Ancient artists used ochre, one of Earth's oldest materials, as a red paint, but researchers have only now figured out how they made it.

Jackson Pollock created his masterpieces by pouring paint right onto canvases. New research reveals the careful physics of his technique.

The beauty of math isn't lost on the average person, according to new research that compared reactions to mathematical arguments, sonatas, and paintings.

A new automated storytelling algorithm goes beyond the competition's generic sentences to create better endings for bot-generated stories.

As Japan's royal family deals with a new emperor taking the throne, an expert looks at how the times have shaped the family—and vice versa.

"Photo Wake-Up is a new way to interact with photos." See what it can do for Picasso, Matisse, and Stephen Curry.

A new method for detecting forged paintings defeats a clever counterfeit strategy.

"Just by looking at a target image of a word or sketch, the robot can reproduce each stroke as one continuous action."

After the fire that damaged Notre Dame, an art historian explains what's in store for the cathedral and why neglecting major landmarks is so dire.

Adding arts to science lessons can help low-achieving students retain more knowledge, research finds.