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Art Therapize Yourself

Art Therapize Yourself

Season 6 Episode 20
12:00
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
Art Made in Adversity

Art Made in Adversity

Season 6 Episode 27
6:14
Art That Was Never Finished

Art That Was Never Finished

Season 6 Episode 29
9:32
The Definition of Art

The Definition of Art

Season 6 Episode 31
13:04
Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
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The Art Assignment

Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?

Season 6 Episode 19

Artist Henri Rousseau painted The Dream in 1910, and its imagery of a woman lounging on a sofa in the middle of a jungle was as surreal then as it is today. What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?