Vincent Van Gogh was the ultimate tortured artist. Although so very talented, he was never recognized in his own time, and indeed lived a poor, hard life. Even his, arguably, magnum opus depicts a scene from a mental institution. Despite this, he managed to create some of the most beautiful paintings in art history, which make hearts and eyes sing for centuries. The Dutch painter would no doubt be so thrilled and excited to know how much we love his paintings. One of the most popular and most celebrated is "Starry Night". Click on any of the red stars to discover fascinating facts about this terrific painting.
ART TEST: Did a Toddler Paint These Paintings?
Modern art divides people like no other art form. Some say it's profound, some that it's puerile. Let's put this to the ultimate test!
The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh
Little is said about the woman behind Vincent van Gogh, but he was not always alone...
Renaissance-Man Raphael Was an Incredible Genius...
Did you know that Renaissance master, Raphael, died at the tender age of 37? How he could produce such a library of masterpieces is truly astonishing!
Fall in Love with these Enchanting Paintings..
Kal Gajoum specializes in oil painting and palette knife techniques. Here are his mesmerizing and magnificent paintings.
Why Is This Painting So Oddly Shaped?
Everyone who enjoys classical art must know this oddly-shaped painting...
The Most Gorgeous Animal Paintings in History – 16 Pics
Explore the beauty of animals in these amazing paintings from over the years.
These Cakes are So Gorgeous and Creative...
We've seen amazing food art before, but these really take the cake...
Timeless Quotes That Show the Staggering Power of Love
Learn more about the world's most popular play ever written, with these ten quotations and matching contextual explanations.
These Miniatures are Worth Their Weight in Gold...
Jon Almeda's miniature creations are worth their weight in gold...
You'll Never Guess What This Dog Does For Its Owner!
This Japanese dog is certainly very patient and a very good model. Its human creates cardboard cutouts for it to model. View the hilarious results.
Such Meticulous, Beautiful Paper Art Is Such a Treat To See
The incredibly detailed and stunning paper art of Maude White.
This Irish Jig is Just Too Much Fun to Watch!
Enjoy this Irish dance craze that will bring a smile to your face!
This Beautiful Cover of Cher's 'Believe' Melted My Heart...
Watch Ella Henderson perform Cher's believe in the most impeccable way possible.
The Secret Stories of 10 Art Masterpieces
From the Mona Lisa to The Scream, every piece of Art has a story, a vibrant and colorful history, and a far deeper meaning behind it. We bring you ten of our favorite stories behind these amazing works of Art!
A Dusty Car Window Is a Canvas For Some People
When some artists spot a dirty car window they take it as an opportunity...
This Adorable 5 Year Old Plays the Piano Like a Virtuoso
This 5 year old plays piano so well, she's a real master of the craft.
The Blindfolded Swordsman - Intense!
Aaron Crow follows a long line of circus performers on the show, with a dangerous act that leaves the judges speechless.
Watch 250,000 Dominos Fall in a Record-Winning Video!
The 250,000 dominoes that you are about to see were arranged for long hours in very creative ways, breaking 3 different Guinness World Records at once!
The Art of Szilajka Erzsebet Uses Only Pebbles to Make Us!
Szilajka Erzsebet is an artist from Hungary who is inspired by the beauty of nature and uses pebbles to assemble stunning scenes.
This Art Is Beautiful Beyond Belief! Take a Look...
This art is unlike anything you've ever seen. Take a look at this magnificent butterfly art!
These Stunning Oil Paintings Show the Brooding Side of Cities
This artist uses various oil painting techniques to produce stunning, atmospheric representations of modern cities.
André Rieu Lets An Incredible Singer Amaze Us All..
When she sings, magic is returned to the world...
Listen to this 7 Year Old Musician, You Won't Regret It...
And a little boy shall lead them...
Cake Making Like THIS Is A Beautiful Art!
You can have some great fun baking, but you probably haven't tried to bake a cake that doubles as a work of art before. Here are 30+ examples to inspire you!
Hear 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' Like Never Before!
See a stunning adaptation of the holiday classic, 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' sung by the super-talented Pentatonix.
This Adorable Father-Daughter Duo Will Make You Smile
Alexa and Jorge Narvaez are a father-daughter singing team that continue to perform even today. This video was released by them in 2010 and would eventually change their lives for the better.
These 3D Paintings Appear to Pop Out Of the Sidewalk!
This has to be the most unique street art you'll ever see. This Russian artist's incredible work appears to come alive out of sidewalks in major cities.
This Rope Jumping Act Takes it to an Entirely New Level
Watch as these Chinese acrobats somersault over skipping ropes in mid-air. This is not for the faint of heart!
Prepare to Be Blown Away by the Dance of the Century!
It's part visuals, part dance. And combined it makes one of the more touching performances we've seen this century.
Follow This Kid Around the World for the Best Street Art
Get a first-hand view of some truly amazing street art from around the world from the point of view of a little kid.
These Realistic 3D Artworks Will Make You Do a Double Take
These unbelievably realistic 3-D sketches will blow your mind.
These Surreal Paintings Will Bring You To Another World
Vladimir Kush's mind-bending, yet incredibly beautiful paintings, will leave you completely astounded. Take a look at them in this post.
This Girl Only Needs a Simple Flute to Delight Your Ears
Listen to the dulcet tones of this young girl's flute.
This Couple Will Make You Fall in Love With Salsa!
Welcome to the new level of salsa dancing when the two dancing are world champion professional cabaret salsa dancers...
Tiny Animal Paintings That'll Take Your Breath Away
Julia Las is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in making watercolor miniatures. As you're about to see, they're absolutely incredible!
This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
Thanks to the power of digital art, this incredible artist creates this stunningly realistic portraits. Check out some of his finest works here.
In Under 2 Minutes, This Artist Will Blow You Away!
This amazing painter is going to astound you, just give him 90 seconds...
This Mongolian Folk Music Sends Shivers Down My Spine
I had never even heard the Mongol language before, much less its traditional throat singing. I have to say the experience is spellbinding.
This Performer Glides Through the Air With Ease...
This performance by Oksana Pylypch and her aerial hoop is one for the ages.
The Lost Seventh Wonder of the World, the Hanging Gardens
We have ample evidence for all of the ancient seven wonders of the world, except for one: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Did it exist?
Beethoven Would Have Loved This Beautiful and Musical Ode
A beautiful and mesmerizing ode to the beautiful and classic music of Beethoven.
Paintings Have Never Looked More Real Than This Artist's
Can you believe these art pieces by Jason de Graaf aren't photos?
These Oil Paintings Beautifully Capture Colonial America
Contemporary American artist Meadow Gist magnificently re-imagines Colonial America in her beautiful oil painting, sweeping you away to a bygone time.
This Homeless Man Amazed Everyone Around Him...
No one was expecting this homeless man to have such skills on a piano. When he starts to play, everyone in the vicinity stops to listen.
Remember This Song by Whitney Houston? Sing Along Here
Sing along to Whitney Houston's well known song, One Moment in Time.