Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
More on the thought-provoking, circuit-straining arts created via technology. Are you ready to enter new virtual environments and meet the artists behind them? Here’s part 4 of our 5-part series.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Ideas about what art is are always evolving. Throwing “electronic” into the mix seems to get things going even faster! In this episode of What You Didn't Know, see how the world of art continues to change as electronic art becomes a prevalent art form. But with all the controversy about whether or not electronic art is a valid art form, some try to keep in mind that the message is the most important thing.
Difficulty: Beginner
Ecuador
Let's learn the names of various art materials with Luana! We'll start with the different kinds of pencils we can use depending on the effect we wish to achieve.
Difficulty: Beginner
Ecuador
In the second part of this lesson on art materials, Luana covers supplies like adhesive tape, scissors, and an array of pens and pencils.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Luis Miguel performs his famous tune, "La Bikina," which refers to a tormented woman. Composed by Ruben Fuentes, some say he coined the term after seeing women in bikinis during a walk on the beach, while others claim it was inspired by a legend during the times of the Cristeros in Jalisco, Mexico.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Hostess Maria Lamas takes us on a stroll down Calle Larios in Malaga, Spain, a vibrant street known for, among other things, its architecture, historic and modern shops and street vendors and artists.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Saddlery is an old trade in Mijas Pueblo that emerged with the donkey-taxi business. Lourdes, a self-taught saddler, tells us about her trade.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In addition to saddlery, our friend Lourdes from the town of Mijas Pueblo in Andalusia, Spain, practices the unique, age-old craft known as esparto weaving. Let's learn more!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia, Mexico
"Mambe & Danochilango" sing about a "Cumbia Universal" [Universal Cumbia] with the power to liberate individuals and unite nations.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Meli teaches us how to make "papel picado" [perforated paper] banners to decorate the altars to the dead set up to honor and remember those who have passed away during the celebration of the "Día de los muertos" [Day of the Dead], a holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
In honor of the Day of the Dead, Meli teaches us how to make squishy sugar skulls and pumpkins.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico Monterrey
Meli teaches us how to make fun dinosaur jars and note holders.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
María Marí, a Spanish painter living in London, talks to us a bit about her education and inspirations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Spanish artist Maria Mari continues to share with us her views on art and artists in general as well as about herself, her influences and her home country of Spain.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico, Venezuela
Lifelong mariachi artists explain their passion for the mariachi music and way of life.
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