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As a young professional, Canaletto started his career as an apprentice to his father, painting theatrical scenery.

Profile of the Masters: Canaletto

Nov 5, 2009, 2:00 am

As a young professional, Canaletto started his career as an apprentice to his father, painting theatrical scenery.

Craig Kielburger: ‘The world needs your kid’

Nov 4, 2009, 11:00 pm

Craig Kielburger says the world needs your kid. He should know. As youngsters, Craig and his brother Marc started an organization called Free the Children. The organization’s mission is to empower children in North America to help their peers around the world.

Book Review: Pinch Me: A Long Walk From the Prairies

Nov 4, 2009, 9:00 am

Beth Rowles Scott’s memoir is an inspiring story of determination and growth of the human spirit over a lifetime.

Renaissance Masters Exhibit to Visit Sweden

Nov 4, 2009, 4:00 am

This is the first time work of the three Renaissance greats will be shown together outside Italy.

Leonardo’s ‘Virgin of the Rocks’ Breaks New Ground

Nov 3, 2009, 10:00 pm

Columbia art professor David Rosand has spent significant time researching the significance of great Renaissance art.

A Chat With the Artistic Director of the Paris Opera Ballet

Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am

Last week in these pages, a review of filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s latest documentary, “La Danse,” appeared.

The Relevance of 19th Century Painting

Oct 30, 2009, 4:00 am

Ninety-nine percent of all paintings done between 1850 and 1900 were not Impressionism, but "academic art."

An Extract from 'The Song of Hiawatha' by Longfellow

Oct 30, 2009, 4:00 am

In this passage from Longfellow’s poem, the Native all-American hero jumps off the page clad in his magic moccasins.

Documentary Review: ‘La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet’

Oct 28, 2009, 4:00 am

The major content of the film displays snippets of rehearsals and performances.

In a Small Town, Korean Paper Arts Continue On

Oct 27, 2009, 10:00 pm

Hanji is a traditional paper that Korean craftsmen have been producing for over one and a half thousand years.

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