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Othello Quotes from Shakespeare
Blinded by jealousy the Moorish commander, Othello, kills his wife, Desdemona, and commits suicide in this very popular Shakespearean tragedy.
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So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 8
The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top four female and four male dancers, performing in pairs and solos.
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The Madness of King Lear
Madness is a key theme throughout King Lear and has, therefore, been the subject of much debate by scholars and critics throughout the centuries.
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World Press Photo Exhibition
A brief look at this year's winners of this annual press photography award and the current issues highlighted through the work displayed.
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Digital Art and the Discovery of Fractals
"The relationship of fractals in math to fractals in the natural world, is one of the reasons artists have been so successful in re-creating natural scenes digitally."
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Edward Mitchell Bannister
Spurred on by an 1867 newspaper piece stating that "Negroes" had no artistic talent, the mostly self-taught Edward M. Bannister proved otherwise in his respected career.
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Rangolis - The Painted Prayers of India
Rangoli, the art of floor painting is the oldest and most beautiful traditional folk-art form which has survived all influences and retained the spirit of Indian life.
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Karagoz Play
Karagoz play is the most reputed puppet show in Turkey. Don't miss to watch it at Bursa, while paying a visit to Turkey.
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Sveva Costa Sanseverino
Sveva Costa Sanseverino is an international photographer and film director who talks about art and life in her eyes in this interview.
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A Short Lesson in Graphic Design
Though it may seem inconsequential, knowing how to choose the right font is an important part of creating an eye-catching resume.
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Carving Wood Into Works Of Art
Anyone can grab a pocketknife and whittle a stick into a campfire cooking spear. But with woodcarving, the difference is in the details and the supplies.
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V&A's Medieval and Renaissance Galleries
Medieval architectural remains on show at the V&A include the façade of Sir Paul Pindar's medieval house, and a staircase originally located in Morlaix, France.
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