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EXPLORING ARTEpisode 1016 | One Man’s Bricks, Another Man’s MasterpieceJoin us in this episode of the ExploringArt Podcast as we dive into Carl Andre’siconic minimalist piece, Pile of Bricks.Together, Danny and Jorge break down thepower of simplicity and challenge what we’vealways thought about art.
2025-04-0813 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 331 | The Reconstruction of Sonnet 18In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss the
DADA Movement, sonnets, Tom Stoppard, Tristan Tzara, and the play Travesties, and a LOT of poetry. We hope you enjoy our podcast and learn more about art and poetry! #exploringart
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EXPLORING ARTEpisode 183 | The Inner Workings of SaulToday we will be delving into the beautiful artwork of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, an extraordinary Italian painter that got his name by shedding a light on religion through large-scale, intense realism. For this podcast, we will be zeroing in on his Conversion of St. Paul piece, a painting illustrating a horse and two men in battle, it reminds me somewhat of the Creation of Adam portrait by Michelangelo, only with more of a violent tone. However, Jacob Burckhardt, Benard Berenson, and Rudolf Wittkower have a different take on what the painting may mean. Our goal is that by...
2021-11-2915 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 181 | Beyond RealismBeyond Realism is a podcast which aims to not only interpret art but also to question it and it’s contributors. In this week’s episode we consider the Renaissance artist Raphael as a prime example of Joshua Reynold's statement that inaccurate “realistic” art can still be meaningful. We open this for discussion amongst our panel and come to a conclusion on whether Reynold’s statements mean for the world of art, Raphael’s acclaimed works, and the individuals who experience these works.
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2021-11-2916 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 186 | The Deeper Meaning of ArtJames Baldwin once said “All art is a kind of confession, more or less oblique. All artists, if they are to survive, are forced, at last, to tell the whole story; to vomit the anguish up”. On this episode of we're going to be taking a deep dive in the deeper meaning of various artwork and explore what stories are being told. Who was alexander the great and did he actually slay a minotaur? What was the deal with Botticelli’s birth of Venus and what are its connections to the virgin marry? This podcast will answer a bit of thos...
2021-11-2725 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 152 | O u r b o d y i s A r tA l m a z W i l s o n i s a v e r y u n i q u e a r t i s t s t h a t i s o p e n t o m u l t i p l e f o r m s o f a r t . S h e i s ...
2021-11-2722 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 158 | A Look Into Samatha Lazarus' Creative MindSamantha Lazarus is a multi-medium artist who has a love for fine details on a large canvas. Through her work she hopes to portray the feeling of different mental illnesses and psychological disorders. Listen to this episode to learn about her inspirations, achievements, and thought process behind each piece of art.
2021-11-2714 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 192 | Caravaggio’s Conversion of St Paul ControversyThis episode of Exploring Art Podcast is made for art enthusiasts interested in the possible misinterpretations of artwork. Episode 192 has a panel discussion between three art students about Michaelangelo ... Caravaggio and one of his most famous and well-known works: The Conversion of St. Paul. Other artistic individuals included are connoisseurs that have analyzed his work and have had different interpretations of the painting and the purpose of the horse within the painting. We also delve deep into Caravaggio’s previous work so a conclusion can be reached in terms of who is correct, and who misunderstood his artwork.
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2021-11-2530 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 185 | Finding Truth in the Historical Inaccuracies of ArtWelcome to this Exploring Art Podcast where today Alan is joined with Nicole to give you an insight on Joane of Arc, a peasant girl that eventually became regarded as a French national Heroine. Friedrich Schiller's romantic tragedy 'Jungfrau von Orleans', depicts this french heroine who dies on the battlefield, rather than at the stake like her historical prototype. We take a deeper look into this inaccuracy, which can be seen to embrace this heroine and act as a symbol of chivalry and leads us to discuss whether historical inaccuracies lessen the value of the works of art in...
2021-11-2418 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 182 | The Great Eastern TempleWelcome to another episode of Exploring Art Podcast, A Florida International University student podcast for the creative curious! Today's case study is designed To help American viewers appreciate its 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji, the Chicago Art Institute produced a catalogue called The Great Eastern Temple, which explained the religious views of the period.
2021-11-2316 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 191 | Historical Inaccuracy Joan of ArcIn this episode we discussed the story of Joan of Arc, while also looking at some of the artistic works inspire by her. In particular Friedrich
Schiller play Jung von Orleans, a play in which the events of her dead where different to what originally had happened. Can a
historical inaccuracy affect the value of the work? This are some of the questions we tackle on this episode.
Music Alec Koff
2021-11-2320 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 190 | Exploration into Venus: Not the Planet!This podcast dives deep into the mythology surrounding Botticelli's painting of the Birth of Venus. We discuss her connection to Mother Mary as well as the deep mythology surrounding her existence. Her birth was a miracle and we go into different theories surrounding the painting, most notably that of Charles Mack. Everything surrounding this painting has a layer of mystery, listen as we peel those back to expose the truth and symbolism that is so prominent even in today's culture.
2021-11-2311 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 203 | He Who Loves Mont-Sainte-VictoireCezanne made painting after painting of Mont-Sainte-Victoire, often from exactly the same spot. For the duration of Cezanne’s career, after his adoption of impressionism, he has made countless paintings of Mont Saint Victoire and have displayed an evolution of his style, transitioning from impressionism to post-impressionist (and nearly the beginning of cubism). The mountain was his motif as he consciously cultivated his association with the mountain and possibly may have wanted to be documented painting it.
Music Credit: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" - Composer: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)
2021-11-2327 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 177 | Generation Change Art PerspectiveTime goes on, and things change. During a couple years, people attributed women's artworks to men. There is no genre in art. Interpretation depends on the way you see the piece of work. Knowing the context will give the viewer the answer to the 3 big questions about art: how was it made? Why was it made? And what did the artist want to achieve? Which can help them (viewers) connect with the piece of art.
2021-11-2325 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 187 | Photograph vs Portrait? A 21st Century DilemmaIn this episode of Exploring Art, we will be discussing a 21st-century dilemma, photograph vs portrait, which is better? We will be discussing the beautiful artworks of Rembrandt, an amazing and talented 17th-century Dutch artist, and we will also be looking at the amazing works of photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Ultimately we will decide on whether we would rather have a portrait of the Greek philosopher Socrates, done by Rembrandt, or a photograph of Socrates taken by Alfred Stieglitz.
2021-11-2327 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 199 | The Interconnectedness of an Artist & their ArtworkIn this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, a fundamental resource for the creatively curious, Co-Hosts Stephanie Dahan & Christine Cunill investigate the work of Paul Cezzane and his various depictions of Mount Sainte Victoire. Throughout the episode, the co-hosts compare and contrast their opinions as they discuss what makes an artist realize him or herself through repeated portrayals of the same subject. Furthermore, addressing the interconnectedness between the artist and their work of art.
2021-11-2328 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 195 | Wabi-Sabi Dilemma of ArtCan inaccurate art still be meaningful. Can we be analytical of the art derived from genius and taste produced from judgement of art to contemplate the difference that is the imagination of perfection and the totality and authenticity that comes with truth. Help us as we search through the origins and influences of artists such as Raphael the artist and Sir Joshua Reynolds to deduce what Reynolds might have meant by his statements on the meaning of inaccurate art.
2021-11-2321 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 197 | A Lady Like HandIn this episode of Exploring Art, today we present Giovani, Axel and Nick as we explore and discuss topics such as how gender played a role in the critique of unknown artwork and much more! We will talk about Frans Hal, The Louvre Museum, Judith Leyster and Jacques Louis David, while also giving personal input on the audience’s questions.
2021-11-2327 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 178 | The Case of a LadyLike Hand Case StudyWelcome to the exploring art podcast where today Cassandre is joined with Cecelia and Alec to take a look at what it means to be a woman and a man in art. We compare what goes through our minds when we think of an art piece made by a male versus female and how gender can affect the world of art. We also take a deeper look into the Portrait of Mademoiselle Charlotte du Val d'Ognes to determine who we believe should be accredited with the creation of the artwork. This case also leads us to talk more about wheth...
2021-11-2227 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 180 | "The worlds and the in-between".Religious Art is only for the religious! Or at least that is what some theologians might claim. Join us as we explore together who can experience, appreciate, and understand religious art. In this episode we will provide an overview of important keywords that will help us understand the different points of view as we look into some of the most significant European religious works of Art and discuss its impact and factors it had on cultures and society.
2021-11-2235 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 153 | An Artist’s Perspective on Overcoming Difficulties and Becoming an ArtistIn this episode, we learn about Chris Friday and her journey to becoming a professional artist. Friday, a Florida International University alumni, shares her secrets in becoming an artist.
2021-11-2122 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 189 | The Evolution of InterpretationIn this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Alton, Melaine, and Noel dive into the work of Paul Cézanne. Specifically his thirty drawings of the mountain Mont-Sainte-Victoire. They also go over what makes an artist realize himself/herself through a certain art work. As well as compare and contrast their opinions on the matter.
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2021-11-2122 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 156 | Storytelling with Dalia BerlinIllustrious artist, Dalia Berlin, has turned strong emotion and passion towards storytelling and unique Spaniard roots into beautiful pieces that exemplify Spanish symbols. Her pieces include a variety of color and texture as well as themes of Las Meninas. In this podcast, we will be interviewing Dalia Berlin and going through her artistic journey in depth to determine how she got to where she is today in terms of art.
2021-11-2124 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 152 | Our body is Art a Conversation with Almaz WilsonAlmaz Wilson is a very unique artist that is open to multiple forms of art. She is open to exploring many different aspects of art and the meaning behind it through shape, emotional and possibly movement. In this episode, we are interviewing her views in creating her artwork and the art itself.
2021-11-2020 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 151 | Introducing Frames on Wheels!Come join us and engage with us in our amazing podcast, Exploringartpodcast. Today we shall sit down and listen to our host, Julie, speak and discuss with the amazing artist behind Frames on Wheel, Lula! We will bring forth topics such as the process behind the stunning work, her most difficult requests and many other questions that we will be sitting through! Hopefully you can join us and enjoy yourselves as much as we did with the wonderful artist, Lula!
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2021-11-2040 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 162 |Toña Vegas, Queen of DetailsMiami-based, Venezuelan artist, Toña Vegas goes into details about her journey as a full-time artist, even discussing her creative process and advising up and coming creators. Vegas provides insight as to the struggles she has faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, along with the ways in which it also benefited her creative mind.
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2021-11-1925 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 170 | Gallery: Experiencing Photography | Christiaan Lopez-MiroSurprise! Another podcast! We want to bring your ears to visualize the world of art through Christiaan’s lens; more specifically how an aspiring artist can relate personal experience during his/her pursuit in art.
Christiaan Lopez-Miro, a former FIU student and professional photographer at Duke University— and independent— shared with us his inspirations and judgement of character which have happened to transpire during his career. Lopez-Miro is a Miami native artist-photographer who has seen compelling work throughout his career, and we learned a lot about him and his achievements; as well as how he managed during recent...
2021-11-1918 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 160 | From the Art of the Mind, to the Mind of the ArtIn this episode of Exploring Art, we follow Isabella, Giulia, and Alessandra as they interview Miami-based Austrian artist Maria Theresa Barbist. From her beginnings as a psychologist in her home country to risking it all to study art in the United States, this segment provides a window into the world that is the overlap between psychology and art, in addition to the story of an immigrant woman who chose to pursue her passion against all odds. Barbist is currently active as a sculptor and mixed media, fiber arts, and video artist, as well as a singer/songwriter in her...
2021-11-1958 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 196 | Do You See What I See?Theologians truly believe that you must be religious to understand and interpret religious art. However, art is in the eye of the beholder, which goes to say religious art can also be conceived as such. Today’s podcast uncovers the truth behind religious viewpoints and the notion that you have to have experienced or have the background of the artists’ intent. At the end of the day, do you see what I see?
2021-11-1925 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 171 | Narratives of Space and GeometryArtist Dona Altemus dives in on her personal relationship with art. In this episode we discuss the different ways art can be used in space, how art can affect a viewer, and the widespread effect of the COVID-19 virus on the life of an artist.
2021-11-0923 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 154 | The Science Behind ArtArt and Chemistry: Are they far apart professions? Follow along in this episode as we learn the real science behind Paola Gracey’s art and what it entails. Paola Gracey is an American temporary painter that works with chemicals in order to achieve abstract canvas paintings. By combining both her professions as a chemist and an artist she hopes to inspire others. Tune in to learn more and discover how this artist came about and made a name for herself as a scientist and an artist.
2021-11-0929 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 150 | Comfort in the Little Things.This episode interviews Gianna DiBartolomeo, a local Miami artist who likes to work mainly with texture and vibrant colors. We ask her how life during COVID transforms an artist, and how it was a good thing. Additionally, Gianna shares her own artistic method with us, as she believes that anyone can be an artist.
2021-11-0937 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 168 | Being an advocate through art: Rosa Naday GarmendiaRosa Nada Garmendia is an artist who specializes her art in her Cuban heritage. She was born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Florida. Being so far away from home, she found her home in art. She is also an activist who expresses her will to stop injustices through her art.To learn more about Rosa Nada Garmendia’s journey to finding herself in art, listen now.
2021-11-0931 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 163 | Using Art to Connect CommunitiesCatherine Cathers, an Arts and Culture specialist located in the city of Coral Gables, joins in to discuss the projects that she has administered. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many communities in negative ways, increasing anxiety and depression on a nationwide scale. Art and music are the perfect way to bridge the gap between communities that can no longer communicate face-to-face. Listen in to our podcast to find out how projects overseen by Mrs. Cathers have bridged this divide and how the art scene aims to bring people together even in the roughests of times.
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2021-11-0923 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 157 | Freed by BlueHow have 21 st century artists been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic? Award winning architect and artist, Milan Heger, shares his story coming from a totalitarian regime to a worldwide shut down and how he was able to work through the obstacles in his way.
2021-11-0944 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 169 | Art Is What You Make of ItIn this episode of Exploring Art, Esteban and Patrick will be interviewing artist David McCauley and going over how his passion came to be and how he has had to adapt and create new techniques due to living with paralysis. We go over what his inspirations are, the various ways David has given back to the community, and how art can be used as a form of physical therapy.
2021-11-0822 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 161| COVID-19 Talk With Laura MarshIn this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we
interview Laura Marsh, a textile and installation artist based in
Miami, Florida. We discuss the importance of her work and how the
COVID-19 pandemic affected it. We also talk about her long-lasting
passion for art and what she wants to achieve with it in the future.
Music Credits: Lamp (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/ZwyWgwUjYoY
2021-11-0828 minEXPLORING ARTGroup 167 | An Evening with Didi Contreras: Miami MuralistAn interview with Diana (Didi) Contreras, one of the most renown mural artists in Miami. Born in Peru, growing up in Miami and graduating From Florida International University, made Didi Miami thru and thru. She is best known for her mural work in Dubai and Miami, but Didi also creates beautiful canvases. Her style is decidedly feminine – exotic fairy-like women with flowing hair and flowers and waves trailing in their perfumed wake. In a September 2021 article in Hola magazine, Contreras was named a “Top 100 Latina Powerhouse.” The magazine referred to her as the “the queen of the urban art scene.” ...
2021-11-0820 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 143 | Art? Or just a note on the door?In this episode of Exploring Art, Anthony and Brian discuss why art is created, how it is involved in society, and what is considered to be art. In addition, they debunk whether or not Williams' poem was just a note.
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2021-10-1026 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 137 | Photorealism: The Art EnigmaPhotography has always been a controversial topic amongst artists. In this episode, Anna and Joan tackle the problem of whether or not specific scenarios regarding photorealism are art or not.
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2021-10-0720 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 142 | The Kadinsky KhroniclesIn this podcast, we give a brief explanation of Kadinsky and who he was as an artist and compare the aesthetics of his art to other forms of art such as music and poetry and how they might relate to his works.
2021-09-2126 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 135 | Who did I better ?Welcome to our podcast!! Here we discussed several different artist and their
music (Sneak peak we talk about Big Beiderbecke and S. L. Mismo). We discussed the
differences in their instruments and and their backgrounds. We also compare wether the
different artist could cover the songs correctly or not and does it make a difference based on notation.
2021-09-2120 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 146 | Dismantling and Constructing the Artistic Status QuoIn this week's episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we are joined by host Nicole Gonzalez, and co-chairs Andrew Deiters, Victoria Mckinnie to discuss about the inner workings of Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and to answer the question as to if Christo simply ceases to conform to the physical construction on a natural site, but as a project that simply focuses on the value and intent put into the process that makes an overall impression on the aesthetic meaning.
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2021-09-2121 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 139 | Words, marks on paper, or something else?This exploring art podcast focuses on a piece in Hamlet emphasizing storytelling. The creative process of art shown in this piece provides a narrative told by each character and the events that have taken place. Hamlet’s goal is to make us feel something. This then relates to our chapter entitled “Puzzles About Art” in it’s emphasis on the audience’s response to the piece.
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Artist: Matthias Steiner
2021-09-2113 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 147 | The Three Art Amigos of Episode 147The Three Art Amigos went on a rant about how minimal art is taking over the world. They also mentioned how early philosophers like Richard Wollhiem and Mallarme don't get enough credit for their work. The main squeeze of their first podcast was about a strange case of writer's block. They talked about different ways to escape the funk and if nothing is actually enough.
2021-09-2130 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 128 | IS IT MAGIC OR IS IT ART?In today’s podcast episode “Is it Magic or Is it Art '' we discuss whether Tristan Tzar’s work in Tom Stoppard’s play, Travesties, is poetry considering he simply cut up Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet and pulled words out of a hat to create his work. We’ll also discuss whether a young girl’s inspired work is poetry as well. Are both of these works original or is this a case of the copycats? Join us in the discussion as we analyze several philosophers’ perspectives leading to a series of questions about what is to be considered art.
2021-09-2122 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 127 | Ben Vautier Claims, “Je suis art,” but Is He Really?In 1964, Ben Vautier sat down with a placard saying, “Look at me. That’s all it takes; I’m art,” written in French and took a photo. This makes us wonder whether man can truly be considered art, and even further, what actually defines the term art? In today’s episode, Alton Giventer and Ashley Marin take a look at this photograph and discuss Vautier’s statement, along with the questions it brings up. Is art something subjective and up to each person’s individual preference, or are there certain characteristics that can be used to identify something as artwork? Join...
2021-09-2123 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 126 | Exploring Art Podcast: Build-a-Brick, is it Art or Not?In today's episode we join students Reki, Ruben and Tendani on covering Carl Andre's Equivalent VIII, its controversy, a similar "piece" and the question it begs, is the second piece considered art too?
2021-09-2118 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 138 | The Art HourIn this alluring podcast, Ethan Thompson and Angel Otero dive into the artistic process of art legends. You won't be able to get enough of this educational, historical, and informational art podcast that you never knew you need! So whether it's Michelangelo, Steven Speilburg, or Christo, you know you can find it here at the Art Hour! What hour is it? The art hour! Listen today
2021-09-2120 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 133 | Exploring the different ways one can define art.Are you interested in exploring the maze that is the world of art? How about adopting the ability to appreciate and dissect various aspects that go into art? Or even the philosophical side in questions what is art, how can one define it, can it be defined? If you resonate with these questions don’t worry as you are not alone. Within this podcast we (Federico, Gaby, and Logan) are going to explore these aspects of art right alongside you. We will take you along our thought processes, discussions, agreements and disagreements, and many other things. All you need to...
2021-09-2127 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 136 | The Carnegie Institute: Fraud or Not?In today’s podcast episode, Jolyn and Kristin will be discussing Sol LeWitt’s drawing at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. The museum wants to “move” this painting, but what happens when moving a painting means creating a whole new piece of artwork? Would redrawing the painting still be considered Sol LeWitt's art even after it's "relocated"? Sol LeWitt was an American conceptual artist linked to various movements including conceptualism and minimalism. He is known for his contribution to the philosophy of conceptual art. Part of his contribution was his somewhat controversial way of creating and distributing his art. Sol LeWitt...
2021-09-2121 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 131 | The Fountain that was ExiledIn today’s episode, Kaylor Cruz and Itzel Castellon dives into The Fountain. This ready-made piece was entered into an exhibition of the Society of Independent Artists in New York in 1917. French artist Marcel Duchamp, the culprit of it all. The spark that ignited many future artists to create without judgment. A piece that has brought together traditional and modern artists to discuss and debate the true meaning of art. This episode will challenge you to define art, discuss the actions of the Society of Independent Artists, and see whether you agree The Fountain is art?
2021-09-2124 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 134 | The Captive Cat: Just Chained or Art?The statue of the chained cat still remains a true mystery. Is this a statue of a chained cat or statue of a cat that is chained? In conclusion, it does not really matter as the cat remains chained. How we view the chained cat will depend severely on our cultural interpretation and background. As for whether it is aesthetically appreciated to be considered as art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and art is portrayed differently by everyone.
2021-09-2122 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 129 | Pablo the Artist DuckIn this episode of Exploring Art, David, Zoë, and Casey discuss the perception of art and how it is seen from the viewer's perspective, as well as how different time periods affected the importance of owning art.
2021-09-2122 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 141 | Choreography, John Cage, and the Wonders of Silent PerformancesOn today’s episode, Jonathan, Katherine, and David discuss what choreography is, who John Cage was, and how silent performances like Cage's 4”33 changed the way people perceive performances. The trio also works together to answer the scenario of three dancers standing immobile in front of a moving background. Is this considered a composed dance? Is the silence meaningful? You can get all the answers to these questions in today's podcast!
2021-09-2120 minEXPLORING ARTEPISODE 125 | Can A Simple Note Be Considered Art?Today's show host, Dulayne Garcia, is joined by the newest addition to the art community, Amanda Toyos-Sitjes, on their exploration of defining what is art through their examination of one of William Carlos Williams's poem's from The Icebox, "This Is Just To Say". From their research on the artist's past to understand the history of the controversial debate on what should be considered art, Dulayne and Amanda are able to discuss their views on the art world. Through their connections to modern-day art, they are able to offer a new perspective on how we consider art pieces.
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2021-09-2127 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 145 | The Chain: Mere Theft Prevention or A Whole New Meaning?In today’s episode, Jacquelyn, Ronaldo, and Andre discusses the Chained Cat, a bronze cat statue at Columbia University that was chained by school officials to prevent theft. The statue has become well-known by generations of students, prompting us to ask if the chain should be considered part of the art. This requires us to call into question how we define art. Does the artist’s intention determine if something is art? Or rather, does the audience’s experience and interpretation make something art?
2021-09-1724 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 119 | Diving into the History of Caravaggio and his "Conversion of St. Paul"Join us on this podcast episode as we talk about the controversial history of Caravaggio’s famous art piece “The Conversion of St. Paul,“ and how we explore its permanent effects on the world of art not only through the renaissance but also today.
2021-07-1721 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 108 | Portrait of Socrates; as art or as PhotographThis podcast seeks to analyze the significant differences between artists renditions of people and actual photographs of them. More specifically we determine whether we would prefer an artist’s rendition of Socrates, or a photograph of him.
2021-07-1529 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 112 | Finding Yourself through ArtSit with us through a discussion that will leave you exploring your emotions as we talk about one of the famous series in art history.
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2021-07-1423 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 120| Is the the Great Eastern Temple Overrated?In this episode of exploring art, We discuss the Great Eastern Temple and it’s great features. we also chat about how the backstory of a historical building as such can change ones point of view.
2021-07-1410 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 122 | Raphael's Depiction of PaulJoin us this time on the Exploring Art Podcast to embark on a journey that captures the essence behind the works of famous artist Raphael and the words of Joshua Reynolds, all while evaluating the philosophy within each topic. Aimed at the artistically inclined, your host Thomas Bier, and his castmates Nick and Daniel, will uncover the various amounts of lore stashed within each painting.
2021-07-1424 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 113 | Caravaggio's Conversion of St. PaulToday, my podcast group will not only discuss Caravaggio's life and work, but we will also be talking about his painting the conversion of St. Paul. We will also be answering questions like How he impacted art? How did he impact the world? How and why did he convert to Christianity? What were the principles of art and elements of art that were being used in the painting? We will also be discussing our opinion of the artwork and what it means, and we will discuss whether If Burckhardt and Berenson were right, Wittkower is wrong, and the horse can...
2021-07-1421 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 116 | Who says?In this episode we will be discussing can non believers understand religious art. Will they experience religious art the same way a believer does? Get ready to hear the opinions of 3 students that have had one too many cafecitos but still get things done! In our discussion we talk about interpreting different aspects of art. From talking about Michelangelo to poems about death, get ready to go on a roller coaster of emotions expressed through art!!!
2021-07-1420 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 110 | Joan of Arc DiscussionAn Exploring Art podcast that will go over the story of Joan of Arc. There will be discussion of films and plays that are slightly inaccurate, pertaining to the original story of Joan of arc. Back and forth commentary will occur between the students: Isabel , Valerie, Gerardo , Alondra, and Eduardo.
2021-07-1425 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 114 | Into The Great Eastern TempleIn this episode of Exploring Art, we discuss The Great Eastern Temple catalogue from the Chicago Art Institute and how knowing the backstory of an art piece may change your perspective.
2021-07-1421 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 123 | When Art and Religion IntertwinePrepare yourself to embark in journey through the different types of religious art. Today you will be taking a little trip to the European Renaissance, Greece, Africa and Asia. In this episode we will be discussing what theology means, what exactly is a theologian and how deep of an understanding you need to truly appreciate religious art. We will also be discussing the differences between the religious art of various cultures as well as the impact it had on people.
2021-07-1428 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 115 | Raphael and the Apostles: Accuracy or Inaccuracy?In this episode, join Anja Mihajlov and Carlos Quintanilla, and myself George Chavez as we explore and magnificently speculate the level of accuracy behind Raphael's depiction of Christ's twelve apostles. We address questions about what is considered accurate and more. Stay enlightened and "Adidas!"
2021-07-1328 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 118 | Cezanne The Mountain ManHello! Welcome to our podcast! In this podcast, we talk about Paul Cezanne and his painting, Mont-Sainte-Victoire.We discuss the reason behind the painting, his style choices, our thoughts and opinions in the art, and of the meaning behind his reasons.We reflect on similar situations and takes that lead to our conclusion of the artwork.
2021-07-1329 minEXPLORING ARTEPISODE 117 | he case of the "Copycat"Welcome to episode 117 of Exploring Art Podcast. In today's podcast episode, we are going to be taking a deep dive into 2 cases of "copycat". We have two artists who were discredited for their work, once revealed that they were women and not of their male counterparts. We are going to uncover the gender biases of art in time periods and how the identity of a painter can sometimes change a viewer's perception of art. How do we know a man painted this? How do we know a woman painted this? What properties make it feminine? Does it really matter? All...
2021-07-1235 minEXPLORING ARTEPISODE 124 | Man or Woman? Who could the mysterious painter be?Welcome to another episode of Exploring art. In today’s episode we explored the case of the LadyLike Hand. Gabriella, Ikar, and Trishana all dived into understanding the mind of an art critic and the value of a painting based on whether the artist is male or female. We explored multiple aspects of the case such as the period, history, historical beliefs and more! Dive in to today’s episode to learn more.
2021-07-1251 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 109 | Is There Truth Behind Old Legends?In our podcast we find out if Alexander the Great slew the minotaur or if he was even around at the time. Do you want to know more about Handel and his work Messiah? Is Botticelli's Birth of Venus based on the true story or is it a facade? If you're into Greek and Roman mythology than this is a podcast for you.
Music Credit- Dream Cave Natural Inclination
2021-07-1220 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 111 | A look at the African Culture through MasksJoin us as we embark on a journey to understand the African Culture and significance in art. In this episode we will give some background on the Boki region of Nigeria and how art played apart in their society. We will also help our listeners understand the way they used masks to intimidate their common people and why these masks were so effective for this purpose as well as a few other reasons they were used for.
Music:Kevin MacLeod: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys [1 HOUR]
2021-07-1226 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 101 | Western African Art and its Meaning and AppreciationIn the podcast “Western African Art and its Meaning and Appreciation” we explored various topic surrounding the ancient art from the African countries of Nigeria and Ivory Coast. In particular we used an example about two masks that have similar purposes but utilized different beliefs. It was also discussed whether it is better to observe objects without any prior information or after being informed. Later on we commented on the variety and amount of ethnic groups found in these regions and how much their society was influence by art.
2021-07-0214 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 98 | 24 Days, Alexander the Great, and Modest NudityIn this week’s episode, we talk about how Handel produced an Oratorio in 24 days with almost no sleep and food, Alexander the Great and the probable truth of the Minotaur, and the Modest Nudity of the newborn Venus. Maybe Handel was in some stimulant? Perhaps the Minotaur was formulated by an exaggeration of a tradition in wearing horse costumes? Was Botticelli a woman? The Venus alluding to Genesis from the Bible?
2021-07-0241 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 104 | Art from the Land of the Rising SunIn this episode, we delve into Japanese Buddhism and its art and discuss its significance in art history.
2021-06-2822 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 97 | Socrates: Portrait or Photograph?On this episode of Exploring Art, we will be discussing the importance of portraiture through the lens of two great artists, Rembrandt Van Rijn and Alfred Stieglitz. We will be discussing these two giants through the lens of one subject: Socrates. We will be taking a dive into our beliefs between having a photograph of Socrates by Stieglitz or a painting of Socrates by Rembrandt. Come join us!
Music- Background Ambient Electronic by Mit-Rich
Royalty License Code- ASLC-11A7CEC2-06EDD84E5D
2021-06-2620 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 105 | The importance of Realism and RepresentationA podcast about the characteristics on realism and the meaning behind artwork. We dive into a challenging debate about how art is represented by artists and how the use of realism can be meaningful.
2021-06-2621 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 99 | All About DreamsCan the images and thoughts in our dreams be thought of truthful? Carl Jung said: “Dreams are impartial, spontaneous products of the unconscious psyche, outside the control of the will. They are pure nature; they show us the unvarnished, natural truth, and are therefore fitted, as nothing else is, to give us back an attitude that accords with our basic human nature when our consciousness has strayed too far from its foundations and run into an impasse.” What do dreams represent? How do we find out more about our dreams? Welcome to Podcast 99's All About Dreams. Join us as w...
2021-06-2327 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 107 | The interpretation of femine artThis case studies discusses two different scenarios in which one shows gender biased views that shows a painter that's a woman and the other one as a "praise of a woman's femininity and artistic ways. Art can be interpreted in many different ways and views. Many critics in the day changed their way of looking at art because a woman painted the painting. Overall, art is messy and there's no way of telling if a woman or man painted it. What truly matters is the painting and what it speaks to you!
2021-06-2321 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 100 | Joan of Arc and the Philosophy of HistoricalIn this episode we talk about Joan of Arc and dive deeper into the philosophy of Historical Accuracy as well as how white lies and twisting of reality still exists in our everyday lives today! Why is it that reality is often told differently from what truly happened?
2021-06-2326 minEXPLORING ARTEPISODE 87 | UntitledThis episode focuses on key points on Chapter 3 that really catches the readers attention.
2021-04-1005 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 81 | The Value of History in Artin today's episode we'll be discussing Friedrich Schiller's play Jungfrau von Orleans which tells the story of Joan of Arc. This play however changes how Joan of Arc died. Instead of being burned at the stake she was portrayed as dying in battle. We'll be talking about the implications this has on the art as a whole. Does it devalue the art? Does it harm the art or it's viewers? Find out now!
Artist: Friedrich Schiller
2021-04-0820 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 93 | Maya GlyphsIn this Podcast we talk about the Mayan culture and the different things they were known for. Such as their religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and other specifics about their culture.
2021-03-3015 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 83 | The Proof Is In The PaintingGroup Six discusses the art stylings of Cezanne and his famous painting, “Mont Sainte Victoire”. Is it possible to find meaning in a painting that’s been painted over and over again? Join in as Group Six talks about the painting, “Mont Sainte Victorie” and why Cezanne was able to identify with it. Is anyone able to identify with a painting. Tune in to find out!
2021-03-2421 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 88 | Auditory Art PodcastArt can also be auditory! We talk about how different pieces of auditory art such as symphonies can be interpreted differently by the audience depending on their personal experiences, even though the authors specifically mean to share something else.
"Pacific 231" by Arthur Honegger
"Symphonia Domestica" by Richard Strauss
2021-03-2423 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 96 | Gender Biases in ArtOn this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, 3 students of the craft come together to discuss whether or not gender is a key factor in art history. By taking a look at how critiques of art vary depending on the gender of an artist, we explore how a male dominated industry treats women and their work. Is there a difference in the styles of men and women in regards to art? Or do people base their opinions solely on how they view the opposite gender as a whole?
2021-03-2423 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 95 | African Art through the Masks EyesExploring Art Podcast is a reliably stimulating show capturing fine arts through a creative lense. This week we are joined by guest show host Rocio Cejas and her guest John Haberkorn. In a unique group panel/interview hybrid, they explore a case study observing the detail-oriented world of African Art. Additionally they discover what it means to consider an artist's intentions of their pieces. Don't miss out on this weeks though-provoking episode!
2021-03-2421 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 79 | "The Minotaur and the Venus"During the 79th episode of “Exploring Art Podcast,” we have Ana, Bela, and Ruben discussing “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli. During the episode, they go over “Alexander slew the Minotaur” and the symbolism behind it, “The Birth of Venus” and how they relate to each other. The topic of whether or not these works of art serve to be true, false, or neither true nor false. While speaking about these topics, they go over the meaning of art expression and how it helps to both ingrain and impart emotions into art. Find out more about these topics and much more during...
2021-03-2422 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 82 | The interpretation of art: philosophy teaches for centuries.Do we have the right to bend the way an artist is trying to portray something? Lets chat about the philosopher and poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol; a brilliant mind full of life and possibility, wasted to poverty. A case study shows trying to interpret the language in Ibn Gabirol’s poem differently than how it was written makes it weaker. Or does it make it stronger? You can help us decide! Solomon Ibn Gabirol, allows his viewers to expand their thoughts and mind with his spiritual and mystical tones within his works. Unlike other philosophers from his time, Gabirol al...
2021-03-2424 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 94 | The Vollard Mix-UpArt can be easily interpreted to our own imagination. Join me, Mila the Show Host, Christina the Outreach Manager and Melissa the Audio Engineer as we discuss the case of Cezanne. Today is our one day special episode streaming of "Cezanne's Conflict of His Frames." Here we will take you on an art journey that will be dating back to the late 19th and early 20th century. Stay tuned to hear about the history of Paul Cezanne, Ambroise Vollard, and the story behind the painting of "Diana and Actaeon."
Music: Jose by Grandom
2021-03-2422 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 78 | Explore the interesting works of Socrate, Rembrandt and Stieglitz, and what led them there!Art history podcast about the life and work of Socrate, Rembrandt, and Stieglitz. We will dive into our beliefs of portraits and photography of Socrate done by Rembrandt and Stieglitz. We will also explore what a portrait, self-portrait and portraiture are.
Music Credit: The Path to Abundance by Vincent Tone
2021-03-2426 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 85 | Artistic Perspective of the Great Eastern TempleBuddhism’s impact was fundamental to Japan, just like Christianity in the West, in terms of politics, culture, and society. Apart from bringing the Buddha’s teachings to Japan, Buddhism brought groundbreaking technologies to the country such as writing, architectural advancements, metal engineering, and art.
Buddhism artists were known to embody the religious teachings in mesmerizing works of art full of knowledge and meaning, the Great Eastern Temple and its magnificent sculptures being one of the many examples of such principle.
Could a contemporary person depict, discern, and understand the meaning and importance behind Buddhist art without the...
2021-03-2450 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 90 | "Als Ich Kan"From art admirers for art admirers, this episode is brought by two FIU undergraduates, Enrique and Alyssa, talking about the mysteries of the world's most stolen art pieces of European art. We are going to be diving into the painting's symbolism and the rebellion of Jon Van Eyck's work in "The Admiration of the Lamb".
2021-03-2421 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 80 | America Runs On DaydreamsIn today's podcast, We will be talking about the illustrations of dreams in art, as well as other forms of media in relation to our groups assigned art piece, "Him Dreaming of Her Dreaming of Him". Evoking listeners thoughts in order to analyze if the art lives up to its name. Dissecting the techniques of Carl Jung's Theory on Dreams and relating it to the case study and the art piece. Sit back, relax and enjoy--Dunkin coffee optional.
Intro Music by AlexZaves
2021-03-2424 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 89 | Art through Music and Film: A discussion on work’s by Hector Berlioz and Sergei EisensteinJoseph DiBono, accompanied by Leah Ferguson and Imelda Galvan discuss the significance of Sergei Eisenstein’s historical film based on the life of the first Tsar of Russia, Ivan IV Vasilievich “the terrible.” Through a panel discussion, the group describes various aspects of the film, as well as looking into its history. The group also shares their insight and opinions regarding the program symphony, Symphonie Fantastique, as well as the life of the famous composer, Hector Berlioz.
2021-03-2440 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 86 | Raphael and His Art ParadiseThis time we present the life and death of Raphael, author of the apostles' paintings, and Sir Joshua Reynolds, who criticized them in an unusual interview, capturing all interesting and creative topics, taking the listener to a new level of information and never-before-experienced knowledge.
2021-03-2313 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 84 | “Which of the Greats?”Do you believe that Art obtains cognitive values by teaching us about mundane matters of the world? How are we able to grasp the true meaning of art if we do not know the historical context in which they were created? Join in, as Destiny interviews Amber Escoto and they delve into the intrigue and complexities of Caravaggio's Conversion of St. Paul, to determine which one of the greats ultimately is right about their interpretations of this piece.
2021-03-2320 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 91 | Are Our Experiences Universal?In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Alejandra and Persephone take a dive into how life experiences can greatly shape our visual perceptions of art, through taking a look at Merce Cunningham's 'Winterbranch'.
Music Credit: 'Moonshine' by Prigida
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine
2021-03-2324 minEXPLORING ARTEpisode 71 | Slime Time !Prepare for a riveting discussion surrounding slime, its applications, its artistic values, and The Ooze Factor. come hear about the case study of Charles and the Slime. We're talking all things slime, all the time.
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