Articles (Art)

Inktober: A Viral Challenge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

That is all you need to know about Inktober. Now go make something beautiful!


Interstellar: A Journey into Knowledge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.


The Lost Architecture of Ancient Alexandria
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In April, the world watched sadly as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burnt for hours. Like millions of people, I felt saddened but also thought of Egypt's lost architectural heritage.


It Is Not Always about the Food: Eid Fitr Mubarak
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Who says science is not sweet? Enjoy Eid al-Fitr with simple and easy science activities.


A Cultural Dis-ease
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Asmaa is a pioneering attempt to change people’s attitudes and help lift the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

Heavenly Kaleidoscope
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Observing the heavenly sphere, astronomers witness a kaleidoscope of colors, each color having its own significant meaning.

Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
(Earth Sciences)

Unlike many legendary stories the origins of which have been lost, we know when and where the story of the Lost City of Atlantis first appeared.


Inverse Architecture
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Studying art history for several years in college, I always marveled about the myriad of fascinating buildings.

Physical Phenomena and the World of Design
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Because we are accustomed to live with tools and machines that allow us access to endless information, designers pursue graphs, codes, and software that transforms data and variables into unique shapes.

The Story of the Best Astronomical Picture of the 20th Century
(Science in Arts and Culture)

At the end of 1999, international cultural authorities competed in an open poll on the so-called “Best Thing” of the 20th century. NASA's website asked people to vote for the best astronomical picture captured in the 20th century.


The Science behind Scenography
(Science in Arts and Culture)

We live within worlds of stories, and we use stories to shape these worlds. 

Architectural Acoustics
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Good architectural acoustics is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It impacts everything; from employee productivity in the office settings, to the market value of real estate.


Bio-Art: Science and Art in Harmony
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art and science have been in harmony throughout the ages, contributing to achieve sometimes interesting and strange results; Bio-art is one example of them.


Meet the Artist
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

I like the artist’s style, he is very talented. Let’s take a photo with him.


Wild Artists
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When I was surfing the internet, a clip popped up displaying a young female elephant painting a picture of an elephant running and holding a flower in its trunk.


Architecture: The Ultimate Union of Science and Art
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Architecture has always been a reflection of the evolution of not only mankind and human nature, but also of science and technology.


The Rite of Spring
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Fantasia has held a special place in my heart. I remember watching it as a little kid, and still vividly recall its segments.

Art: The Offspring of Light
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art, a major aspect of culture, was, is, and will always be born from light. 

Art and Science; an Unfathomed Tie
(Science in Arts and Culture)

The close relation between the production of works of art and all strands of science and nature could be tighter than many of us could imagine


The Inkblot Test
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Have you ever come across an entertaining personality quiz entitled the “Inkblot Test” while skimming through the Internet? If you have not come across this test yet, let me tell you about it.


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