Music
February 26, 2021

8 Facts About the Classical Music Composer Ludwig van Beethoven

From his dynamic symphonies to his romantic piano sonatas, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is one of the most important composers in the history of classical music. His large repertoire of work spans the transition from the classical style to the romantic era, and remains some of the most performed classical music today. Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770 to a musical family, Beethoven developed an interest in performing at an early age.

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Impressionism
February 25, 2021

Mystery of the Secret Message Written on Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Finally Solved

Etched into the paint of one of the most famous paintings in the world, a haunting eight-word sentence has been a mystery to art historians for over a century. In 1904, a Danish art critic peering at Edvard Munch‘s The Scream noticed graffiti along the rolling clouds of the blood-red sunset. The sentence reads, “Can only have been painted by a madman.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.