A study of ancient ostrich eggshells reveals that early humans were capable of advanced geometric thinking, using precise patterns and intricate designs more than 60,000 years ago.

“The results demonstrate that Homo sapiens during the late [Middle Stone Age] mastered precise, pre-planned patterns anchored in specific geometric affordances: orthogonality [meaning the use of right ...

Evidence of early human use of geometric concepts in prehistoric art has surfaced in Africa, pointing to complex patterns in ...

Delhi, is promoting art-based study resets during exams, and why NGMA is encouraging students to replace passive consumption of content with active creation for positive changes in mood and focus.

The paper, published recently in PLOS One, describes an investigation of 112 ostrich eggshell fragments dating back more than ...

At several archaeological sites in southern Africa, hundreds of highly unusual fragments of ostrich eggs have been found.

When companies market AI as a companion, they offer simulated empathy without the friction of human relationships. The AI cannot reject you or pursue its own interests. The relationship remains ...

Art typically seems like a human activity, tied to culture, symbols, and personal expression. Yet a small group of animals has created paintings and designs that sold for surprising sums. Their work ...

Viewers may not recognise the Slavic references, but they feel the presence of earth, labour, protection and ancestral continuity. In that way, Slavic symbolism doesn’t decorate an artwork. Instead, ...

In the traditional watchmaking cantons of Switzerland, a raft of aesthetically-minded watchmakers are dialling up their dials to eye-catching effect ...

Early in the morning during festivals, many Indian homes wake up to patterns forming quietly at the doorstep. White powder falls in steady lines. Dots appear fi ...