EXPLORING ART

Historians unveil the truth behind two prolific paintings! Can a woman have painted such a piece? Gender bias among the art critics? Today we discuss "the weakness of the feminine hand" and how cultural bias can lead to unjust criticism. Stay tuned, and stay curious. Intro and Outro Music: Snowprints by Valante

In this episode, we will be unraveling how the artist Raphael depicts the apostles as “noble” and why he has given them such high “dignity”. We will be discussing how meaningful inaccurate art with realistic content can be controversial at times. We will be providing some background on Raphael the artist and Sir Joshua Reynolds as we analyze the artwork they have created regarding the apostles and...

In this episode, the three of us discussed topics on the 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. We brought up several topics, including the importance of being open-minded, different perspectives from different cultures or religions, and how today's world...

In this podcast, we, Jorge, Paul, and Hanah talked about one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio also known as Caravaggio - Conversion of St. Paul. We analyzed the artwork and discussed our understanding of the subject and what they represent. We discussed the comments of the nine-teenth-century critic Jacob Burckhardt, art connoisseur Bernard Berenson, and art historian Rudol...

A realistic story does not have to take place in our days and our surroundings; it can portray life in a remote location or in past times, but it seeks to adjust as much as possible to the uses and customs of those societies. This podcast will discuss Raphael's work during the Renaissance and amongst other artists, and we will discuss whether the realism in their work is real or unreal. Music cred...

Kelly, Alyssa, and Pedro discuss the Great Eastern Temple and help viewers appreciate the Chicago Art Institute’s 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. They also mention the significance of fully understanding these works of art, meditation, associative iconography, and feature some fun facts to enlighten our viewers. Song Hang for Days Artist Silent Partner Album Hang for Days Li...

Join us as we explore and analyze whether having prior knowledge of art helps in the understanding of an art piece.

In this fascinating episode, we cover the truth about the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. This episode covered by Irvin, Eddie, and Susan reveals the lack of understanding of those who don't know about Buddhism and those who haven't had the opportunity to learn or be exposed to Buddhism and Japanese art. 

How much do you know about African Art? African Art is unique and full of meaning and traditions. The Exploring Art class students will discuss bat-eared masks and their purpose for Boki commonalty, The Carlo Monzini Collection, and what special meaning have cowrie shells for African culture and the whole world. From this episode, you will know more about Nigerian, Boki, and Ivory Coast culture an...

In this episode, Barbara and Diego discuss if we would prefer a picture of Socrates by Alfred Stieglitz or a painting of Socrates by Rembrandt. We took a look at the history of Socrates and why we should remember him as a strong, wise man and not as an older man. 

In our podcast Gen-Z Dive into History, we discuss the relations between Joan of Arc and her inaccurate historical depictions and if they tend to change the way we see art and that figure in history. 

There is great controversy about who can appreciate religious art. In this episode, we will interview renowned theologist Jenna Wynne and learn more about her field of study. We will delve into the religious arts and how they may differ across cultures, discussing ideas and hearing her perspective on how a nonbeliever interacts with such crafts. Music Credit: Dan Henig - Russian River (Instrumenta...

Join Julia and Marcia as they dive into the world of understanding and exploring art. Today we look more deeply into the work of one of the most famous artists to live, Raphael, the Renaissance master. We will question some of his artistic choices and the hidden meanings behind them. Stay curious and listen to this innovative podcast series as we explore art and its deeper meanings. 

It's difficult to understand the purpose behind art when the artist was never out front with their artistic choices, let alone in the case of the horse in Caravaggio's  The Conversion of St. Paul . Join FIU students, Kathryn Maldonado and Amaranta Bailly, as they reflect and analyze the deeper meanings of Caravaggio's decision to paint the animal that has fueled debates for centuries. To stay...

In today's episode Kat, Claudia, and Beth talk about a viewer's question: would you rather have a photograph of Socrates or a portrait. Dive into the history of Socrates, Rembrandt, and Alfred Stieglitz while engaging in a fun discussion.

Join co-hosts Josh and Samantha as they investigate propositions related to Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus', and the ancient Myth of the Minotaur. With the help of guests Dynasty and Noemi, they will uncover the parallels and the answers to Venus' true birth. 

In this Episode, Klarys and her peers discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. They will try to answer the question:  "What nonbelievers can understand of religious art?".  Music:  "Kalimba"  By: Mr. Scruff Album: "Ninja Tuna"  Composers": A. Carthy and A. Kingslow"

In this episode, Guillermo, Gabriel, and Gabrielle will dive into the mysteries behind Nigerian culture and their Boki art masks that contain cultural enrichment. As well as going over whether art should be truly be seen at face value for our interpretations or given the history behind its origins.  Music for intro and outro: Shinobu Nagata Mario Kart DS / ComposeTitle Screen - Mario Kart DS...

On this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Emilio and Megan team up to discuss the controversy surrounding the historically inaccurate depictions of Joan of Arc throughout history. The two students cover Schiller's play Jungfrau von Orleans and Verdi’s early opera Giovanna d’Arco to give listeners a better understanding of how altering a story can hinder the value of a piece. Listen to them deb...

In this episode of "Explore Art Podcast", hosts Ethan, Sergey, and Erquis dive into the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji, which can be found in the Chicago Art Institute. Take a look at the intricate background history of some of those exhibits, and learn something new about Japanese Buddhism - all while understanding whether or not someone who has no idea about any of that st...

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be discussing whether we would prefer to see the famous philosopher Socrates depicted as a portrait by Dutch artist Rembrandt or a photograph. 

Ashlee, Emilio, and Julius discuss the case of “A Ladylike Hand”. They talk about artwork, particular stylistic properties, and gender stereotypes. Emphasis was focused on how the society’s perspective changed after acknowledging an Artwork was created by a female or by a male and the different criticism that was expressed to artists when something was believed to be done by a man when actuality w...

In this Episode, students at FIU discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. Basically, they will try to answer the question:  "What nonbelievers can understand of religious art?".  Music:  "Kalimba"  By: Mr. Scruff Album: "Ninja Tuna"  Composers": A. Carthy and A. Kingslow"

In our podcast episode “Raphael: Misleading or Devotional”, we answer the question: Are Raphael's depictions of the apostles, and particularly of St. Paul, true? False? Informative? Misleading? We first started by providing some background information on Raphael including some of his paintings. Then we continued by analyzing one of his paintings “St Paul preaching at Athens” in order to answe...

Paul Cezanne was not the usual artist, unlike other artists, his muse was the mountain, Mont-Saint-Victoire, located in the city he grew up, Aix-en Provence in Southern France. Cezanne got popular for his repetition of this painting, which allowed him to identify himself through his artwork. Do artists need to be repetitive with their art in order to identify and realize themselves? How does a pai...