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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
Art I Can't Show You

Art I Can't Show You

Season 5 Episode 20
6:24
Art You Can't Get To

Art You Can't Get To

Season 5 Episode 21
7:42
The Case For

The Case for Video Art

Season 5 Episode 22
9:33
The Truth of the Tortured Artist

The Truth of the Tortured Artist

Season 5 Episode 23
7:59
Artists in Love

Artists in Love

Season 5 Episode 24
7:59
These Farmers Weren't Farmers

These Farmers Weren't Farmers

Season 5 Episode 25
8:21
Art + Life Rules from a Nun

Art + Life Rules from a Nun

Season 5 Episode 26
13:12
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The Art Assignment

The Case for Realism

Season 5 Episode 14

What's the point of making realistic paintings when photography can do the trick? We look at the history of artists recreating the world as we see it and ponder why it's still happening.

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8:39
We review some of the best responses to the 'Desktop Monument' assignment.
Expanded Moment: Highlights
7:13
We review some of the best responses to the 'Expanded Moment' assignment.
The One That Got Away: Update
4:26
Oliver Blank gives an update on some of the best responses to his challenge.
Photo a Friend: Highlights
7:59
We review some of the best responses to the 'Photo a Friend' assignment.
Collaborate With Son Lux - Ryan Lott
7:13
Ryan Lott, also known as Son Lux, is a musician and composer who works in collaboration.
Find Your Band: Highlights
9:53
We review some of the best responses to the 'Find Your Band' assignment.
Customize It - Brian McCutcheon
8:22
Indianapolis-based artist Brian McCutcheon asks you to Customize It!
Ten Ideas That led to a Different Idea
8:33
This week we try our hand at a Top 10 list.
Artistic Alchemy - Brandan Odums
8:36
The Art Assignment continues its journey through New Orleans with Brandan "BMike" Odums.
Sorted Books: Highlights
5:55
We review some of the best responses to the 'Sorted Books assignment'.
Assembly Line - Bob Snead
8:46
Artist Bob Snead embraces gives us the assignment to produce an ASSEMBLY LINE.
Become Someone Else - Tameka Norris
6:44
We’re talking about your responses to Tameka Norris’s assignment to Become Someone Else.
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