Augustusburg Palace: A Rococo Masterpiece
Designed by Dominique Girard, the gardens to the south (left) of Augustusburg Palace are among the best-preserved 18th-century gardens in...
Famous Architectural
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Traditional Lifestyle
How to live a simpler, more traditional lifestyle
All too often, we get swept up in conversation surrounding how a traditional housewife relates to her husband that we...
Painting Techniques Sculpture Techniques
Understanding Contrapposto
Contrapposto describes a category of pose that artists have favored for thousands of years. Even though “contrapposto” is an Italian...
The Power of Classical Music
Richest Americans Listen to Classical Music: Poll
Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra performs at Carnegie Hall in New York on Sept. 18, 2015. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times) What...
Instrument Myths & Legends
The Birth of Chinese Music: The First Instrument
If you’ve attended a Shen Yun performance, you would have heard a variety of Chinese instruments in our East-meets-West orchestra....
Famous Sculptures
Doryphoros: Greek Art Imitating Ideal Form
Was perfection possible in the ancient Greek world? If you look at their art, you may think so. Doryphoros (translated...
Famous Genres/Styles
Opera Music: A Brief History of Opera
Opera music is usually performed in a theater and set to classical music. For centuries, opera was among the most...
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Yiouvarlakia: How to Make This Comforting Greek Meatball Soup With...
Yiouvarlakia is a cherished traditional Greek meatball soup brimming with Mediterranean flavor. The broth is hearty and comforting, while the...
Notable Artists
Alicia Alonso: The Deathless Spirit of Classical Ballet
Talent could be anywhere. A family of artists, or a daughter of a miner or taxi-driver. The talent exists, we...
Classic Garments & Accessories
The Global History of the Bandana – How an Indian...
How an Indian export became part of the fabric of American life