Away from the militarized frontlines between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a curious asymmetrical soft war is being waged between the two countries in regards to one unlikely art form, carpets and rugs. A ...

Speaking on ETV show "Ringvaade," calligrapher Tiina Kull explained how Ukrainians paint eggs at Easter using wax to write symbols and traditional patterns that are believed to have protective powers.

Symbols, patterns and colours have been used for millennia as ways to rally the troops, frighten foes, inspire loyalty, and recognise allies. Think Native Americans using war paint to intimidate their ...

I didn't know that the modernist architect Alfred Loos considered patterns and other eye-catching ornaments to be tools of the hegemonic imperialist status quo, but that's probably just me. I also did ...

Every Christmas for more than half a century, many churches have decorated trees with symbols from the birth and life of Jesus, instead of secular Santas and snowmen. It’s a good bet that many of ...

Symbols, patterns and colours have been used for millennia as ways to rally the troops, frighten foes, inspire loyalty, and recognise allies. Think Native Americans using war paint to intimidate their ...