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Conflict of InterestCarl Miller on The War Dead and WoundedWhat did artists and photographers choose to show us of the horrors of the front line? And how did Governments seek to curb what its citizens could see? Carl Miller (The Kill List) travels from the trenches of France to modern day Iraq, via the paintings and photography on display at the Blavtnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries at Imperial War Museum, London. Guiding Carl’s journey is Claire Brennard, Art Curator at IWM London, and Professor Ana Carden-Coyne, Director of the Centre for the Cultural History of War in Manchester - encountering artistic works that...2025-01-1743 min
Mr. Hutchings HistoryCanada's Reaction to European Crises in the 1930sWelcome to Mr. Hutchings History, where we analyze key moments in world history. In this episode, we examine Canada's responses to major European crises in the 1930s, including the Abyssinia Crisis, the Spanish Civil War, and the Rhineland Crisis. Led by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada navigated a policy of cautious neutrality, influenced by domestic divisions between English and French Canadians.
Discover how Canada’s limited involvement in these events reflected isolationist sentiment and shaped its foreign policy leading up to World War II. From the failure of the League of Nations to Canadian volunteers in...2024-11-1914 min
Footsteps of the fallenA bloody great hole in the ground - La BoiselleSend us a textIn our latest episode we visit the tiny Somme hamlet of La Boiselle and look at the action which led up to the creation of the massive Lochnagar Crater, which stands on the site to this day as a memorial to the men who died in combat on the first day of the Somme.The men of Tyneside paid a heavy toll at the hands of German machine gunners, and we look at how German intelligence intercepts rendered any element of surprise obsolete. We hear about the three Victoria Cross winners f...2022-10-091h 01
Physicians' GalleryEp.54 - William Orpen: looking at bodies in medicine and artWilliam Orpen (1878-1931) produced numerous pictures of doctors and artists. Orpen suggests that in medical diagnostics, as in the production and evaluation of artworks, specialised visual skills are required.
In his painting A Mere Fracture (1901), which depicts a doctor examining a leg for a fracture, Orpen showed the close observation of surface detail and the knowledge of anatomy that he believed was required of artists. At the same time, in this painting and others like it, the artist included visual illusions and distorted mirror reflections, which cast doubt over the reliability of vision.
Speaker: Dr Keren Hammerschlag (Georgetown University)
Twitter...2021-04-0243 minPhysicians' GalleryEp.54 - William Orpen: looking at bodies in medicine and artWilliam Orpen (1878-1931) produced numerous pictures of doctors and artists. Orpen suggests that in medical diagnostics, as in the production and evaluation of artworks, specialised visual skills are required.
In his painting A Mere Fracture (1901), which depicts a doctor examining a leg for a fracture, Orpen showed the close observation of surface detail and the knowledge of anatomy that he believed was required of artists. At the same time, in this painting and others like it, the artist included visual illusions and distorted mirror reflections, which cast doubt over the reliability of vision.
Speaker: Dr Keren Hammerschlag (Georgetown University)
Twitter...2021-04-0243 min
The Curiosity ProjectEpisode The Twenty.Fourth - Emily AxfordThis week I speak to the energetic and curious Emily Axford about death, Joe Rogan and performance. You can find Emily performing on Dimension 20 (https://twitter.com/dimension20show) or NADPOD (https://twitter.com/NADDPod) (both of which I adore!)
You can support the Curiosity Project by following it (me!) on Twitter and Instagram @Tess_Curious
If you enjoyed it maybe buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/tess_curious. I'm looking for work right now, so if you sustain the deep darkness in my soul with a cup of coffee it can stave away th...2021-02-101h 35.jpeg)
Talking with PaintersEp 96: Scott Bevan on William DobellReading Scott Bevan’s biography of 20th century artist William Dobell is like viewing one of Dobell’s portraits; Scott takes us behind the exterior of the subject and into their inner life. He just uses words instead of paint.
Scott is a journalist, TV and radio presenter, musician and biographer. In this podcast interview, I talk with him about the life of Dobell in the context of the changing art world of the 20th century.
In particular, we go back seventy seven years to when William Dobell famously won the Archibald Prize with a portra...2020-09-021h 15
Plane TalesThe Airman’s CrossVisit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and you will pass another stone monument. It’s the Airman’s Cross, placed by his comrades to commemorate the death of an early airman, Captain Eustace Broke Loraine and his Sergeant, who died when he crashed his Nieuport Monoplane near Stonehenge.
This pioneer aviator deserves to be recognised not just because of his own place in history but for his friendship with a very special officer who he encouraged to take up flying.
The Nieuport Monoplane
Stonehenge
Trenc...2020-02-0618 min
ChromeRadioTHE STORY OF THE SOMME 26 | One Year On - Major William OrpenWelcome to THE STORY OF THE SOMME podcast series, which tells the story of the Somme Offensive in the words of those fighting on the Western Front and their families back home.
The series was commissioned by the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT and developed in partnership with the FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY BATTLEFIELD TOURS PROGRAMME and CHROMERADIO. It was first released to accompany the SOMME100 VIGIL at Westminster Abbey, held through the night of 30 June/1 July 2016 to mark the centenary of the opening of the Battle of the Somme.
In this podcast, WAR ARTIST, MAJOR WILLIAM ORPEN...2018-12-0102 min
Chrome360THE STORY OF THE SOMME 26A | Major William Orpen - James BirkinWelcome to THE STORY OF THE SOMME podcast series, which tells the story of the Somme Offensive in the words of those fighting on the Western Front and their families back home.
The series was commissioned by the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT and developed in partnership with the FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY BATTLEFIELD TOURS PROGRAMME and CHROMERADIO. It was first released to accompany the SOMME100 VIGIL at Westminster Abbey, held through the night of 30 June/1 July 2016 to mark the centenary of the opening of the Battle of the Somme.
In this podcast, JAMES BIRKIN talks about his...2018-12-0103 min
Chrome360THE STORY OF THE SOMME 26 | One Year On - Major William OrpenWelcome to THE STORY OF THE SOMME podcast series, which tells the story of the Somme Offensive in the words of those fighting on the Western Front and their families back home.
The series was commissioned by the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT and developed in partnership with the FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY BATTLEFIELD TOURS PROGRAMME and CHROMERADIO. It was first released to accompany the SOMME100 VIGIL at Westminster Abbey, held through the night of 30 June/1 July 2016 to mark the centenary of the opening of the Battle of the Somme.
In this podcast, WAR ARTIST, MAJOR WILLIAM ORPEN...2018-12-0102 min
ChromeRadioTHE STORY OF THE SOMME 26A | Major William Orpen - James BirkinWelcome to THE STORY OF THE SOMME podcast series, which tells the story of the Somme Offensive in the words of those fighting on the Western Front and their families back home.
The series was commissioned by the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT and developed in partnership with the FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY BATTLEFIELD TOURS PROGRAMME and CHROMERADIO. It was first released to accompany the SOMME100 VIGIL at Westminster Abbey, held through the night of 30 June/1 July 2016 to mark the centenary of the opening of the Battle of the Somme.
In this podcast, JAMES BIRKIN talks about his...2018-12-0103 min
Journey Through: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.The Frame-Up by Wendy Mcleod MacknightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/335715to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Frame-Up
Author: Wendy Mcleod Macknight
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2018
Genres: Non-fiction
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When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father’s gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. There’s one important rule a...2018-06-057h 00Feel Your Ears To A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook.The Frame-Up by Wendy Mcleod MacknightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/335715to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Frame-Up
Author: Wendy Mcleod Macknight
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2018
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father’s gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. There’s one import...2018-06-057h 00Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Frame-Up by Wendy Mcleod MacknightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/335715to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Frame-Up
Author: Wendy Mcleod Macknight
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2018
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father’s gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. There’s one important rule a...2018-06-057h 00
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Frame-Up by Wendy Mcleod MacknightPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/335715 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Frame-Up Author: Wendy Mcleod Macknight Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 5, 2018 Genres: Mystery & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father’s gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. There’s one im...2018-06-0505 minListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Frame-Up by Wendy Mcleod MacknightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/335715to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Frame-Up
Author: Wendy Mcleod Macknight
Narrator: Bronson Pinchot
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2018
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father’s gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed. Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and is perfect for fans of Night at the Museum and Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. There’s one import...2018-06-057h 00
Download Full Audiobook in Bios & Memoirs, Personal MemoirsSouviens-toi Jeanne : Le destin extraordinaire d'une femme ordinaire pendant la Grande Guerre par Geneviève Reumaux | Livre Audio GratuitÉcoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitre: Souviens-toi Jeanne : Le destin extraordinaire d'une femme ordinaire pendant la Grande Guerre
Auteur: Geneviève Reumaux, René Charlet
Narrateur: Évelyne Hotier
Format: Unabridged
Durée: 5 hrs and 47 mins
Langue: Français
Date de publication: 12-28-17
Éditeur: ABS-Multimédias
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Résumé:
"Jeanne était née avec le siècle et fêtait ses quatorze ans ce jour-là, un lundi pluvieux du mois d'août, comme il y en a souvent dans les Flandres, même en août. Mais ce n'était pas un jour ordi...2017-12-285h 47
The Fitzwilliam Museum PodcastsGallery 1 Redisplayed: Refurbishing the 19th-20th Century European Collection at the Fitzwilliam MuseumHear curator Jane Munro talk about the Museum's mission to refurbish and redisplay one of its most popular galleries, and learn more about three painters featured on its walls: Augustus John, William Nicholson and William Orpen.2011-02-1513 min
Listen to Free Audiobook in Bios & Memoirs, CelebritiesThe Bolter by Frances Osborne | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Bolter
Author: Frances Osborne
Narrator: Rosamund Pike
Format: Abridged
Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-05-09
Publisher: Hachette Audio UK
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities
Summary:
An inspiration for Nancy Mitford's character The Bolter, painted by William Orpen, and photographed by Cecil Beaton, Sackville went on to divorce a total of five times, yet died with a picture of her first love by her bed. Her struggle to reinvent her life with each new marriage left one husband murdered and branded her the 'high priestess' of...2009-03-053h 25
National Gallery of Australia | Audio Tour | The EdwardiansGiovanni BOLDINI, Portrait of a lady, Mrs Lionel Phillips 1903Florence, Lady Phillips (1863–1940) was the daughter of a South African land surveyor. In 1885, she met and married Lionel Phillips, who had become wealthy in the 1880s by mining diamonds. They lived in England from 1898 to 1906, during which time Lady Phillips developed a keen interest in art and bought contemporary works — by William Orpen, William Rothenstein, Walter Sickert and Philip Wilson Steer, as well as by Pissarro, Monet and Sisley. In 1919, her daughter Edith married the artist William Nicholson.2007-11-2300 minNational Gallery of Australia | Audio Tour | The EdwardiansWilliam ROTHENSTEIN, The Browning readers 1900The models for The Browning readers were the artist’s wife, Alice, and her sister, Grace, wife of the artist William Orpen. Rothenstein depicted the readers in a quietly lit domestic parlour, decorated in an artistic ‘oriental’ style. This work was influential on contemporary interior decoration. The simplicity of the decoration shown in this painting — the brass plate and the blue and white china and the glass vase with a branch of spring blossom — started a fashion for uncluttered interiors.2007-11-2300 min
National Gallery of Australia | Audio Tour | George.W.Lambert RetrospectiveGeorge LAMBERT, Lotty and a lady 1906In Lotty and a lady , Lambert presented an apparently everyday kitchen scene in which the housemaid, Lotty, is in command of her kitchen, looking out comfortably at the viewer. The lady, with head in profile and dressed for outdoors in hat and gloves, occupies the upper left of the scene. On the table is a carefully arranged still life with two fish, observed with precision. Neither mistress nor maid engage with these objects. They are lost in thought, posed as the still life.
The model for the lady was Thea Proctor. The model for ‘Lotty’ was Lottie Stafford, a Cockney wash...2007-09-2100 minNational Gallery of Australia | Audio Tour | George.W.Lambert RetrospectiveGeorge LAMBERT, The convex mirror c.1916This painting presents a group of people in a reflected image. They stand in the low-beamed living-room of Belwethers, a cottage in the village of Cranleigh. The former country cottage of Mrs Halford, Lambert’s patron and friend, had been taken over by her daughter Mary and her son-in-law Sir Edmund Davis after her death in 1915. Sir Edmund stands at the window in the background; his wife, dressed in black, sits at the table; a maid serves tea; Amy Lambert, dressed in blue, stands; Sir Edmund’s sister-in-law Amy Halford sits with her hands on her lap; and the artist look...2007-09-2100 min