Creative Products
October 11, 2019

Hand-Painted Glass Mugs and Teapots Look Like Beautiful Stained Glass Art

Ukrainian glass painting artist Vita (of Vitraaze) produces mugs and teapots that are sure to brighten up your morning tea time. Each vibrant piece is hand-painted with non-toxic paint and then heat-set so the designs don’t come off when washed. From floral designs to seasonal motifs, each colorful piece is a functional piece of art. “I love the idea that I am not only creating something beautiful but also useful,” says Vita.

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Painting
October 10, 2019

Artist Reimagines Famous Artwork from the Past as Exquisite Hyperrealistic Portraits

Artist Joongwon Jeong puts a hyperrealistic twist on iconic artwork and famous people from the past. He's brought new life, for instance, to both Michelangelo’s God and Adam that appeared in the celebrated Sistine Chapel fresco. The two subjects, reimagined with Jeong's masterful painting skills, look like they could be photographs. He showcases fine wrinkles and sunspots on the skin and hair that you could run your fingers through.

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Science
October 9, 2019

This “Normal” Drinking Glass Is Actually an Ancient Greek Party Prank

If you didn't think the ancient Greeks had a sense of humor, this clever drinking cup might convince you. What looks like an ordinary cup is actually a practical joke waiting to happen and it was invented by none other than Pythagoras. This philosopher and mathematician is probably most commonly known as the man behind the Pythagorean theorem, taught in geometry classes around the world.

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Ancient Art
October 8, 2019

10 Facts About the Parthenon, the Icon of Ancient Greece

When one thinks of history's great civilizations, it's impossible not to include the ancient Greeks. For centuries, they helped give birth to Western culture as we now know it. From law and politics to athletics and architecture, the ancient Greeks have left an indelible mark on society. And perhaps there's no building that evokes ancient Greece more than the Parthenon.

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