Our episode embarks on a mission to discover if an artwork can truly be ugly, and how does that translate to an audience. We dig deeper into the works of Vincent Van Goh, who has many emotionally charged works that evoke deep contemplation about seemingly ugly ideas and dark emotions. From the work of Julia, Arsema, and myself, Delaney, we will get to the bottom of Vincent’s mission as an artist and determine if his works are literally ugly, or metaphorically ugly.

A deep dive into the subjectiveness and
objectiveness of beauty and aesthetic
experiences throughout art.

Today Jason and Isabella talk about art and its
therapeutic abilities using Beardsley as a point of
reference.

In our discussion, we delve into the visual allure of species such as tanagers and peacocks, examining the capacity of female birds to discern the aesthetic qualities of their male counterparts. To frame our analysis, we employ the principles of situational aesthetics in conjunction with established standards of objective beauty.

Dive into this episode as Franchesca, Soo, and Santi explore the reasons behind male birds having beautiful plumage and how it helps them attract their future mates!

Hector and Branco critically examine "The Night Café" and contend that its aesthetic appeal may be more refined than Van Gogh's personal assessment suggested.

Explore this episode’s enigmatic allure of picturesque beauty as we unravel its historical influence and dual linguistic origins. We have invited Lauren, Jean, and Hunter, and together, they will dive into the essence of picturesque beauty, its history, and influence and even bring examples to discuss, compare, and contrast. Was Nathaniel Willis right in suggesting that picturesque landscapes resemble beautiful paintings, or does their true beauty lie in the creative act of observation? Join us as we delve into this captivating concept’s French and Italian roots, sparking a debate that transcends language and delves deep into the essence of beauty itself.

In this podcast episode, Isabella, Macarena and Ashley debate how one defines beauty and how their personal definition impacts how they view art. 

In this episode Fabiana , David , and
Angel answer questions to work out the meaning
of picturesque

In this episode we explore what art therapy is, the origins of it, and the many ways that experiencing art can improve the life of anyone.