Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

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Gustave Caillebotte | Paris Street; Rainy Day (encore) Sep 02, 2024

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Many know the image of Paris Street; Rainy Day, but somehow far fewer know the artist who painted it, Gustave Caillebotte. He was born in Paris in the mid 19th century just as massive changes were happening in urban development as well as with technology and society more generally. Caillebotte inherited a fortune that allowed him to follow his passion for art without needing to worry about what would sell. He loved the new style of the Impressionists and he not only exhibited with them, he supported them by buying their works which he eventually donated to the state.

Related episodes:

Georges Seurat | A Sunday on la Gran Jatte

Berthe Morisot | The Cradle

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec | At the Moulin Rouge

Pierre-Auguste Renoir | The Luncheon of the Boating Party

Claude Monet | The Gare Saint-Larave

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Georgia O'Keeffe (encore) Aug 30, 2024

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Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the greatest American painters of the 20th century. She was among the most influential painters in developing modern abstraction and she influenced numerous artists who would come to follow her including Yayoi Kusama. Her famous red white and blue cow skull was painted as a sort of joke about the New York art scene filled with painters and sculptors seeking to create the quintessential American artwork even though in her estimation, most of them had never made it West of the Hudson River. O'Keeffe loved the desert landscape of the Southwest and converted her Model A into a mobile studio providing shade and some relief from the harsh sun.

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Yves Klein | Leap Into the Void (encore) Aug 26, 2024

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This week we are looking at Yves Klein and his famous photograph, Leap Into the Void, from 1960. Klein had a short but highly influential career as he pushed the boundaries of what could be considered art. He made a symphony of a single note, used humans as paint brushes, and even patented his own color.

My Guest this week is Tim Bogatz, host of Art Ed Radio from The Art of Education University. I have listened to Art Ed Radio for years, just as I have utilized the resources from AOEU and I highly recommend all my fellow art teachers listen, read and learn from Tim and AOEU.

Listen to Art Ed Radio: https://theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/how-you-can-gamify-your-classroom-ep-320/

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Angkor Wat Aug 23, 2024

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Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure in the world, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, it is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and was likely intended as the king's tomb. The temple's construction, which involved 300,000 workers and took over 30 years, showcases the Khmer Empire's impressive architectural and engineering skills. Its intricate carvings depict Hindu mythology and historical events, while its design represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Angkor Wat served as both a religious center and a symbol of the king's power, reflecting the Khmer belief in the connection between the divine and the earthly realms. Though its original name is unknown, Angkor Wat's grandeur and historical significance have earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Artist Interview | Ephraim Urevbu Aug 19, 2024

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I interviewed Ephraim Urevbu a contemporary artist based in Memphis Tennessee. He shared his life experiences growing up in Nigeria then coming to the United States to study art and the ways the US did and did not fit with his expectations. We discussed his painting E Pluribus Unum and his work on The Naked Truth Project which seeks to spark conversations for an honest telling of America's history. One of the things that I really loved about speaking with Urevbu was his ability to discuss serious and painful truth while simultaneously recognizing the good and hope for the future.

Find Ephraim Urevbu online:

Website: https://www.nakedtruthartproject.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedtruthartgallery/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nakedtruthart?_t=8naZtXnPwNz&_r=1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Nakedtruthartproject/61551355179539/

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Fallen Astronaut, 1971 (encore) Aug 16, 2024

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Fun fact: almost as soon as people started walking on the moon, they started to put art on the moon.

In 1969, NASA landed the first astronauts on the moon. It was a relatively short stay given the distance they had traveled to get there and the years of work preparing for the voyage. Most people don’t know this, but just a few years later, the Apollo 15 crew left an astronaut behind to remain on the moon since 1971.

It all started here on earth at a dinner party. Paul van Hoeydonck a Belgian artist known for his paintings and prints, was attending a dinner parity where he met David Scott, one of the astronauts slated to go to the moon on the Apollo 15 mission. As they were talking they started thinking about the monumental achievement of putting people in outer space and on the moon, all the teams of scientists working for years building off the work of previous generations and of course those who had made the ultimate sacrifice losing their lives in the pursuit of advancing space exploration.

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Chris Boylan | The Laiagam Stone Aug 12, 2024

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For this episode, I interviewed Chris Boylan, an expert on Oceanic Art. He explained a little bit of history about The Laiagam Stone, an incredible carved piece created thousands of years ago by the people of Papua New Guinea. The Laiagam Stone is often compared to the Ambum Stone as both are roughly the same size with similar features and they are likely around the same age. Chris Boylan explained what we know of the history of both stones including how dropping and breaking the Ambum Stone lead to an accidental discovery that allowed scientists to date the stone as being at least 3500 years old.

Find more from Chris Boylan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanicart_chrisboylan

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oceanicart_chrisboylan

Website: https://www.chrisboylan.com.au/

Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13UL2EliP6LSrXlxKfv_5jEFleq9S_niH?usp=drive_link

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The Longmen Caves (encore) Aug 09, 2024

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China's Longmen Caves or Longmen Grottoes are a UNESCO world heritage site. Starting in the 5th century CE, artists chiseled away at the limestone carving out around 2300 caves and 110,000 statues. Because they were constructed over such a long period, the sculptures in the Longmen Caves not only reflect the religious tradition, but they track changes in artistic style over the centuries.

Related episode: Sand Mandalas

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The Alexander Mosaic in the House of Faun, Pompeii Aug 05, 2024

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The Alexander Mosaic, also known as the Battle of Issus Mosaic, is a masterpiece of ancient Roman artistry that continues to captivate viewers with its detailed depiction of a pivotal moment in history. Unearthed in the House of the Faun in Pompeii, this intricate mosaic offers a glimpse into the military prowess, political ambition, and cultural exchange of the ancient world.

The mosaic captures the dramatic clash between Alexander the Great of Macedon and Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Issus in 333 BCE. The scene is filled with action, showcasing the chaos and intensity of the battlefield. Alexander, depicted on horseback, charges towards Darius, who recoils in fear on his chariot. The mosaic portrays the emotional turmoil of the moment, with soldiers engaged in fierce combat, fallen horses, and the palpable sense of impending doom for the Persian army.

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Rene Magritte | The Son of Man (encore) Aug 02, 2024

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Rene Magritte's painting, Son of Man, is among the most famous images of the Surrealist Movement. It is one of the few artworks that transcends the museum and has become a part of pop culture. Actually, technically it isn’t even in the museums. Son of Man is privately owned and rarely seen on public display, but it has been referenced in books, movies like Stranger than Fiction and The Thomas Crown Affair, tv shows like The Simpsons, music videos by the likes of Michael Jackson. Of course, listeners of this show no doubt recognize that the painting was also the inspiration for the greatest pop culture image of all time, my podcast cover art.

Related episodes:

Rene Magritte | The False Mirror (full episode)

Salvador Dali | The Persistence of Memory

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