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Tracing Days is looking to shake up listeners' misconceptions about faith based rock n' roll. The modern rockers out of Montana are all about asking the hard questions.

If you thought British fashion label Jaeger was safe and boring, then think again. Check out its stylish capsule collection of 60s-inspired monochrome pieces.

A worked example demonstrates Adobe Lightroom's tools for a simple, step-by-step conversion from colour to a monochrome image.

For their first exhibition, the Constructivists aimed to reveal painting as a pointless and self-indulgent exercise - and created a legacy.

From patriotic stars and stripes to Americana rock and roll monochromes, designers like Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Cavalli and YSL are paying homage to America.

Whilst stripes are undoubtedly a women's fashion staple each summer, this season sees a revolution in styling, with up-to-the minute big and bold monochromed stripes.

Modern RAW image software can help create the classic elegance of the black-and-white landscape photograph.

Using the Win32 API to fill areas by creating custom GDI objects called brushes, including solid brushes, pattern brushes and hatch brushes.

A modern city landscape painting complements a limited palette and offers geometric shapes for the artist to explore. Here's how to complete the painting.

As previews for fall fashion 2008 hit the runways we can take note of the new trends in velvets, shaggy furs and fringes, and exotic Russian and Oriental inspired pieces.

Summer 2009 is the time to go dotty over polka dots. Find these cheery retro-inspired prints on everything from dresses and skirts to playsuits, tops, bags and bikinis.

Summer fashions take you on a magical trip with trends like Tribal and Romantic, and the fabulous '50s, transporting you from angel to African queen to Hollywood pin-up.

Esquire's recent Grey Book for Winter 2009 / 2010 highlights what is sure to be an urban fashion trend for men of all ages - a return to fifties, classic style.

Today's trend in swimwear is for sexy cuts. Designers are producing heart-stopping swimsuits which offer both coverage and sex appeal, from monokinis to tankinis.

A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling is a talented author's debut novel combining science fiction with elements from horror and thrillers.

From feminine maxi dresses to stylish satins - take some tips for the best wedding guest outfits of the season.

French contemporary artist Yves Klein was so obsessed with the dry ultramarine pigment that the binding agent he invented for it is now synonymous with his work.

From classic black and camel, chilli red and Schiaparelli pink, or neon brights of the '80s, colors for Fall 2009 cover the whole fashion spectrum.

Known for their red-carpet gowns, Badgley & Mischka's designs epitomize elegance and easy-to-wear glamour. The duo continue to dominate the eveningwear market in 2008.

The big fashion story this season is COLOR; fruity palettes which are brighter and jazzier than ever before. Black is banished to the back of the wardrobe!

In the new paperback edition of Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland, author Richard Jones explores the history and mystery of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Carolina Herrera, American women's fashion designer and the darling of the ladies-who-lunch, reveals her new relaxed and refined Resort collection for 2009.

Chiaroscuro is an Italian word meaning light an dark. Leonardo Da Vinci pioneered the use of chiaroscuro to create the illusion of relief on a two dimensional surface.

From skyhigh stillettos to suede shoe boots, lacey cut-outs to peep-toe pumps. Try this fall's hottest over-the-knee boots or lace-ups, or funky flat-heeled biker boots.

From a blinding array of bold colors to tribal prints, one-shoulder dresses and silky jumpsuits, the best of 2009 trends represent easy looks to update your wardrobe.

Pablo Picasso is an artist known for his many "periods" of work. Find out how to inspire your own period.

Matthew Bourne has bravely taken on this classic Christmas ballet and branded it with his own distinctive mark. But how does it compare to the original?

Take some women's fashion cues from the New York runway trends to update your wardrobe ready for Fall Winter 2008.

From leopard prints to space-age shoulders, textured dresses and tight pants. The runways of New York Fashion Week give us a glimpse of key looks for fall.

Women's fashion designers have taken their inspiration from traditional Russian costumes, and military Cossack outfits for a Russian revolution in styling this season.

Find out what you'll be wearing this spring with a look at the latest fashion trends. Update your wardrobe with a few up-to-the-minute pieces in this season's colors.

Whether its fringed flapper dresses, goddess gowns, jumpsuits or geometric prints, there's a trend to update every woman's wardrobe this Spring 2009.

If you love to take functionality beyond your modern home, this quick guide will help you achieve your dreams of an ultra modern space to enjoy.

This season's clutch purses are giving oversized handbags are run for their money, with brightly-colored convertibles, hard cases and big, chunky clutches.

The home can be a place of healing, harmony and joy by the use of colors and this guide will help you on your search to bring wellness in your living space.

From fashionable fuchsia dresses to over-sized pink floral prints, make a statement this summer by wearing the most outspoken color of the season.

Animal painting offers great opportunities for the oil painter to explore oil painting techniques. This painting demonstration uses zebras' stripes as a focal point.

The Batman: Black and White anthology miniseries featured some of the best American and international comics creators. Each story had a unique vision of the Dark Knight.

This season's bold shades of electric and cobalt blue add dramatic color to Summer 2009, in hues that will work for everyone.

An admirable but overly dull BBC dramatisation of the discovery of penicillin by a team of scientists lead by Howard Florey.

New York Fashion Week Spring 09 got off to a great start with breathtaking ready-to-wear collections from Diane Von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera.

Christian Louboutin is currently the man-of- the-moment when it comes to his famous trademark red-soled shoes.

A film noir twisting and turning and presenting Bogart at the top of his game, The Maltese Falcon is a classic Hollywood movie packed with subterfuge and manipulation.

Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.

Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting.

DVF's Fall 2009 Nomadic collection is an eclectic mix of layers, textures and ethnic mismatched prints, representing elements of the modern traveller.

As smart as they are, digital cameras aren't perfect. A photographer has to out-think his camera to get consistently great photos. Pay attention to these areas:

Handbag designers have played with proportion color and texture for Spring 2009. Chain bags give an classic edge and fringed and quilted purses are the look du jour.

Learn how to create some interesting diversions from a big stomach by working the arms and neckline, and flaunting those boobs.

Three examples illustrate the potential for outdoor photography on a dull day in the middle of winter.