Entertaiment reflects the complex nature of human emotion and intellect, providing everything from escapism to catharsis. It can be as simple as listening to a favorite song or reading a captivating novel, or as complicated as solving a brain-teasing puzzle or engaging in a strategic video game. This collection highlights examples of creative entertainment that push the boundaries of what has been done before, often evoking a range of emotions such as wonder, sorrow, anticipation, or contemplation. It requires a high level of artistic skill and meticulous attention to detail. Click on a collocation to see more examples.
This article is part of our new series on the arts, called In Context.