Arts & Music

Henry David Thoreau was one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century. Explore his most famous works of writing and iconic quotes.

Have you ever wondered what makes a musical a musical? There's more to it than you might think!

Do you feel intimidated by contemporary art? Art21 explains how to understand contemporary art using examples from their upcoming 12th season on PBS.

Michelangelo, one of the most celebrated figures of the Renaissance, pioneered a life of artistry and innovation.

Throughout her extraordinary career, Brenda Lee has transcended genre boundaries.

We could all use some inspiration in our lives and this collection of documentaries and performances featuring pioneering Black artists will do just that.

Spend some time reading your favorite books, or by watching their adaptations on PBS.

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty shows how the greatest artworks of all time were born of an era of war, rivalry and bloodshed.

Why did Hazel Scott drift into obscurity despite her contributions to experimental music, art and civil rights?

Julian Rhee on his relationship with his violin, a 1699 Stradivarius titled “The Lady Tennant.”

The Mona Lisa is much more than just a painting, it's a cultural icon. Learn how Leonardo da Vinci created this iconic image and why it's so famous.

Southern Storytellers celebrates Southern identity through the eyes of contemporary creators of literature, music, film and television.

Take a journey into the heart of disco to learn where this genre came from, where it went and how it’s still impacting the world today.

Through paintings, watercolors and other mediums, artists and scientists are creatively addressing the impacts of climate change.

We spoke with Tony-winning director Kenny Leon of both "Hamlet" and "Purlie Victorious" about the similarities between the two shows and how he approached them.

Whether knitting, pottery, sewing or painting - learn the art of crafting with PBS.

Explore a guide for planning lessons, facilitating discussions, and introducing Art21: Season 11 to students.

Meet Southern Storytellers Qui Nguyen, Michael Waldron & More

Simon Schama explores A Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks, attributed to one of the first great masters of landscape art, Li Cheng.

Welcome to PBS Film Club, where we leave you a little bit smarter with our films.

Experience the passion of the Jazz Age as we learn about the musicians who shaped the genre and watch them perform.

A selection of 10 Asian American & Pacific Islander authors who wrote influential stories across genres of poetry, fiction, fantasy, memoir, and theater.

What are you listening to this Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month? You want rock? Salsa? Jazz? Reggaeton? This list of musical super estrellas has it all.

Now is a good time to add these books to your TBR list.

A new sound has emerged from American Indigenous communities, one equal parts fresh and familiar.

Scholars and writers on masculinity in the works of Hemingway.

Recipients of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award, Sandbox Percussion has sought to expand the breadth of percussion as an art form.