Art Facts

Invention of Pencil
Invention of Pencil

The first pencil was invented in England.

Van Gogh's Severed Ear
Van Gogh's Severed Ear

Vincent van Gogh allegedly cut off his left ear when tempers flared with Paul Gauguin.

A Musical Genius
A Musical Genius

Mozart could compose his compositions relying entirely on his memory without using a keyboard or sketches.