Nepedia

Arts articles — Page 45

Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.

8,837 public articles · Page 45 of 185

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is a singer. He plays music with a band. He plays the guitar. Many people love his songs. He has many awards. Do you like music?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis is a famous actor. He was in many movies. He was a big star in action films. He even made music. He won many awards for his work. Do you like movies?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars is a singer. He sings and dances on stage. He grew up in Hawaii. He loves to make music. His songs make people happy. Do you like to dance?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bruno Schulz

Bruno Schulz was a writer and artist. He lived in a small town. He loved to tell stories and draw. His art and books are very special. He is remembered for his great work. Do you like to draw and tell stories?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bruno Taut

Bruno Taut was a builder. He made buildings with bright colors. He also used lots of glass. This made his work look pretty. People love his colorful homes. Do you like bright colors too?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Brutalist architecture

Some buildings look very strong. They use gray stone or brick. They do not hide how they are made. You can see the pipes and walls. This style is honest and simple. It shows us the real shape of things. Do you like…

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams is a famous singer. He makes great music. He has sold many records. People all over the world love his songs. He also takes photos. Do you like to sing songs?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston is an actor. He acts in movies and on TV. He can be funny or serious. He has won many big awards. He works very hard. Do you like movies?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

BTS

BTS is a music group. They come from South Korea. They sing many kinds of songs. They sing about being young. Their music helps people feel love. They are very famous. Do you like to dance?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buchi Emecheta

Buchi Emecheta was a writer. She wrote many books. She was born in Nigeria. Her stories were about her life. She tells us to be brave. Do you like to read books?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott was a funny man. He worked in shows. He worked with a friend named Lou. They made many people laugh. He was a very good star. Do you like to laugh?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buddenbrooks

This is a famous book. It tells a story about a family. The family was very rich once. They lived in a big house. But things change over time. It is a sad story. Do you like stories about families?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buddhist architecture

People build special places for Buddhism. These buildings are for prayer. Some look like round towers. They are called stupas. These places help people feel close to their faith. They are very beautiful. Have you…

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buddhist art

People make beautiful art for Buddhism. They make statues of the Buddha. They also make bright paintings. Some art is made on walls. This art helps people feel peace. It is very special. Do you like art?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich was a great drummer. He played music very fast. He led big bands too. People loved to hear him play. He made music that felt strong. Do you like to drum?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buena Vista Social Club

This is a group of music makers. They play songs from Cuba. Some players were very old. They play with guitars and pianos. Their music is famous all over the world. It makes people want to dance. Do you like to dance…

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill was a famous man. He lived in the Old West. He led big shows for people to see. His shows were full of fun. He traveled to many far places. Do you like big shows?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a singer. She writes many songs. Some songs are about love. She uses a guitar to play. Her music helps many people. She even helped on Sesame Street. Do you like to sing songs?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

This is a show about a girl. She is a hero. She fights bad things. She has good friends to help her. It is a fun story to watch. Do you like heroes?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bugle

A bugle is a brass horn. It makes a loud sound. People use it to send signals. It helps soldiers know what to do. It can also be a sign of peace. Can you make a loud sound?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bugs Bunny

Bugs Bunny is a gray rabbit. He is a funny cartoon star. He likes to play tricks on others. He says, "What's up, doc?" People love his silly ways. He is a very famous rabbit. Do you like funny cartoons?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buhturi

Buhturi was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He wrote about beautiful cities. He wrote about people he liked. His words are still known today. Do you like to write poems?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bulat Okudzhava

Bulat Okudzhava was a singer. He played a wooden guitar. He wrote many songs. He also wrote books. His songs were very famous. People loved to hear him. Do you like songs?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bumper cars

Bumper cars are a fun ride. You drive a small car. You can bump into friends. It is a big game. The cars have soft edges. We love to play together. Do you want a turn?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bunny Yeager

Bunny Yeager took many photos. She used a camera to make art. She also made pretty clothes. Her work was very famous. People still look at her photos today. Do you like taking pictures?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bunraku

Bunraku is a puppet show from Japan. People use dolls to tell stories. Three people move each puppet together. A singer also tells the story with music. It is a very special art. Do you like puppet shows?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burl Ives

Burl Ives was a famous singer. He sang many old songs. He also acted in movies. People love his Christmas songs. He was a snowman on TV! Do you like to sing?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burning Spear

Burning Spear is a singer. He makes reggae music. This music comes from Jamaica. He sings songs for many people. His music is very special. Do you like to dance to music?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burns and Allen

George and Gracie were a funny team. They made people laugh for many years. They worked on the radio and on TV. They were husband and wife in real life. Their jokes made many people happy. Do you like to laugh with…

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burst of Joy

A famous picture shows a happy hug. A man came home from a war. His family ran to meet him. They felt so much joy. It is a very special photo. Do you love your family?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach wrote many songs. He played the piano. He also led big groups of musicians. His music sounds very special. People all over the world love his songs. Do you like to listen to music?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He was also in TV shows. People loved watching him on screen. He worked very hard at his job. Do you like movies?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is a fun place. It has big rides. You can see many animals there. Some parks have many lights. It is a happy place to go. Do you like big rides?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Bust (sculpture)

A bust is a small statue. It shows a person's head and neck. It may show their shoulders too. Artists make them from wood or stone. They help us see what a person looked like. Do you like art?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Butoh

Butoh is a special dance. It comes from Japan. Dancers wear white paint. They move very, very slowly. This dance shows many feelings. It is beautiful and strange. Would you like to move slowly like this?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Buzkashi

Buzkashi is a big game. People play it on horses. They try to carry a prize to a goal. Many fans love to watch it. It is a very fast sport. Do you like fast horses?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

B. V. Doshi

B. V. Doshi made big buildings. He was an architect in India. He drew plans for many homes. He helped people have good places to live. His work was very special. Do you like big buildings?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

B. V. Karanth

B. V. Karanth loved plays. He made music for them. He also made movies. He taught many people how to act. His work brought people together. Do you like to watch plays?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Byzantine literature

Long ago, people wrote many stories. They wrote about kings and wars. Some books were for school. Other books were for everyone. These books help us learn. Do you like stories?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Byzantine music

People sing special songs. These songs are very old. They come from a long time ago. The music is for church. It is still used today. It is a living art. Do you like to sing?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

B'z

B'z is a music group from Japan. They have two members. One plays the guitar. One sings songs. They make loud and fun music. People all over the world love them. Do you like to sing?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cabaret

Cabaret is a fun show. People sing and dance. Some people tell jokes. You can sit at a table. You can eat and drink too. It is a happy time. Do you like music?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cabaret (musical)

Cabaret is a famous musical. It tells a story about a club. The club has music and dancing. The show helps us learn about history. It is a very big hit. Do you like musicals?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cachao

Cachao was a great music maker. He played a big wooden instrument. It had long strings. He helped start a dance called mambo. This music makes people want to move. He loved to play with friends. Do you like to dance…

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cadence

Music has a way to end. It can sound very finished. Sometimes it sounds like it needs more. This helps a song feel complete. It is like a period in a sentence. Do you like songs that end well?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Caecilius Statius

Caecilius was a man who wrote plays. He lived a long time ago. He wrote funny stories for people to see. His plays were very popular. Many people loved his work. Do you like funny stories?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cædmon

Caedmon was a poet. He cared for animals. One night he had a dream. He learned to make songs. His songs were very sweet. He is a special man. Do you like songs?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Cædmon's Hymn

A man named Cædmon sang a song. He was a cow herder. He heard the song in a dream. It was a song for God. It is a very old poem. It is special to us. Do you like to sing?

Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article

Explore another subject · Open Discover and Search