Arts & Entertainment
The history of art and entertainment tells the complex story of human civilization through visual art, design, literature, music, film and television. It ranges from cave drawings of the Neolithic period to Renaissance masterpieces to rock 'n' roll and video games.
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These visual artists helped modernize and reclaim African American portrayals through groundbreaking painting, sculpture and photography.
When Afro-Cuban mambo met big band jazz, musical sparks flew.
Actors of East Asian descent often faced limited and typecast roles in Old Hollywood, but they paved the way for future generations.
As clothing became cheaper and faster to make amid the Industrial Revolution, new, sometimes outrageous fashion designs became chic.
Why Is Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Significant?
Why Is Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' Significant?
Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey."
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Compelling new reads for every history buff.
These landmark victories reflect the evolving story of the Academy Awards.
See how vampires have shape-shifted across popular culture.
Going back in time—to play a famous man or woman from history—was the ticket to Oscar gold for these nine men and women.
