns of Whitby and Harrogate, the county has a packed calendar of activities guaranteed…
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THINGS TO DO IN BATH AND THE UK
Land of hope and glory, the United Kingdom is a country misunderstood by many. More than simply England, a unique cultural blend of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish bathes the land in spirit and excitement. From the bustle of the…
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WHAT IS THE STATE OF MODERN ART?
At the time of the opening of Tate Modern – London’s temple to contemporary art – a story swept the press. A visitor had reportedly dropped his wallet in a gallery. Realising this, he went back into the room to…
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SKYSCRAPERS TODAY AND TOMORROW
Federico García Lorca said that “there is nothing poetic and terrible than the skyscrapers’ battle with the heavens that cover them”. In fact, this architectonical typology, in addition to its logical functionality -representing the maximum possible occupation of a surface-…
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CONTEMPORARY ART OR MODERN ART?
For Americans who love art by the likes of Hans Holbein, Édouard Manet, Georges Braque, and Paul Klee, dark times lie ahead. Each one is a brilliant artist, but none is a household name like Claude Monet or Pablo Picasso….
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A SHORT HISTORY OF ART
Many times, it’s easy to stick with what you’re comfortable with. For example, I like theology, so I stick with reading about theology. However, sometimes classes force me to go outside of my comfort zone, and pursue other topics. For…
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