By: Tiki OBrien, Thu Feb 8th, 2007

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein

As you know the universe in which we live is an enigma. Consisting mostly of empty space it is in constant motion with atoms and particles bumping up against one another and swirling energy fields reaching to the far ends of the galaxy. Millions of planets busily occupy what we call the Milky Way. A miracle is occurring before your eyes. Far-off into the reaches of space is a beautiful blue planet we call earth. A creation to itself, but on a smaller scale. You see the rise and fall of ocean tides the cyclic patterns of nature to the sound of thunder when lightning smacks a shuttering bolt of electricity through the atmosphere. A gentle reminder that you are surrounded by the forces of nature, and deeply connected with them.

The Rise And Fall Of Curiosity
By: Saleem Rana, Wed Jan 10th, 2007

It is not really clear whether humanity developed intelligence because it was curious or its curiosity developed its intelligence. It could very well be a combination of both, with our natural genetic capacity for inquiry stimulating more complex and interconnected neural nets and bigger brains.

An Overview of The Art Institute Online (A Division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh)
By: Rose Mary, Mon Nov 13th, 2006

Established in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburg aims to provide individuals with specialized skills in visual and practical arts for a challenging and rewarding career. It has graduated more than 30,000 students so far. The institute is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees. Most importantly, the institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The accreditation means that the institute meets or exceeds their stated criteria of educational quality.

National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art, Washington houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present.

MFA Boston - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston