EXPLORING ART

In today’s episode, we’ll immerse ourselves into one of nature’s most breathtaking exhibitions: bird plumage. From the radiant colors of the peacock to a parrot's use of color to determine their leukocyte (loo-ka-site), bird feathers are not just about flight- they’re about communication, beauty, and survival. We will soar through the cognitive abilities of birds. We will also explore the intr...

Van Gogh is one of the biggest names in art history. In this episode we study how Van Gogh describes his “ ugliest painting” and how it’s perceived to us, an audience influenced by his name alone. 

In this episode, we discuss a case study about a fellow college student, Gladys, and her inner troubles and how art could potentially be a form of therapy for her. We discuss the ideology of American art philosopher Monroe Beardsley and his thoughts on composition being the most important factor when engaging with an art piece. We delve deeper into these concepts and offer an alternative scenario...

Mateo, Diana, and Shaunn get a tad too personal over art, and the wonders it's done for their mental health.

Join Manny and Adri to dive into the world of landscapes and picturesque paintings!

In this episode, Jose, Jasmine and Adrian talk about Van Gogh's "ugliest painting" and and talk about ugliness in art.

In this podcast Daniela, Dale, and Hamed will discuss wether female birds appreciate beauty in male plumage or if they are just attracted to the survival assets of the male plumage. 

The relationship between artist Vincent Van Gogh and his self-proclaimed ugliest piece, "The Night Cafe," and the audience—Florida International University Exploring Art students Sven , Mariama, and Mela —is aptly captured in podcast episode #759, Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder: Van Gogh's Masterpiece of Ugliness. Sven, Mariama, and Mela analyze this dynamically highly expressive...

In this podcast, Michelle, Joshua, and Alexa will be discussing about the ideas of picturesque. Here we will ask about how landscape can be seen a beautiful, if there such did as ugly art, and the origin of picturesque.

Welcome to an enlightening episode of "Psychotherapy Unboxed" Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the intricate labyrinth of the human mind, exploring the myriad paths to understanding and transformation. Join us as we unravel the complexities of psychotherapy, shining a light on the diverse approaches...

Welcome to "Art as Therapy," the podcast that explores how engaging with art can be a powerful form of self-care and emotional healing, inspired by the teachings of Monroe Beardsley. We’ll examine different aspects of Beardsley's ideas, from the emotional aspects of aesthetic experience to the holistic nature of art engagement.

Our podcast will discuss Nataniel Willis and his perspective on “Picturesque” and how it applies to beauty.

In this episode, Briana takes over as host of the Exploring Art podcast. Briana, Laura, and Mario discuss the theories that Monroe Beardsley came up with when discussing the effects of aesthetic experience and how art can have positive impacts on people's lifes. This episode opens the discussion about how art should be more used when tackling mental health problems.

On this week’s podcast episode, we dive into the mystery of the perception of human beauty, and we compare it to an unusual species! Join us and see how we compare these to each other to see our point of view on the impossible question. What is beauty and how does someone accurately define it?

In this episode of "Feathers of Fascination: The Beauty in the Bird World," we're talking about why some male birds have really bright and colorful feathers to attract female birds. We wonder if it's right to say these feathers are "beautiful" or if it's just that female birds like them. We're curious about whether birds can actually see beauty like people do or...

Explore the healing potential of art in "Art and Well-Being" as hosts Valeria and Joseph delve into Beardsley's aesthetics. Discover how adopting an aesthetic attitude promotes mindfulness, offers relief from stress, and cultivates emotional balance. Dive into art to unlock self-reflection, personal growth, and a deeper appreciation of beauty. Join the podcast challenge by finding a...

In today's discussion me, Anthony and Samantha reviewed the information we reserved based on our case study which we used as the evidence to evaluate how important art is to a person's well- being and can it improve well-being or not? That was the final question. As the result of our discussion, we all agreed that based on the research and personal experience plus observations art does imp...

In this podcast episode Ibrahim, Dana, and Yipsi talked about the male plumage for birds and whether they are considered beautiful for humans and female birds. They explained why the bright colors on male birds get a female bird’s attention. They gave their input and opinions about several questions about beauty and the male plumage in birds brought up throughout the episode.

Case Study van Gogh's Ugliest Painting Latavia, Myles, Ugliest painting? WOW who would do such thing right? Well let’s find out , listen to our podcast!

In this episode. We talked about how in the late eighteenth century- the early nineteenth century, the idea of picturesque erupted the art world. We also talked about how beauty is subjective and how it is a personal preference

In this podcast, we talk about the case study of Van Gogh's ugliest painting and why people might agree or disagree. We also compare the meanings of "bad" and "ugly" in not only art but in music as well.

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, host Brittanie invites listeners on a journey through the intersections of art, emotions, and well-being, guided by the theories of philosopher Monroe Beardsley. Joined by guests Ken and Kendle, the discussion explores Beardsley's influential work in aesthetics and its implications for personal growth and mental health.

Have you ever wondered how exactly a painting can convey picturesque beauty, specifically in landscape paintings, from psychological, philosophical, historical, and environmental perspectives? Consider how the aesthetics influence you as the viewer when admiring art. Are these feelings purely visual, or are you subconsciously placing yourself within the scene depicted?

How does the perspective of beauty change from different animal viewpoints? Indeed, we humans have various opinions on what constitutes beauty. What, then, is beauty truly? In today's episode, we discuss the diverse descriptions of beauty and examine how birds perceive beauty in ways that may be similar or different from human perspectives. We hope you enjoy our episode.

This podcast delves into the concept and meaning of the picturesque, what it means to find something beautiful, and how we define that beauty. We also explore the philosophy of aesthetics, what picturesque means in different languages, and how it compares to the definitions we have today.