What does it mean when we say "art is in the eye of the beholder?" How have artists' subjects changed over the centuries? This collection features diverse art forms (from ancient mosaics to modern cubism).
Examine artists' images of comets created during the 17th century.
Americans have to ration gasoline, because the military needs it.
American war posters portray the need for more and more equipment and advise people to waste nothing.
Norman dies before he can marry Beatrix.
Children, especially in Great Britain, have to suffer family issues, as well as a lack of food and supplies.
Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letteris a tale of Puritan pride and punishment.
The pillory is a form of punishment in Colonial America, but it traces its roots to Britain.
Children help out by rationing, recycling, and helping to support their families.
See stunning pictures from the repaired Hubble telescope lens.
Slaves are sold as property as though they are animals; many are beaten and families are split up.
Artwork created by inmates and Soviet propaganda posters show details about prison life.
Illuminated manuscripts record deeds of kings and daily life of their subjects.
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