Aesthetic Values

Aesthetic Values

color combinations
Independent of cultural background, people seem to share a sense of what makes certain color combinations aesthetically pleasing.
Rembrandt portrait
Frank Slater’s book "Practical Portrait Painting" reveals the secrets of masters old and new, from Leonardo da Vinci to Augustus John. 
Successful romantic relationships require desire, but that desire doesn't have to be sexual.
marvel studios
Time for a status check before watching "Moon Knight."
science god
Many people perceive the struggle to understand our Universe as a battle between science and God. But this is a false dichotomy.
From Brahms to Tchaikovsky, here's a curated list of composers whose music has shaped the classical canon.
Stendhal syndrome
People who visit Florence seem strangely susceptible to Stendhal syndrome, which is blamed on an overwhelming sense of awe.
James Bond in Casino Royale
What value does wit hold in genres defined by brute strength?
cosmic beauty
We should all pause to appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of the Universe.
dune
Tighten your ‘thopter seatbelts and get those worm-hooks ready: we're going to unpack the hype surrounding Dune, both the book and the movie.