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[ Art ]
The (Actual) Magic of Mona Lisa’s Smile
Great art can be hard to “get”, but here’s how Leonardo da Vinci used his masterful understanding of human perception to craft the Mona Lisa and transfix us 500 years later!
21 minutes
What Optical Illusions Tell Us About “Reality”
By Dr. Lynda
Take a break for something truly jaw-dropping and enormously fun. Here’s one of the best interactive TED Talks you’ll ever see!
16 minutes
[ Design ]
The Message In Fun Optical Illusions
By Dr. Lynda
Optical illusions are always fun, and those you can do in your own home are even better. Here’s what they can teach us about perspective!
10 minutes
[ Art ]
Stereograms: What’s Going on Here!
Remember those Magic Eye books from the 90’s? Well, how did they work? Dive into the fascinating history and science of stereograms! You’ll leave with a little more of an appreciation for this amazing world.
8 minutes
[ Art ]
Strange Happenings Under the Ice in Finland
By Dr. Lynda
If you enjoy a good mind-bending bit of creativity once in a while, today’s video-share is just that. Here’s some fun!
6 minutes
[ Art ]
When Art, Science and Sport Combine…
By Dr. Chuck
Once in a great while, we come across the work of an innovator that crosses over many genres. No matter your passion – science, art, sports, philosophy, photography, dance – you will find this extraordinary innovator’s work is mind-bending.
