Welcome To Arts & Literature where we try to answer questions of a scholarly nature.
If you are looking for information about books then head to Books & Authors. The Arts section covers all sorts of topics like theatre, exhibitions, paintings and much more.
as a kernel pops it transforms
changing texture and form
what was once smooth and hard is now light and fluffy
we all go through the popcorn machine at some point
we dont always get a choice...
Hello there! I've painted something new, but I won't type any conceptual description about it. I'll leave the interpretation to you. This is a mix of acrylics, markers, pen and chalk pastels:...
Hope you know what I mean, 'for example "Chapter One, in which the dear reader is introduced to Chief Inspector Jones as he is perplexed by a disturbing case". I made that up as an example but a good...
Beginning next week, cinemas are showing a narrated film of the Rijksmuseum Vermeer exhibition. Not quite the same as being there but the next best thing. I have just got myself a ticket....
Hey guys! It's been a long time since I haven't painted. This is my latest painting and I'd love to know your thoughts on it: https://ibb.co/TKSbjmX HEADS UP! IT CONTAINS NUDITY! I've also provided...
Has anyone here read any P'tit Nicolas stories? By Sempe/Goscinny. Very human and funny, and excellent for English folks learning to enjoy French language.
Anyone here read any of the Mullah Nasruddin stories? I only know them through an Idries Shah book I came across many years ago. It is fascinating to read humour written by foreigners, who are...
I've just been watching a documentary about Vermeer's painting. I spent about three months painting a copy (an exercise in learning how to shove paint around) and I found the programme very...
One of his books, Snow Country, is a kindle daily deal today at 99p. I’ve read a few of his books, in fact Birdsong is one of my top three favourite books ever. I’ve enjoyed other books by him but not...
Dont check the weather outside Just take your coat and hope Dont check the weather outside Who knows how it will turn Dont check the weather outside An opportunity may pass you by Dont check the...
Welcome back, Sorry, funny enough I was caught up in trying to get all my main characters into the same general area. They are all in Aberystwyth at the moment, apart from Lucifer,who is checking out...
It's World Book Day today. We're asking members to share Amazon links to their favourite books, giving a brief explanation of why they like the book.
Get involved! What's your favourite book?...
on my computer screenm thanx to microsoft!! Its a landscape, i quite like it! Sorry to sound stupid, do all or most laptops+desktops have the same image on their screens across the world? thanx to...