EXPLORING ART

If you are even mildly curious about what a 4 minutes and 33 seconds of a so-called “silent” performance entail and the following breakdown, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we look into the case of American percussion composer and visual artist John Cage, particularly interested in his highly controversial composition titled  4’33” . We look at who he wa...

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, join us for a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the intricacies of Marcel Duchamp's Fountain piece. A controversial and artistically groundbreaking work deserving of its very own episode! 

In today's podcast, Sofiya, Tayjah, and Damian discuss an interesting case study. A woman buys a painting from a duck!? In this podcast, you will dive deep into the culture and geography of Liverpool, England, and learn exciting facts about politics and music. You will also hear a discussion on what is considered art and its philosophies. Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, or any app of yo...

Delve deep into the case of the captive cat located at Columbia University. With untold theories and myths that will uncover the meaning behind the art piece. We feature two art history students, Nicole and Cody, from Florida International University.

The Dada art movement is regarded as a reactionary art movement in the early 20th century. During this, Tom Stoppard, a British playwright, created the play Travesties. In the play, Tristan Tzara creates a Dada poem that ignites a couple of essential questions about Dadaism and of the works themselves. Join us, Victor Alvarez, Joselys Llanes, and Francisco Mederos, as we tackle the essential quest...

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast join our host Noelle and special guest Fatima who will explore Ben Vautier's statement that he is an art and everything is art.

Join us on this episode of the Exploring Art podcast where we will discuss Ben Vautier’s philosophy on art and how he tried to change the public perception of art.

Discussion on Cezanne’s special spot, Mont Sainte-Victoire , and a full comparison of Rembrandt’s portraits. 

In today's episode, we will be discussing if inaccurate realistic art can be meaningful, specifically Raphael's Acts of the Apostles . Miles Ahead - Lounge Jazz - Royalty Free Music by Danya Vodovoz

For a long time, art has been a way of communicating. How can one communicate if you don’t know the meaning behind the piece? Today we talk about a few details known in art history, its meaning, and the importance of understanding what you are looking at.

Our podcast will be covering Socrates, Rembrandt, and Alfred Stieglitz. Rembrandt and Alfred Stieglitz both created portraits in their chosen mediums, and we will be debating who made the better portrait of the philosopher. 

During the 15th and 16th centuries, Europe was undergoing a Renaissance, where a newfound appreciation for antiquity allowed artists to express the idealized virtues of a transforming society. As the Renaissance period gave way to the Baroque, themes of humanism and naturalism remained strong. Still, a new wave of artists rejected the typical bombast of established masters for subdued depictions o...

Are you interested in Art but only have twenty minutes a day? Well, This is the podcast for you! Exploring Art is a podcast that will give you short but concise explanations of moments in Art. This specific episode talks about Caravaggio’s life and how his painting “ The Conversion of St. Paul ” created controversy among several art critics. Join our host Cheilan and panelists Maria and Janet, who...

Today's podcast was about "The Great Eastern Temple"; our group had a panel discussion where we gave our opinions about how to help American viewers appreciate its 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. The Chicago Art Institute produced a catalog called The Great Eastern Temple, which explained the religious views of the period.

Welcome all artistically curious! Join us, fellow art enthusiasts, as we explore the relationship between religion and art. Expand your horizons as we discuss how your knowledge of one can help you appreciate the other. Stay tuned as we debate whether a belief is necessary or not to appreciate religious works from a variety of cultures. 

For this episode, we will explore Cezanne’s life and style. His inspiration after painting MONT-SAINTE-VICTOIRE over 60 times. We hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to stay curious.

Join Jonathan and Alejandro as they have an insightful discussion on The Great Eastern Temple. They discuss the significance of understanding the history and context behind the art and sculptures within The Great Eastern Temple. This episode covers some of the importance of the iconography within Buddhist sculptures and how a knowledge of history can help grasp the significance of many of the Budd...

Welcome to today’s episode with host Jonathan and guests Olivia and Jania! We are excited to discuss photography vs. portraits, Rembrandt, Socrates, Alfred Stieglitz, and more. Join us for an open, opinionated, and curious episode of Exploring Art. 

 Winter and Pablo  dive into the lives and works of artists in the past, discussing their intentions, motifs, and even their customs. Stay and listen as they share their opinions based on research and analysis taken directly from reliable sources, such as the "joy of museums" website and many more! 

In this episode, Kenneth, Anisha, and Osian come together to share their thoughts on the importance of finding your style as an artist, what inspires other artists, and what we can learn from those who have come before us.

Never Having Loved; Never Having Prayed. In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Breanah, Victor, and Yoheved discuss whether or not nonbelievers can understand religious art. Is the theologian right about what nonbelievers can understand of sacred art? Join them on this riveting episode as they explore topics such as religion, belief, imitation, and interpretation.

In today's episode, we will be exploring functional art from deep within the heart of Nigeria's Boki region. Specifically, we will break down the subtle meanings between two masks with a rich culture from the area. Please find out more about how we perceive functional artworks today with Victor Murillo and Moises Jimenez!  

Join us today to discuss what the self means when it comes to art. If you had to pick a portrait of Socrates by Rembrandt or a photograph of Socrates, which would you choose? I know this looks overwhelming… so join us and embark on our journey as we analyze Socrates, Rembrandt, Stieglitz, and their role in the meaning of self.

In this episode of our podcast, we will discuss the representation of the Apostles on the “Act of Apostles” tapestry by the famous Italian artist Raphael, according to Reynolds's following statement. "In all of the pictures in which Raphael has represented the apostles, he has drawn them with great nobleness; he has given them as much dignity as the human figure is capable of receiving; yet we are...

Gemma, Caryn, and Darielis observe "The Great Eastern Temple," the latest catalog in the Chicago Art Institute, and discuss the influence of Buddhism on Japanese art and the significance of this period.