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You have surely heard these names - Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne…  Their masterpieces represent the art movement that radically transformed the world - and greatly influenced the art that you love to this very day. It’s called Post-Impressionism. 

In this episode from Curious Muse, we will find out more about this famous, pivotal period in art history.  

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When you think of art in the 1800s you might imagine grand historical subjects, mythological scenes, and traditional themes, lots of them! Well, that’s what art used to be before impressionists changed the course of it forever!

Why is Impressionism considered such an important art movement? What was so groundbreaking about it? Why do we think of impressionists as the pioneers of modern art? Many questions but we’ve got the answers, so let’s get into it!

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What comes to your mind when you think of the 1920s? For most people, the 1920s conjures up images of jazz, flappers, Old Hollywood, the Great Gatsby, and the Chrysler Building in New York City. It was a time of prosperity, exorbitant spending, and entertainment that gave rise to one of the most popular decorative arts and architecture movements — known as Art Deco.   

In this week's episode, we’ll dive into the history of the era and learn about Art Déco, the style that continues to inspire designers and architects around the world!  

#ArtDeco #Architecture #CuriousMuse 

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What is Symbolism? Who were the artists who painted symbolist paintings? What was Paul Gauguin searching for when he traveled to Tahiti? And what is Edvard Munch telling us with his famous painting The Scream?  Let's find out more about the late 19th-century art movement called Symbolism.  

With contributions from De Morgan Collection

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Hayao Miyazaki is a legend in the world of animation. Director, manga artist, producer, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki is one of the most beloved and well-known Japanese artists of all time — and for good reason. When you watch a Miyazaki film, it’s easy to see the care and attention that goes into every single frame. But why is his style so distinguishable, even among thousands of other great anime films?   

In this week's episode, we will try to go beyond mere technique to grasp the philosophy and underlying vision of one of Japan’s greatest directors — Hayao Miyazaki. So, let’s get started!  

#Miyazaki #Animation #CuriousMuse 

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The Spartans. Known for instilling fear in the hearts of their enemies at the very sight of them, this ancient Greek city state rocketed back into public consciousness with Zack Snyder’s infamous film, “300”.   

Who were the Spartans? What role did Sparta play in the ancient world? What made them a force to be reckoned with among the Greeks? 

This is Sparta Explained.

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The history of art is long and complex. It starts with the earliest creations using stone, wood, bronze, and natural pigments. Then, it ventures through the 15th Century, with the introduction of oil on canvas, before moving to the acrylics, sprays, and markers of the 20th Century.   

In this week's story, we want to fast forward to the latest trend in the realm of art: the digital revolution. This new age of digital technologies brought with it the widest range of instruments for contemporary creators. The new nature of digital art — computer born, immersive, and interactive — make it perfect for both artistic creativity and viewer engagement. 

The COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated this phenomenon, which has been in development for the past 70 years!  So, this begs an important question: what is digital art? Today, we will answer this question and take a detailed dive into the history of the movement. 

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Often known as the "Queen of the Curve," Zaha Hadid was one of the most admired and extraordinary architects of her time. Forbes even named her among the 100 most powerful women in the world. Her daring and unconventional buildings tiptoe the line between fantasy and reality, changing our understanding of what architecture can do. She has won some of the world's top honors in the realm of architecture, including the Pritzker Prize.   

So, why are Zaha Hadid’s buildings so extraordinary? What influences her signature style? Finally, is it true that her inspiration comes from the ‘Black Square’ author, Kazimir Malevich? Keep watching to find out!  

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Pirates. Few subjects capture our collective imagination more. In recent times, pirates have been the inspiration for countless books, movies, costumes, theme park rides, video games… movies again, more movies, very, very... long movies.   

But far from the cuddly, non-threatening image of pirates that prevails today, these were some of the most feared individuals in history. And, as we will see, the legacy of their rich, complex histories very much impacts our world today.   

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Magical realism is an interesting word combination that is used often, but usually with little understanding. So, what is magical realism? Isn’t this term a contradiction? Is magical realism just a variation of the fantasy genre? Let’s investigate!  

In this video we'll explore: 

📍What is required of magical realism as a literary genre? 

📍Who are the most important writers? 

📍Where did it receive the bigggest influence? 

📍What are the most exciting books to read?  

#MagicalRealism #Literature #CuriousMuse 

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