A wizard is a fictional magician or practitioner of magic. Wizards are typically depicted as male, and may also be known as magi, mages, witches, enchanters, sorcerers, or spell casters. Female wizards can be called wizardesses, witches, enchantresses, or sorceresses... Read more
The plague or bubonic plague is a fever caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis. It is very contagious, transmitted from rats and mice to humans via the vector of a flea bite... Read more
Running has been a popular athletic event around the world throughout history. Different types of runs may be called footraces, marathons, sprints, dashes, relay, cross-country, or endurance races... Read more
The term demon, also spelled daemon or daimon, can be traced to ancient Greek religion. It described a supernatural power or god. In some myths, they were considered lower gods that were still superior to humans... Read more
Anubis is the name of an ancient Egyptian god. He is also called Anpu or Inpu. Anubis resembled a man with the head of a dog or jackal. He was the god of the... Read more
A tooth is a hard structure located in the mouth of humans or animals. Teeth are used to chew food, crushing and pulverizing it in a process scientists call mastication. The top of the tooth is called the crown, with one or more roots beneath. The outside is called the enamel... Read more
Pennywise the Dancing Clown, also known as It, was the title character of the Stephen King novel, a television series, miniseries, and films... Read more
A king is a male ruler. Today, we often think of a king as ruling over an entire country. In ancient times, however, kings often ruled over tribes, cities, or districts... Read more
A queen is a female monarch, the counterpart to a king. Today, 26 monarchies rule over more than 40 countries. Foremost modern queens include Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom... Read more
Sasuke Uchiha is a ninja from the Japanese cartoon Naruto. He spent much of his life desiring revenge against his brother, who slaughtered their clan. At the Academy, he neglected the interest many girls had in him because he had only one desire - to avenge his family... Read more
The female form and artwork go hand-in-hand. Since ancient times, women have been the subject of paintings, sculptures, and sketches. Hundreds of famous paintings feature portraits of women. This has not changed with the passage of time. Even today, popular culture such as anime cartoons are often centered around depictions of feminine characters... Read more
Faces are an important part of human society and psychology. A primary function of the face is to convey emotion. Almost universally, a smile denotes pleasure and tears indicate sadness. Recognizing emotion on the faces of others allows us to interact with them in meaningful ways... Read more
The female form has been a popular subject of both cartoons and fine art since time immemorial. By some estimates, the models pictured in some of the galleries Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City are 85 percent female. This includes classic statues and paintings from ancient Greece, Rome, China, and medieval Europe... Read more
A scientist is a person "who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest."... Read more
Human hands are unique appendages. We have a prehensile thumb, for example, set at an angle that allows us to grasp objects and expertly operate tools... Read more
A ballerina is a female ballet dancer. Professional ballerinas typically begin training before they reach seven years of age, and train six days a week throughout their careers... Read more
The human form is an early assignment in most drawing classes. According to BBC, "the human figure offers all the complexities an artist needs to learn in order to be able to conquer any drawing subject."... Read more
Deadpool began life in Canada as Wade Wilson. He is known as the Merc with a Mouth, "one of the most relentlessly wisecracking heroes in the universe." He is famous for 'breaking the fourth wall,' or speaking directly to the audience, aware that he is a character in a story. He wears a mask to cover his scarred appearance and he contains a rapid healing factor... Read more
Chibi is a distinctive style of Japanese cartoon art. The term itself means "to make short." Chibi caricatures are often short in stature with large, oversized heads, consisting of up to half of the character's height. This style is also referred to as "super-deformed."... Read more
In Japanese anime cartoons, the lines between the human and animal worlds are often blurred. Human characters with animal features are common. This is referred to as Kemonomimi, meaning "animal ears."... Read more