Episode 622 | Deconstruction a “Pile of Bricks”:Investigating what makes art “art”

In this episode students investigate the qualities
that separate works of art from everyday objects
through a comprehensive analysis of Carl Andres
“equivalent VIII” more commonly known as “Pile
of Bricks” Through a review of what led to the
intense criticism and rejection this contemporary
work faced, and the factors that aided in its rise
and influence on the art world, a more clear
understanding of what constitutes art can be
reached.