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The Art Assignment
Do Not Try to Eat This
Season 5
Episode 1
Dada was a movement known for collage, upturned urinals, and its radicality--a reaction to the horrors of World War I. It was NOT known for its food, but in 1961 artist Man Ray offered this "Menu for a Dadaist Day," and we cooked it for you.
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8:11
Jon Cozart's five favorite works of art.

11:29
We explore the recipes of artist Frida Kahlo.

8:10
A pair of glasses on an art gallery floor. Art? Or prank?

16:39
The epicenter of the art world is in Marfa, Texas?

8:03
Comedian and writer April Richardson shares with us five of her favorite works.

8:55
Look at what it means to make art out in nature and in the world from the 1960s to today.

9:19
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE was a groundbreaking artist, but also a serious health food enthusiast.

8:28
What purpose did museums serve? And why does every city have one today?

6:58
Hokusai's Great Wave is a woodblock print that was made to be reproduced.

9:40
We revisit ancient philosophers' thoughts on beauty.

10:16
Sampling, appropriating, borrowing, stealing.

14:07
The life and eating habits of artist Vincent Van Gogh,