America through the Work of its Greatest Architect: 9 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
A look at nine buildings designed by influential American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Finding beauty in design in the home, art, and decor
Home Office DIY: A Tutorial, of Sorts
Back in March I wrote about some DIY projects that I was hoping to start while trying to make the…
The Healing Arts: Art and Design in Medicine
“The effect on sickness of beautiful objects, of variety of objects and especially of brilliancy of color is hardly at…
While You’re Practicing Social Distancing: Ideas to Get Your Creativity Flowing
Ideas on art, craft, and design inspired resources and activities that will help pass the time and get you inspired to create
On the Surface: A Photographic Journey through Visual Texture
Texture exists in a tactile as well as a visual sense and gives depth to art and photography. Here we explore landscape, architecture, and nature photos that are rich in implied texture.
On Roger Scruton: Beautiful Buildings, Style Wars, and Architectural Diversity
In the wake of the late philosopher’s death, a look at Roger Scruton’s often unpopular views on architecture and appreciation for traditional building forms
Going Green: 8 Sustainable Design Brands
I recently wrote a piece on biophilic design in which I explored natural and organic design patterns and provided some…
The Nature of Biophilic Design
While browsing Netflix recently, I came across the docuseries Abstract: The Art of Design. The episode that caught my eye,…
Sensuous Laundry: Art as Skill and the Domestic Aesthetic
For about as long as humans have contemplated the nature of life, love, and existence, we have pondered over the…
Art of the Sublime: The Awesome Beauty of the American West
The concept of the sublime has a long history in Aesthetics and philosophical inquiry more broadly. Though it has waned…