Interpretation in the museum context is a teaching technique that stresses appreciation and understanding of the museum objects by combining factual information with stimulating explanatory exhibition ...

Flamboyant floral creations have burst into life this spring in a new exhibition paying tribute to the unique beauty of the natural world. Botanically Beautiful: Art and Design Inspired by Nature at ...

When two stationary visual objects appear in alternating sequence, they evoke the perception of a single object moving back and forth between them. This is known as stroboscopic or apparent motion and ...

The book Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott explores the concept of physical dimensions through characters who encounter higher-dimensional beings. The protagonist, “A. Square,” ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...