Beauty
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of beauty.
Video playlists about Beauty
Objects of desire
An iconic painting. An ancient manuscript. A cylinder with 2600 years of history. Learn about artifacts and images that have intrigued humans for centuries, and why we find them so alluring.
Natural wonder
What is nature? Follow the camera's eye to many stunning places on the planet -- from the African veldt to the Amazon rainforest to the teeming world under the Arctic ice.
Can you believe your eyes?
Magic tricks, optical illusions, death-defying feats, digital lies. Believe it or not.
11 must-see TED Talks
What is TED? This primer of 11 classic TED Talks show you the wide range of topics covered -- and introduce you to beloved speakers like Amy Cuddy, Brené Brown, Sir Ken Robinson and Chimamanda Adichie. Find your next favorite talk ...
Talks about Beauty
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Gallery: The beauty of a thin film of oil
Artist Fabian Oefner works with everyday materials to create astonishing, unrecognizable images. Here’s a look at how he does it. Where most people would likely see an unassumin...
Why beauty matters
Quick: Make a list of the things you need every day. Your first thought is probably what’s practical: food, a roof over your head, your health. We value these things so much tha...
Episode: What is Beauty?
Beauty surrounds us, draws us in, gives joy and creates conflict. In this hour, TED speakers conjure up beauty both ancient and modern, and suggest reasons why humans are hardwired to crave and respond to beauty. Listen now