Animated version of the children's classic by Maurice Sendak. Narrated by composer Peter Schickele (I think he composed the music too).

posted by Eden 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 42,138 views • 4:13

(plastinated human bodies)

posted by mauz15 1 decade 8 years 3 months 1 week ago • 3,400 views

Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He was an individualistic artist of the contemporary baroque period, important as a portrait artist. In addition to numerous renditions... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 weeks ago • 2,716 views • 23:31

Contains some representational nudity. Adult discretion is advised. Filmed during Ron Mueck's residency at The National Gallery in London.

posted by Grimm 1 decade 7 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 2,611 views

Ink and wash painting is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name mo-shui or by its Japanese names, suibokuga or sumi-e. Only black ink - the same as... continue reading

posted by LadyBug 1 decade 7 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 4,978 views

In France, traditional legend said that the tapestry was commissioned and created by Queen Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, and her ladies. Indeed, in France it is occasionally known as "La Tapisserie... continue reading

posted by sbchapm 1 decade 7 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 3,017 views

An architect is challenged to build a magnificent cathedral. Today, no one knows who he was.

posted by silvercord 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 2,515 views

Saw this haunting film back in middle school and have been keeping an eye out for it since joining Videosift. Directed by Les Goldman and Paul Joulian Narrated by Herschel Bernardi Music composed... continue reading

posted by doremifa 1 decade 6 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 5,236 views

Reclusive janitor by day, visionary artist by night, outsider artist Henry Darger moved through life virtually unnoticed. But after his death, a treasure trove was discovered in his one-room Chicago apartment:... continue reading

posted by lisacat 1 decade 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 1,488 views

Dutch genre painter who lived and worked in Delft, created some of the most exquisite paintings in Western art. His works are rare. Of the 35 or 36 paintings generally attributed to him, most portray... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 weeks ago • 2,932 views

This is a slideshow of artwork done by Don Marco using crayons! When I use crayons I'm lucky to stay within the lines, this guy does full blown portraits. You can see more at http://www.themastercrayonartist.biz... continue reading

This group does mind-blowing work! It's surreal, grungy, somewhat dark, and full of detail. I suggest watching this video on vimeo to get some mood-setting music ( the embed still doesn't work ): http://vimeo.com/1239049... continue reading

posted by 10444 1 decade 6 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 2,307 views

"In a wildly entertaining discussion with Richard Saul Wurman, architect Frank Gehry gives TEDsters his take on the power of failure, his recent buildings, and the all-important 'Then what?' factor."

posted by jonny 1 decade 6 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 1,558 views

A three-part drama-documentary series about Ludwig van Beethoven presented by conductor Charles Hazlewood. It takes eyewitness accounts of the composer's tragic life and weaves them into analysis of his... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 1 month 4 weeks ago • 3,752 views

In this part, the music of Beethoven's creative middle years is explored, alongside the dramatized recollections of his family and friends. In this period he wrote five symphonies, four concertos, and... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 1 month 4 weeks ago • 2,087 views

Beethoven again revolutionises musical composition with works such as the Hammerklavier Sonata, the Missa Solemnis, the 9th Symphony and the baffling late string quartets - all composed when he was profoundly deaf. ... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 4,038 views

C.Saint-Saëns - Allegro appassionato in B minor, Op.43

posted by vinovin 1 decade 6 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 1,605 views