Arts and Culture

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

Professional photographer Renee Luo recently shared with The Epoch Times the foundational elements of shooting great photographs, according to traditional photography.
70 New York Officials Honor Shen Yun With Proclamations and Letters of Recognition

70 New York Officials Honor Shen Yun With Proclamations and Letters of Recognition

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its tour in New York City on Wednesday and will perform at the Big Apple for two-and-a-half weeks.
Shen Yun Showcases Handmade Traditional Gowns at Film Premiere

Shen Yun Showcases Handmade Traditional Gowns at Film Premiere

Dancers from Shen Yun Performing Arts walked the red carpet, joining the documentary’s cast, crew, and audience.
How Irish Immigrants Helped Shape the United States

How Irish Immigrants Helped Shape the United States

On Saint Patrick’s Day, NTD discussed the cultural significance of the holiday and the impact Irish culture has had on America.
Italian Government Buys Caravaggio Portrait for 30 Million Euros

Italian Government Buys Caravaggio Portrait for 30 Million Euros

In Italy, the government recently announced a 30 million Euro purchase—of a rare Caravaggio painting.
Renaissance Palace Offers Reprieve From Rome’s Busiest Sites

Renaissance Palace Offers Reprieve From Rome’s Busiest Sites

A Renaissance palace turned museum in Rome is displaying ancient artifacts that once belonged to the city’s noble families.
Remembering the Virtue of Washington, Lincoln on Presidents' Day

Remembering the Virtue of Washington, Lincoln on Presidents' Day

History professor Jeffrey Bloodworth discusses the significance of President’s Day.
Iconic Painting Draws Valentine's Day Visitors in Milan

Iconic Painting Draws Valentine's Day Visitors in Milan

As excitement for the winter Olympics continues, Valentine's Day is drawing visitors in Milan to a historic museum, where love is captured on canvas.
Leonardo da Vinci Restoration in Milan Opens to Public

Leonardo da Vinci Restoration in Milan Opens to Public

Visitors traveling to Milan for the Winter Olympics will have the opportunity to appreciate one of Leonardo da Vinci's hidden works.
'Samurai' Exhibition Opens at British Museum

'Samurai' Exhibition Opens at British Museum

A new exhibition at the British Museum traces 1,000 years of samurai history, challenging the mainstream depiction of Japan's legendary warriors.
Winners of NTD's 5th International Photography Competition Announced

Winners of NTD's 5th International Photography Competition Announced

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
Finalists Share the Inspiration Behind Their NTD Photo Competition Entries

Finalists Share the Inspiration Behind Their NTD Photo Competition Entries

Two finalists tell us about what motivates them to captures images of life.
Light, Composition, Compassion: How NTD Judges Choose Winning Photos

Light, Composition, Compassion: How NTD Judges Choose Winning Photos

An NTD International Photography Competition judge emphasized what a good photographer should always keep in mind.
NTD Photography Competition Highlights Themes of Beauty, Kindness, Nature

NTD Photography Competition Highlights Themes of Beauty, Kindness, Nature

The exhibition is taking place through Jan. 31, with the award ceremony scheduled on Jan 29.
NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

The '7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition' asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
Award-Winning Artists Share Insights on Tradition, Technique

Award-Winning Artists Share Insights on Tradition, Technique

Participants of the 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition share their inspiration.
NTD 7th International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD 7th International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD announced the winners for its 7th International Figure Painting Competition with an award ceremony at the Salmagundi Club in New York City on Jan. 22.
Get to Know the Artists of NTD's Figure Painting Competition

Get to Know the Artists of NTD's Figure Painting Competition

NTD's own international figure painting competition has now entered its final stage.
NTD International Figure Painting Competition Exhibits in NYC

NTD International Figure Painting Competition Exhibits in NYC

We take a look at the collection and hear what the artists want to share with the world.
Works of Rembrandt, Artists He Inspired on Show in Florida

Works of Rembrandt, Artists He Inspired on Show in Florida

This is rare opportunity to see a large collection of artwork from this period, as exhibitions of this calibre and size are not common in the United States.
How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

Professional photographer Renee Luo recently shared with The Epoch Times the foundational elements of shooting great photographs, according to traditional photography.
70 New York Officials Honor Shen Yun With Proclamations and Letters of Recognition

70 New York Officials Honor Shen Yun With Proclamations and Letters of Recognition

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its tour in New York City on Wednesday and will perform at the Big Apple for two-and-a-half weeks.
Shen Yun Showcases Handmade Traditional Gowns at Film Premiere

Shen Yun Showcases Handmade Traditional Gowns at Film Premiere

Dancers from Shen Yun Performing Arts walked the red carpet, joining the documentary’s cast, crew, and audience.
How Irish Immigrants Helped Shape the United States

How Irish Immigrants Helped Shape the United States

On Saint Patrick’s Day, NTD discussed the cultural significance of the holiday and the impact Irish culture has had on America.
Italian Government Buys Caravaggio Portrait for 30 Million Euros

Italian Government Buys Caravaggio Portrait for 30 Million Euros

In Italy, the government recently announced a 30 million Euro purchase—of a rare Caravaggio painting.
Renaissance Palace Offers Reprieve From Rome’s Busiest Sites

Renaissance Palace Offers Reprieve From Rome’s Busiest Sites

A Renaissance palace turned museum in Rome is displaying ancient artifacts that once belonged to the city’s noble families.
Remembering the Virtue of Washington, Lincoln on Presidents' Day

Remembering the Virtue of Washington, Lincoln on Presidents' Day

History professor Jeffrey Bloodworth discusses the significance of President’s Day.
Iconic Painting Draws Valentine's Day Visitors in Milan

Iconic Painting Draws Valentine's Day Visitors in Milan

As excitement for the winter Olympics continues, Valentine's Day is drawing visitors in Milan to a historic museum, where love is captured on canvas.
Leonardo da Vinci Restoration in Milan Opens to Public

Leonardo da Vinci Restoration in Milan Opens to Public

Visitors traveling to Milan for the Winter Olympics will have the opportunity to appreciate one of Leonardo da Vinci's hidden works.
'Samurai' Exhibition Opens at British Museum

'Samurai' Exhibition Opens at British Museum

A new exhibition at the British Museum traces 1,000 years of samurai history, challenging the mainstream depiction of Japan's legendary warriors.
Winners of NTD's 5th International Photography Competition Announced

Winners of NTD's 5th International Photography Competition Announced

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
Finalists Share the Inspiration Behind Their NTD Photo Competition Entries

Finalists Share the Inspiration Behind Their NTD Photo Competition Entries

Two finalists tell us about what motivates them to captures images of life.
Light, Composition, Compassion: How NTD Judges Choose Winning Photos

Light, Composition, Compassion: How NTD Judges Choose Winning Photos

An NTD International Photography Competition judge emphasized what a good photographer should always keep in mind.
NTD Photography Competition Highlights Themes of Beauty, Kindness, Nature

NTD Photography Competition Highlights Themes of Beauty, Kindness, Nature

The exhibition is taking place through Jan. 31, with the award ceremony scheduled on Jan 29.
NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

The '7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition' asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
Award-Winning Artists Share Insights on Tradition, Technique

Award-Winning Artists Share Insights on Tradition, Technique

Participants of the 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition share their inspiration.
NTD 7th International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD 7th International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD announced the winners for its 7th International Figure Painting Competition with an award ceremony at the Salmagundi Club in New York City on Jan. 22.
Get to Know the Artists of NTD's Figure Painting Competition

Get to Know the Artists of NTD's Figure Painting Competition

NTD's own international figure painting competition has now entered its final stage.
NTD International Figure Painting Competition Exhibits in NYC

NTD International Figure Painting Competition Exhibits in NYC

We take a look at the collection and hear what the artists want to share with the world.
Works of Rembrandt, Artists He Inspired on Show in Florida

Works of Rembrandt, Artists He Inspired on Show in Florida

This is rare opportunity to see a large collection of artwork from this period, as exhibitions of this calibre and size are not common in the United States.