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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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7:53
We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander on her epic journey around the world.
8:27
Artist Nina Katchadourian takes us on her journey of sorting an old book collection.
6:53
We meet Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich and receive the assignment to make an imprint.
6:11
We review some of the best responses to the 'What, How, Where!' challenge.
12:41
At VidCon 2014, we ask some of our favorite vloggers and hosts to do an Art Assignment.
9:53
We visit the Kansas City shop of designer Peggy Noland and talk to her about influence.
7:52
We visit Fritz Haeg in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug!