Ann Craven: Birds We Know installation view (all images courtesy of the Center for Maine Contemporary Art; photograph by Dave Clough) ROCKLAND, Maine — Birds have a long and varied history in art, ...

The beauty and majesty of birds — from hawks to hornbills — through the eyes of one of the world’s most notable wildlife artists are explored in a new exhibit at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural ...

Estimated reading time: approx. 3 minutes] "A bird that looks like it's about to take flight." These are words I can't help ...

In traditional Chinese culture, the following idioms are often used to describe a perfect marriage: lute and zither playing in harmony, flowers blooming under the full moon, dragons soaring and ...

A masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art found in a palace is so finely detailed that researchers have been able to pinpoint the bird species it depicts. These images of the natural world likely created ...

The bird-and-flower paintings of ancient China shine a light on the breadth of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy. From the Song to the Qing dynasties, this genre of painting was a favorite ...

Walter H. Rich (1866-1948); American Woodcock, circa 1900; Watercolor with gouache Credit: Courtesy of Kendra Raymond / Zillman Art Museum Like a chance sighting of a rare bird, the circumstances ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...