Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Victor was a man who made films. He lived in Sweden and America. He told many great stories. He also acted in movies. People still love his work today. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVictor Vasarely was a famous artist. He made art that looks like it moves. He used many shapes and bright colors. His art is fun to look at. It makes your eyes play a game. Do you like art that moves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVideo art uses moving pictures. It uses sound too. Artists make it with cameras. It can be on a screen. It is fun to watch. Do you like to watch videos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people love to play video games. You can play games on a phone. You can play with friends online, too. It is a fun way to be together. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make fun video games. They make the rules. They make the stories. They make the worlds. It takes a big team. Making games is a lot of work. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGames come in many ways. Some games are for racing. Some are for sports. Some are for puzzles. You can pick what you like to play. It is fun to find a new game. Do you have a favorite kind of game?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can change your video games. People make new parts for them. They add new art or new ways to play. This makes games even more fun. It is a way to be creative. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic plays in your video games. It can be a happy tune. It can also change when you play. Some music sounds like fast beeps. This music makes games fun to play. Do you like game music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVidya Balan is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She works hard to play strong women. This helps many people. She has won many big awards. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group of people plays music. They play in a city called Vienna. They play many songs together. It is a very fine group. They work hard to play well. We love to hear them. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fast dance. People spin in big circles. It is a fun way to move. Dancers hold each other close. It makes people feel happy. Do you like to spin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is the first photo. It shows a view from a window. A man made it long ago. It shows some old buildings. It is very special to us. Can you see the buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a painting of a city. It has dark skies and green hills. The city sits on top of a hill. It uses bright colors. The art is very special. Do you like the green hills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVigen was a famous singer. He sang happy songs. He also acted in movies. He played a guitar. People loved his music. He made many songs. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVijay is a famous movie star. He started acting as a small child. He also likes to sing songs. Many people love to watch him. He is very good at his job. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVijaya Shanthi is a famous star. She acts in many movies. She plays many strong roles. People love her movies a lot. She is a leader too. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVikingarna is a music group. They play songs for dancing. Many people love their music. They sold many records. The group was very famous. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVikings made beautiful things. They made shiny gold jewelry. They also carved wood and stone. These items show their skill. We can see their art today. Do you like shiny gold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViktor was a man who loved books. He lived in a place called Russia. He wrote many stories and books. He also helped make movies. He wanted us to see things in a new way. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViktor Tsoi was a famous singer. He played in a band called Kino. He wrote many songs for people to hear. His music helped many people feel brave. He was a very big star. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViktor was a man who loved to paint. He painted stories from old tales. He made pictures of magic and kings. His art brings old stories to life. It is fun to look at them. Do you like magic stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA villa is a big house. It is in the country. Many people like to live there. It has pretty gardens. It is a nice place to rest. Do you like big houses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA villain is a bad guy. They act in many stories. They are the opposite of a hero. They can be mean or selfish. This makes the story exciting. Do you like stories with bad guys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big, beautiful house. It sits on a hill in Italy. It has a round room with a high roof. The walls have pretty paintings. It is a special place to see. Do you like big houses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVilma Bánky was a movie star. She acted in many films. She was very famous in America. People loved to see her work. She even has a star in Hollywood. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVilma Santos is a famous star. She acts in many movies. She also helps lead her home. She was a mayor and a governor. People love her work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVilmos Zsigmond made movies look great. He used a camera to take pictures. He worked on many big films. His work helps us see the story. He won many big prizes. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVince Gilligan makes shows for TV. He writes many stories. He uses a camera to film them. He makes stories about people. His work is very good. He has won many awards. Do you like to watch stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVincente Minnelli made movies. He made films with music. He also made pretty sets for the stage. His work brings joy to people. Do you like movies with songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVincent Price was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He often played bad guys. He also liked to talk about art. He even wrote books about food. He was very good at his job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVincenzo Bellini wrote beautiful music. His songs had long, sweet tunes. He was born in a place called Sicily. People loved his music very much. Many singers still sing his songs today. Can you imagine a sweet song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVincenzo was a man who loved music. He played a string instrument. He wrote many songs to sing. He also studied how sounds work. This helped his son learn too. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVinícius was a man who loved words. He wrote many poems. He also wrote songs for music. His songs made people happy. He was a very famous singer. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViola Davis is a great actress. She acts in movies and plays. She has won many big prizes. Her work helps many people. She tells stories that matter. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Beethoven wrote music. It is for a violin and a big group. The music sounds very grand. People love to play it today. It is a very special song. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote music for the violin. It is very fast and pretty. The music has three parts. One part is slow and calm. It is a big job to play. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a song for a violin. A violin plays a fast tune. It can also play a slow tune. It sounds like a happy dance. People love to hear it. Do you like violin music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a song for the violin. It is a very hard song to play. One player must show great skill. The music sounds big and strong. It can also sound very soft. Do you like the sound of a violin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a song for the violin. A man named Tchaikovsky wrote it. It has three parts. One part is very slow and sad. Another part is fast and fun. It sounds like a dance. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVirat Kohli is a star cricket player. He plays for India. He hits the ball with a bat. He is very good at his game. He helps his team win. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVirgil Thomson made music. He wrote songs for movies. He also wrote big shows called operas. His music sounds like old songs. People loved his work. He won a big prize. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are two famous paintings. They show people in a rocky place. A mother and child are there. An angel is there too. The art is very old. It was made by Leonardo. Do you like looking at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a new music album. It has many songs on it. A man made all the sounds. People say the music is good. It has a beat for dancing. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBelinsky was a man who loved books. He read and wrote about stories. He thought books should tell the truth. He wanted people to be kind and fair. His ideas helped many writers. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can learn to make art. You can draw or paint. You can make things with clay too. It is fun to use your brain. It helps you see the world. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMovies use magic tricks. They use computers to make new things. You can see dragons or space. It makes movies look real. It helps tell great stories. Do you like movie magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can read stories on a screen. These are called visual novels. They come from Japan. You click a button to see more. You can make choices in the story. This makes the story change. It is like a book you play. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViswanathan Anand is a great chess player. He plays the game very fast. He won many big prizes. This makes his home country proud. He loves to play and learn. Do you like to play games?
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