There are four versions of The Scream, a masterpiece by Edvard Munch, and these versions are created as paintings and pastels. His inspiration for his painting was when he recalled a time he was ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Nature has always been a muse. Be it for the singers and poets who compared their lover to a ‘sunny day’ to artists and painters who cannot have enough of the beautiful sunrise, the blooming daisies, ...

Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call “beautiful” or “aesthetic” are a crucial part of our humanity. Even the oldest known examples of rock and cave art served aesthetic rather than utilitarian ...

Our list of easiest famous paintings to recreate for beginners will make you feel the magic of painting, and have you thinking you have what it takes to become a master artist. Painting is an art ...

Richard Taylor receives funding from The Australian Research Council, The Research Council for Science Advancement, and The WM Keck Foundation. Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call “beautiful” ...