Growth Area: Beards

From the Worldly to the Divine

"Garden and Cosmos," currently on display at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, introduces some unexpected and noteworthy Indian paintings.

• Photos: Art from the Indian Royal Court

Quality? There's the Rub

With the world economy in dire straits, collectors at Miami Art Basel were being more cautious than in years past.

• All's Not Fair in Miami
• Photos: Art Basel Miami Beach
• A $1 Million Chaise? Not This Year

A Collection in Need of Definition

The Museum of Arts and Design, formerly the American Craft Museum, has outgrown pesky "traditional hierarchies," leaving the visitor to sort out what's art and what's anything else.

• Photos: The Museum of Arts and Design

At 100, Composer Elliott Carter Is Still at Work

Elliott Carter, who will be celebrated around the world this month at concerts marking his centenary, speaks about his composing style.

Setting the Record Straight on 2 Columbus Circle

Past praise of 2 Columbus Circle, now home to the Museum of Arts and Design, created architectural myths, while present criticism is out of control.

Recession Spurs Ski Deals

As the recession begins taking a toll on the ski industry, resort operators are offering a flurry of discounts they hope will draw more visitors.

China, Clay and Qin Shihuangdi

At Atlanta's High Museum of Art, "The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army" seeks to enlighten Westerners about one of the greatest leaders of all time.

• Photos: 'China's Terracotta Army'

A Guide to Unique Toy Stores

Toy stores where shoppers can find unique gifts in Los Angeles, Dallas and New York City.

Liza Minnelli Pays Tribute to Kay Thompson

Liza Minnelli recreates the nightclub act of her godmother in her Broadway show "Liza's at the Palace."

The Way We'll Watch

Hollywood studios and tech companies are rolling out a host of innovations that will change the way we experience films at home and in theaters. Here's a look at some of the big changes on the way.

• New Trends in Home Entertainment

The New Examined Life

Why more people are spilling the statistics of their lives on the Web.

• Video: Tracking a Graphic Designer's Life

India's Dangerous Divide

In the wake of the Mumbai attacks, tensions have mounted for India's Muslims and loyalties have been tested. Ramachandra Guha on the path forward for India and its Muslim minority.

Greeting Cards Seek a Sober Tone

American Greetings sensed that it might be time to tone down its holiday cards, even before the housing bubble burst and unemployment surged.

• Graphic: Cards for a Subdued Season

Tracks: A Life in Song

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her latest album, "Red Letter Year."

• More WSJ Café: DiFranco, Tom Morello

All's Not Fair in Miami

The slumping market is draining the energy out of the city's annual art bash.

• Photos: Art Basel Miami Beach

Hit List: His Name Is Mud

Actor Jeffrey Wright plays blues man Muddy Waters in the film "Cadillac Records." A look at his favorite blues artists.

Dear Book Lover: Book Diets

Cynthia Crossen answers questions about reading junk books, how to get rid of someone you hate in your book club, and more.

A Chef's Losses

At Mumbai's cutting-edge hotel restaurants, scenes of heroism were mixed with heartbreak.

A 'Testament to Bach'

Over 100 cellists have recorded their own versions of Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. But Paul Tortelier's recording broke Pablo Casals's lock on the piece.

• Song Clip: Cello Suite No. 1 in G: Prélude

Who Pays the College Coach

While taxpayers foot the bill for the salaries of public-university presidents and professors, high-paid coaches get most of their compensation through other means.

Cadillac's Not-So-Green Goliath

The hulking Cadillac Escalade Hybrid comes overloaded with features that keep its gas mileage anemic.

• Podcast | Photos | More Reviews

Grand Old Hotels Take the Bar Exam

Eric Felten visits the country's most upscale hotels to see if their bars still serve quality cocktails.

How to Paint a Golf Course in Light

For golf photographers, the ultimate goal is to capture moments of ephemeral perfection, where everything -- the light, the location -- comes together.

• Photos: Golf Photography Pros

The Long Fight to Make a Che Film

Director Steven Soderbergh's struggle to make his Che Guevara epic reflects a changing Hollywood.

• WSJ. Magazine: Soderbergh Q&A;
• Video clip: "Che"

Partying With the Laureates

"Nobel Week" in Stockholm is full of festivities, many of them open to the public.

Wine Events: Late-Autumn Warmers

A list of candlelit tastings and other events at wineries nationwide. Plus, a two-day wine sale at Sotheby's in London.

A $1 Million Chaise? Not This Year

Demand for limited-edition contemporary furniture has faded at the biannual Design Miami fair.

In Europe: More Beer, Less Wine

Europeans are supposed to sip wine in sidewalk cafés, not guzzle beer like American college students. But Europe's relationship with alcohol is changing.

A Return to Narnia

Laura Miller learns when writing "The Magician's Book: A Skeptic's Adventures in Narnia," that the yearning to breathe Narnian air, so intense and personal in childhood, turns out to be utterly commonplace.

• Excerpt: "The Magician's Book"

Season With a Clue

The holidays now produce a thriving subgenre of mystery novels.

At Home With Saddam

HBO's miniseries "House of Saddam" aims to help us "understand" what made Hussein tick, but the only level on which it succeeds is as entertainment.

Ford Models Founder Cuts Estate Price

Ford Models founder Eileen Ford cut the price of her New Jersey mansion by 19%, Calvin Klein co-founder Barry Schwartz is selling his bayfront parcel, and more.

• Photos
• Relative Values: All in the Skiing Family

Get Thee to New Jersey

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's "The Winter's Tale" ranks high on the list of first-class Shakespeare stagings to come Terry Teachout's way.

Over-40 Finds a Muse

Fashion designers for the middle-aged are pinning their hopes on Michelle Obama.

• Photos: Michelle's Fashion Force

The Return of Rock?

Two entrepreneurs aim to revive the New York City rock venue CBGB.