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Remake The Met

Remake The Met

Season 5 Episode 7
9:20
BUTTER + EGGS = ART, sometimes

BUTTER + EGGS = ART, sometimes

Season 5 Episode 8
13:23
Trending Artists of the 17th Century

Trending Artists of the 17th Century

Season 5 Episode 9
10:50
The Case for Conceptual Art

The Case for Conceptual Art

Season 5 Episode 10
10:29
Art Cooking: PICASSO

Art Cooking: PICASSO

Season 5 Episode 12
16:23
Love the Art, Hate the Artist

Love the Art, Hate the Artist

Season 5 Episode 13
10:13
The Case for Realism

The Case for Realism

Season 5 Episode 14
11:13
The Myth of the Tortured Artist

The Myth of the Tortured Artist

Season 5 Episode 15
10:20
ART TRIP: DETROIT

ART TRIP: DETROIT

Season 5 Episode 16
17:50
Behind the Banksy Stunt

Behind the Banksy Stunt

Season 5 Episode 17
10:23
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Nudity

Season 5 Episode 6

The naked and the nude have been frequent subjects for art throughout the history of human creation, and also the frequent subject of censorship. What's wrong with seeing the unclothed human body? And what is its place in art?

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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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