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The Art Assignment
Art You Can't Get To
Season 5
Episode 21
In 1958, scientists from Russia left a plastic bust of Vladimir Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, and as of 2007 it was still there. What does it mean? Guest host John Green ponders his fascination with this object and the changing nature of art.
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5:25
Artist and designer Ben Denzer shares an assignment to make an ATYPICAL BOOK.

13:04
What is art? How do we define art?

9:32
John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks.

6:50
She shares an art assignment on creating your own Theme and Variation Cut-Out.

6:14
Allison Smith shares her thoughts and books about art made in adverse circumstances.

11:38
What art that brings you comfort right now?

9:55
You don't need to be creative or inspired to make art.

9:26
We take a close look at her painting The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas).

12:35
What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one?

12:45
Video Games are fun, but are they art?

12:00
What is Art Therapy? How can you use aspects of it in your next art encounter?

11:59
What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?