Visual arts
Take visual arts out of the gallery, and place them back at the centre of our lives. Explore some expert perspectives:
When art became science
He was a master of many arts, but his skill as a painter was his greatest gift. Discover the extraordinary paintings of Leonardo da Vinci.
Soothsayer or smarty?
The common view of Leonardo paints him as a man who saw the future - but if we judge him by the standards of the time, does a different picture emerge? We paint a portrait of Da Vinci.
And this is me...
Can we trust artists to be impartial when portraying themselves, and if not, what do self portraits tell us?
Cornish cream
Is it the weather, the sea or the landscape? Jenny Agutter reveals how Cornwall inspires artists.
Caught out there
Did the use of mechanical aids undermine an artist's claim to greatness? Have we caught out a cheating Vermeer?
Dress for success
The design of fashion calls for a mastery of science, an understanding of society, and more than a dash of high art on the high street.
Wedding daze
The Arnolfini Marriage is one of the most studied paintings of all time but a new discovery threw the art world into confusion. Unravel the mystery of the marriage.
The secret garden
Nearly two thousand priceless works of art, hidden from view - what was the secret of the winter garden?
Untouchable art
Post-pop artist Duggie Fields now makes and displays his art virtually - explore his fields of gold.
Art for all
The internet can allow fragile artworks to be shared worldwide - that's the vision behind Tate insight.
Frescoes, portraits, anything
Perhaps more than his other exploits, DaVinci's greatest gift to the world was as Leonardo - the artist.
Structural approaches
Bigger on foundations than actually building, it's not easy to judge the success of Leonardo the architect.
A brush with romanticism
Escape into the world of Romantic artwork, and explore the drama and heroism of romantic paintings.
Substance or sheen
Does Art Deco have its own unique qualities, or is it just a montage of others? Is Deco a style?
Go create
Did you know your computer can enhance your creative skills? The worldwide web is a great source of inspiration. Learn five ways to get creative online.
Sharing the messages
How do the challenges facing us all shape media and arts in an interdependent world?
Drawing down funds
An innovative way of funding new artists - or a risky investment? Can you bank on artmoney?
Content last updated: 22/02/2006
