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My Top 40 Art Reflections

My Top 40 Art Reflections

Season 6 Episode 15
9:25
Why Do Corporations Buy Art?

Why Do Corporations Buy Art?

Season 6 Episode 16
10:23
Is Instagram Changing Art?

Is Instagram Changing Art?

Season 6 Episode 17
11:16
The $150,000 Banana

The $150,000 Banana

Season 6 Episode 18
11:51
Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?

Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?

Season 6 Episode 19
11:59
Art Therapize Yourself

Art Therapize Yourself

Season 6 Episode 20
12:00
Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara

Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara

Season 6 Episode 21
15:29
The Case for Video Games

The Case for Video Games

Season 6 Episode 22
12:45
What Makes a Masterpiece?

What Makes a Masterpiece?

Season 6 Episode 23
12:35
Creativity is Overrated

Creativity is Overrated

Season 6 Episode 25
9:55
Art That Brings Me Comfort

Art That Brings Me Comfort

Season 6 Episode 26
11:38
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Impressionism

Season 6 Episode 14

Impressionism is one of the best known and loved movements in Art History, but why? We present a case for why Impressionism is interesting and worth your attention and admiration, beyond the famous names behind it of Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Mary Cassatt, Alfred Sisley, Camille Pissaro, Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, et al.

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Desktop Monument - Lee Boroson
7:30
Lee Boroson assigns us to create a desktop creation.
How to Critique
6:27
We discuss the conventions of art critique.
Photo a Friend - Tanja Hollander
7:53
We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander on her epic journey around the world.
Off: Highlights
5:58
We review some of the best responses to the 'Off' assignment.
Find Your Band - Bang on A Can
11:32
We met with experimental musicians Mark Stewart and Julia Wolfe.
Sorted Books - Nina Katchadourian
8:27
Artist Nina Katchadourian takes us on her journey of sorting an old book collection.
Imprint - Sopheap Pich
6:53
We meet Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich and receive the assignment to make an imprint.
What, How, Where: Highlights
6:11
We review some of the best responses to the 'What, How, Where!' challenge.
The Art Assignment: Vidcon Edition
12:41
At VidCon 2014, we ask some of our favorite vloggers and hosts to do an Art Assignment.
Under the Influence - Peggy and Garry Nolanddios
9:53
We visit the Kansas City shop of designer Peggy Noland and talk to her about influence.
How to Learn About Contemporary Art
5:50
In which we talk about ways to find out about contemporary art.
Make a Rug - Fritz Haeg
7:52
We visit Fritz Haeg in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug!
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