EXPLORING ART

Episode 310 | The Plums

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be referring to the poem by William Carlos Williams. "This is just to say" and solving what diffe...

Episode 305 | Plum's Intentions

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey podcast listeners!!, this podcast is for everyone interested in art. In this episode, we will be discussing a "poem" about forgiveness and desire...

Episode 308 | 26’38”

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are even mildly curious about what a 4 minutes and 33 seconds of a so-called “silent” performance entail and the following breakdown, this ...

Episode 288 | Duchamp’s Controversial Piece of Work

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, join us for a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the intricacies of Marcel Duchamp's Fountain piece. A...

Episode 296 | Liverpool's Best Artist Is A Duck?!?!

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, Sofiya, Tayjah, and Damian discuss an interesting case study. A woman buys a painting from a duck!? In this podcast, you will dive...

Episode 299 | The Case of the Captive Cat

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delve deep into the case of the captive cat located at Columbia University. With untold theories and myths that will uncover the meaning behind the ar...

Episode 304 | Dada: Finding Meaning in the Absurd

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dada art movement is regarded as a reactionary art movement in the early 20th century. During this, Tom Stoppard, a British playwright, created th...

Episode 287 | "Tout est Art, Everything is Art"

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast join our host Noelle and special guest Fatima who will explore Ben Vautier's statement that he is an art and ...

Episode 295 | "Did You Know You're Art?"

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode of the Exploring Art podcast where we will discuss Ben Vautier’s philosophy on art and how he tried to change the public per...

Episode 282 | Cezanne’s Mountain

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on Cezanne’s special spot, Mont Sainte-Victoire, and a full comparison of Rembrandt’s portraits. 

Episode 258 | How Real is Realism?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will be discussing if inaccurate realistic art can be meaningful, specifically Raphael's Acts of the Apostles. Miles Ahead - L...

Episode 284 | Unraveling Art with Tee & Ray

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, art has been a way of communicating. How can one communicate if you don’t know the meaning behind the piece? Today we talk about a ...

Episode 272 | A Critic's Guide to Art: Photograph or Portraits?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast will be covering Socrates, Rembrandt, and Alfred Stieglitz. Rembrandt and Alfred Stieglitz both created portraits in their chosen mediums,...

Episode 280 | Finding Sanctity with Michelangelo Caravaggio.

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the 15th and 16th centuries, Europe was undergoing a Renaissance, where a newfound appreciation for antiquity allowed artists to express the id...

Episode 260 | The Conversion of St. Paul Controversy.

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in Art but only have twenty minutes a day? Well, This is the podcast for you! Exploring Art is a podcast that will give you short b...

Episode 265 | Is it essential to know the story or symbolization of a work of art to understand what the artist wanted to express?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast was about "The Great Eastern Temple"; our group had a panel discussion where we gave our opinions about how to help American viewers a...

Episode 279 | Exploring art: The Creative, the Skeptical, and the Holy

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome all artistically curious! Join us, fellow art enthusiasts, as we explore the relationship between religion and art. Expand your horizons as we...

Episode 276 | Cezanne and the Recurrent Mountain

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we will explore Cezanne’s life and style. His inspiration after painting MONT-SAINTE-VICTOIRE over 60 times. We hope you enjoy it ...

Episode 255 | The Great Eastern Temple, How Knowledge of Buddhism and History Affects the Meaning of Art

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jonathan and Alejandro as they have an insightful discussion on The Great Eastern Temple. They discuss the significance of understanding the hist...

Episode 273 | Photograph or Portrait: Pick your Poison!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today’s episode with host Jonathan and guests Olivia and Jania! We are excited to discuss photography vs. portraits, Rembrandt, Socrates,...

Episode 271 | The Original Influencer

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Winter and Pablo  dive into the lives and works of artists in the past, discussing their intentions, motifs, and even their customs. Stay a...

Episode 256 |Making a Mountain out of a Mole Hill

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kenneth, Anisha, and Osian come together to share their thoughts on the importance of finding your style as an artist, what inspires ...

Episode 278 | THE NONBELIEVER: NEVER HAVING LOVED; NEVER HAVING PRAYED

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Never Having Loved; Never Having Prayed. In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Breanah, Victor, and Yoheved discuss whether or not nonbelievers ca...

Episode 264 | Exploring African functional art with Victor & Moises

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will be exploring functional art from deep within the heart of Nigeria's Boki region. Specifically, we will break down the subt...

Episode 263 | Does a self-portrait truly portray one’s self?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to discuss what the self means when it comes to art. If you had to pick a portrait of Socrates by Rembrandt or a photograph of Socrates,...

Episode 267 | Rafael's Apostles versus Joshua Reynolds

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our podcast, we will discuss the representation of the Apostles on the “Act of Apostles” tapestry by the famous Italian artist ...

Episode 275 | All Things Zen in Japanese Buddhist Art

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma, Caryn, and Darielis observe "The Great Eastern Temple," the latest catalog in the Chicago Art Institute, and discuss the influence of Buddhism ...

Episode 257 | Gender Reveal! A Pink Brush on a Blue Canvas.

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Historians unveil the truth behind two prolific paintings! Can a woman have painted such a piece? Gender bias among the art critics? Today we discuss ...

Episode 261 | Raphael- Still the Realistic Deal.

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will be unraveling how the artist Raphael depicts the apostles as “noble” and why he has given them such high “dignity”. W...

Episode 285 | The Three Buddhist

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the three of us discussed topics on the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. The Chicago Art Institute produced a c...

Episode 270 | TO NEIGH OR NOT TO NEIGH

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we, Jorge, Paul, and Hanah talked about one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio also known as Caravaggio - Conve...

Episode 277 | The Real and the Realistic

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A realistic story does not have to take place in our days and our surroundings; it can portray life in a remote location or in past times, but it seek...

Episode 248 | The Great Eastern Temple

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly, Alyssa, and Pedro discuss the Great Eastern Temple and help viewers appreciate the Chicago Art Institute’s 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhi...

Episode 249 | Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore and analyze whether having prior knowledge of art helps in the understanding of an art piece.

Episode 233 | Japanese Buddhist art, its history and importance of exposure and understanding.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating episode, we cover the truth about the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. This episode covered by Irvin, Eddie,...

Episode 242 | The meaning behind the masks for the African People

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you know about African Art? African Art is unique and full of meaning and traditions. The Exploring Art class students will discuss bat-ea...

Episode 230 | Socrates' new Instagram

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Barbara and Diego discuss if we would prefer a picture of Socrates by Alfred Stieglitz or a painting of Socrates by Rembrandt. We too...

Episode 244 | Gen-Z Dive into History

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast Gen-Z Dive into History, we discuss the relations between Joan of Arc and her inaccurate historical depictions and if they tend to chan...

Group 253 | Religious Art and its Appreciation

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is great controversy about who can appreciate religious art. In this episode, we will interview renowned theologist Jenna Wynne and learn more a...

Group 238 | More than Meets the Eye

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Julia and Marcia as they dive into the world of understanding and exploring art. Today we look more deeply into the work of one of the most famou...

Episode 246 | The "Horse" in the Room

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's difficult to understand the purpose behind art when the artist was never out front with their artistic choices, let alone in the case of the hors...

Episode 250 | Socrates Selfie

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Kat, Claudia, and Beth talk about a viewer's question: would you rather have a photograph of Socrates or a portrait. Dive into the ...

Episode 231 | Solving the Captivating Mystery of Venus & the Minotaur.

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join co-hosts Josh and Samantha as they investigate propositions related to Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus', and the ancient Myth of the Minotaur. With ...

Episode 241 | Religious art, can everyone really appreciate it?

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, Klarys and her peers discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. They will try to answer t...

Episode 232 | Spiritual Maskings

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Guillermo, Gabriel, and Gabrielle will dive into the mysteries behind Nigerian culture and their Boki art masks that contain cultural...

Episode 252 | Joan of Arc: Embellishing Historical Fact in Art

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Emilio and Megan team up to discuss the controversy surrounding the historically inaccurate depictions o...

Episode 243 | The Great Eastern Temple, and How Background Knowledge of Art Affects Our Understanding of It.

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Explore Art Podcast", hosts Ethan, Sergey, and Erquis dive into the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji, which c...

Episode 240 | "Socrates: “It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one."

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be discussing whether we would prefer to see the famous philosopher Socrates depicted as a portrait ...

Episode 236 | Art and Gender

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashlee, Emilio, and Julius discuss the case of “A Ladylike Hand”. They talk about artwork, particular stylistic properties, and gender stereotype...

Episode 241 | Religious art, can everyone really appreciate it?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, students at FIU discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. Basically, they will try to an...

Episode 237 | Raphael: Misleading or Devotional?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast episode “Raphael: Misleading or Devotional”, we answer the question: Are Raphael's depictions of the apostles, and particularly of ...

Episode 234 | How Artists Come to their Paintings.

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Cezanne was not the usual artist, unlike other artists, his muse was the mountain, Mont-Saint-Victoire, located in the city he grew up, Aix-en Pr...

Episode 254 | "Alexander the Great vs. Botticelli, how context portrays the truth."

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, Kevin, Ibsen, and Francesca will discuss commonalities and differences between “Alexander the Great slew the Minotaur” and “...

Episode 247 | Climbing the Mountain of Realization: A Discussion of Cezanne's "Mont-Sainte-Victoire"

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Andres, Maydelis, and Emma all discuss a case study involving Paul Cezanne, and the time throughout his life when he repeatedly paint...

Episode 222 | To Believe or Not to Believe

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shanti and Kyle, the esteemed duo of researchers, dive into the relationship between theology and art. In this episode, the duo discusses the impact t...

Episode 226 | Should You be Knowledgeable or Oblivious?

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Arts podcast we put our heads together about whether it would be a better decision to view the objects first without ...

Episode 208 | Battle of the Sexes

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast Case, join us as we focus on gender styles in art and try to determine who painted the Portrait of Mademoisel...

Episode 228 | Repetition of Art through Artist Time.

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will solve a case study. To solve this case study we will discuss information about artists like Paul Cez...

Episode 219 | Venus’s True Birth

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we went over numerous topics from Alexander the Great, to the birth of the Minotaur and to understanding the Birth of Venus and it...

Episode 211 | The Truth about Joan of Arc

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does Joan of Arc's story mean to you? In this episode of Exploring Art, we will learn the story of the fearsome French warrior and discuss whethe...

Episode 217 | Four Noble Truths

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the eastern temple's history with religion and how that  affected Japan's artistic achievements.

Episode 206 | Art Rises From The East

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our host Alex and special guest Natalie discuss Japanese Buddhist art and the history of Buddhism, whether this art can be understood...

Episode 212 | Whose work is it Anyway? Exploring the Artist Hand

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast join Jasmine, Neil, and Richard for a spirited discussion about the work of the Dutch Golden Age painter Judi...

Episode 229 | What can art tell us about Socrates?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we discussed whether we would want a portrait by Rembrandt or a photograph of Socrates. Tune in to hear abou...

Episode 205 | Caravaggio and His Famous Work, Conversion of St. Paul

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode we will discuss the artist Caravaggio and his painting Conversion of St. Paul. We will also be going over art connoisseurs...

Episode 227| The Great Japanese Buddha of Tōdai-ji.

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to get our heads deep into what we know as Buddhism. Helping  listeners learn more about the Japanese Buddhist art f...

Episode 224 | Socrates on Display

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

n this episode, of Exploring Art Podcast our group surveyed various artist depictions of the ancient Athenian philosopher, Socrates.   

Episode 209 | Tapestries of the Sistine Chapel

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Within our podcast we talk about Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Raphael Sanzio who painted tapestries for the Sistine Chapel. Within our podcast we take a j...

Episode 213 | Connecting with Cézanne and His Work!

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we discuss Cézanne's work Mont-Sainte-Victorie. We will be solving a case study about this great work a...

Episode 218 | Uncovering the True Meaning of Art

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Helen and Gaby will be solving a case study that explores African mask interpretations. To solve the case st...

Episode 220 | Real or Fake; True or False?

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Digging deeper into what is perceived when it comes to propositions dealing with facts or fantasy. We will be looking into if something can be tr...

Episode 210 | Caravaggio and The Critiques

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we talked about Caravaggios, Jacob Burckhardt, Bernard Berenson, and Rudolf Wittkower's life and works. We mentioned what an art conn...

Episode 207 | West African Tribes Possessed by Masks

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this podcast and prepare for a learning journey on West-African cultures such as the Boki region in Nigeria and the Ivory Coast. You will u...

Episode 223 | How Best to Capture a Face Unknown

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the exploring art podcast, Sofia and Christina explore the artistic capabilities of Alfred Stieglitz and Rembrandt in their respect...

Episode 216 | Interpreting Caravaggio’s Conversion of St. Paul

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Caravaggio’s painting of the Conversion of St. Paul. Famous for his controversial realistic nature of work, the painting...

Episode 166 | The Life of Silvana Soriano

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art, we will get to know the artist Silvana Soriano and her journey from Río de Janeiro, Brazil to Miami, Florida. We wi...

Episode 164 | Is It Art Or Utility? A Look Into Modern vs. Traditional Art

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an interesting debate between a photographic or painted portrait of Socrates, a painting by Rembrandt, and the photography of Stieglitz.

Episode 194 | Night-Owl Art Explorers

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you awake at night wondering about the art mysteries of the world? If so, join us, the Night Owls Valerie and Suraj, in another episode of explori...

Episode 200 | Behind any Piece of Art, There is a Story Waiting to be Discovered.

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will be exploring the work of Italian artist, Caravaggio. Moreover, discussing the thoughts of art historians Jacob Burckhardt, Be...

Episode 165 | A Journey From Syria To Paris Through Art with Ola Abdallah

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ola Abdallah, an abstract artist based in Paris, talks about her upbringing and how growing up in Syria has influenced her art. She talks about her jo...

Episode 159 | The Journey of Peter Studio: From Law to Art

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Studl shares his unique perspective on how art influences people. Through an adventurous description of his art gallery, Peter detaches his back...

Group 179 | The Rebirth of Alexander & Venus

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An inside discussion on the backgrounds of Venus and Alexander the Great and their impacts on art throughout history. Listen In for our case study on ...

Episode 176 | Paul Cezanne and his Obsession with Mont Sainte-Victoire

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will cover the life of Paul Cezanne and the reasoning behind his obsession with painting the Mont Sainte-Victoire.  Paul Cezanne was...

Episode 188 | Believing the Beautiful Makes of Believers

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it true that a nonbeliever of  religion could not possibly understand the content of a religious piece? That religious pieces in themselves do...

Episode 183 | The Inner Workings of Saul

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be delving into the beautiful artwork of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, an extraordinary Italian painter that got his name by sheddi...

Episode 181 | Beyond Realism

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond Realism is a podcast which aims to not only interpret art but also to question it and it’s contributors. In this week’s episode we consider...

Episode 155 | Exploring Art in the New Generation

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this short podcast episode, Danisha and Samir get some perspective on how the art world truly is from a younger artist's point of view. They do thi...

Episode 186 | The Deeper Meaning of Art

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James Baldwin once said “All art is a kind of confession, more or less oblique. All artists, if they are to survive, are forced, at last, to tell th...

Episode 158 | A Look Into Samatha Lazarus' Creative Mind

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Lazarus is a multi-medium artist who has a love for fine details on a large canvas. Through her work she hopes to portray the feeling of diff...

Episode 192 | Caravaggio’s Conversion of St Paul Controversy

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Exploring Art Podcast is made for art enthusiasts interested in the possible misinterpretations of artwork. Episode 192 has a panel di...

Episode 185 | Finding Truth in the Historical Inaccuracies of Art

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this Exploring Art Podcast where today Alan is joined with Nicole to give you an insight on Joane of Arc, a peasant girl that eventually be...

Episode 182 | The Great Eastern Temple

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Art Podcast, A Florida International University student podcast for the creative curious! Today's case study i...

Episode 191 | Historical Inaccuracy Joan of Arc

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discussed the story of Joan of Arc, while also looking at some of the artistic works inspire by her. In particular Friedrich Schill...

Episode 190 | Exploration into Venus: Not the Planet!

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast dives deep into the mythology surrounding Botticelli's painting of the Birth of Venus. We discuss her connection to Mother Mary as well a...

Episode 203 | He Who Loves Mont-Sainte-Victoire

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cezanne made painting after painting of Mont-Sainte-Victoire, often from exactly the same spot. For the duration of Cezanne’s career, after his...

Episode 177 | Generation Change Art Perspective

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time goes on, and things change. During a couple years, people attributed women's artworks to men. There is no genre in art.  Interpretation depe...

Episode 187 | Photograph vs Portrait? A 21st Century Dilemma

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art, we will be discussing a 21st-century dilemma, photograph vs portrait, which is better? We will be discussing the bea...

Episode 199 | The Interconnectedness of an Artist & their Artwork

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, a fundamental resource for the creatively curious, Co-Hosts Stephanie Dahan & Christine Cunill investiga...

Episode 195 | Wabi-Sabi Dilemma of Art

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can inaccurate art still be meaningful. Can we be analytical of the art derived from genius and taste produced from judgement of art to contemplate th...

Episode 197 | A Lady Like Hand

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art, today we present Giovani, Axel and Nick as we explore and discuss topics such as how gender played a role in the cri...