EXPLORING ART
A course for the creative curious!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 968
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 502 | MODESTY VS COMPOSITION
Welcome to MODESTY VS COMPOSITION a thought-provoking episode of the Exploring Art Podcast. In this captivating discussion, we delve into the multifaceted debate surrounding the aesthetic qualities o…
Episode 507 | Diving into the Ethics of Recovering Stolen Mayan Art
On today's episode, we discussed ethical issues regarding the recovery of stolen Mayan art and its importance in today's society. Other famous artworks have also been known to be stolen but still ret…
Episode 494 | Pittsburgh 1958: Modifications of Movement
Dejanna , Quynn , and David discuss the life and artwork of the one and only Alexander Calder. It is highly debated whether the manipulation of his artwork in the Pittsburgh International airport wa…
Episode 456 | Pre Columbian Art and the Dilemma of Funding Art Smugglers
The crime of art smuggling is a never ending business causing damage to the value of art. Join us in todays episode discussing the dilemma breaking the law and encouraging the pillaging of artwork or…
Episode 478 | The Ghent Altarpiece - Misuse of Religious Objects as Art?
Come join us today in this interesting discussion about the Ghent Altarpiece. From the details on each of the panels of the piece to the rich history it has had all these years. We also touch on the …
Episode 451 | The Painter or the Patient ?
In today’s episode we take a deep dive into Pollock’s work and the unusual circumstances surrounding it.
Episode 477 | Joe “Bronze” and The History of Princeton
Paul and Fabian describe a notorious figure named Joe Brown who was a renowned bronze sculptor in the early 1900s, Joe Brown drew inspiration from traditional Greek sculptures which influenced him as…
Episode 466 | The Life, Contributions and Works of Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder, who was known as ‘Sandy’, was an American sculptor from Pennsylvania. His father was a renowned sculptor, Alexander Stirling Calder, and his grandfather and mother were equally as s…
Episode 470 | Alexander Calder & Intellectual Property
Alexander Calder was an influential sculptor of his days. He accomplished plenty with his circus-themed and abstract wire mobiles. However, near the end of his life, he had encountered a peculiar alt…
Episode 442 | Was it Morally Right? (Jackson Pollock's Therapy)
In this podcast, we got to know who Jackson Pollock was and how his art has contributed to his debatable fame. We talked about whether it was right for Dr. Henderson, if it even was him, to publicly …
Episode 481 | The Controversial History of Ghent Altarpiece
The Ghent Altarpiece is an extensive and highly detailed polyptych or multi-paneled altarpiece, that was created by the Flemish artist Jan van Eyck and his brother Hubert van Eyck in the early 15th c…
Episode 485 | The Great American Artist; Jackson Pollock
In this Podcast, we will inquire a little about the life and work of this phenomenal artist known in the art world for his unique skill in his bold and gestural brushstrokes and drops, Jackson Polloc…
Episode 449 | Jackson Pollock and His Art After Death
Jackson Pollock was a highly influential American painter who played a significant role in the abstract expressionist movement. His unique painting style, which involved pouring or dripping paint on…
Episode 465 | The Color of Pittsburgh
In this episode, we will be discussing Case Study: The Color of Pittsburgh, by Alexander Calder, a Pittsburgh native. The American sculptor grew up as a scrappy engineer with an artist's heart. His m…
Episode 448 | The Desire for the Ghent Altarpiece
In this episode, we discuss the Ghent Altarpiece that was created in 1432 by two brothers ,Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck. This episode takes you on a journey on how the art piece was lost, stolen,…
Episode 471 | Autonomous Art
n episode 471 of The Exploring Art Podcast, FIU students Ethan, Cody, and Gabrielle will discuss a controversial topic: altering of an artwork. The group discusses the autonomy of an artwork and the …
Episode 455 | The Mayan Art Dilemma
Imagine yourself as a director of a museum in America, you are looking to purchase
priceless Mayan art to add to your Pre-Columbian collection and are offered the opportunity to
purchase an ancient M…
Episode 468 | Calder’s Collaboration
This podcast episode focuses on the history of Pittsburg and the enchanting art behind it. We dig into well-known artist, Alexander Calder and his most famous piece of art. We also discuss some of ou…
Episode 462 | Importance and Details of the Ghent Altarpiece.
In this podcast, we touch the topic on the importance of art on display, regardless of religion and we go into detail about the Ghent Altarpiece and its very interesting story during the world war. W…
Episode 475 | The Way We Mistreat Art!
The Van Eyck Brother's 1432 Ghent Altarpiece, also known as "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" is widely regarded as a masterpiece and one of the most influential paintings ever created. This masterp…