Kelly, Alyssa, and Pedro discuss the Great Eastern Temple and help viewers appreciate the Chicago Art Institute’s 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. They also mention the significance of fully understanding these works of art, meditation, associative iconography, and feature some fun facts to enlighten our viewers.

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

In this fascinating episode, we cover the truth about the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. This episode covered by Irvin, Eddie, and Susan reveals the lack of understanding of those who don't know about Buddhism and those who haven't had the opportunity to learn or be exposed to Buddhism and Japanese art. 

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-eared masks and their purpose for Boki commonalty, The Carlo Monzini Collection, and what special meaning have cowrie shells for African culture and the whole world. From this episode, you will know more about Nigerian, Boki, and Ivory Coast culture and their unique traditional masks.

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 took a look at the history of Socrates and why we should remember him as a strong, wise man and not as an older man. 

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 change the way we see art and that figure in history. 

There is great controversy about who can appreciate religious art. In this episode, we will interview renowned theologist Jenna Wynne and learn more about her field of study. We will delve into the religious arts and how they may differ across cultures, discussing ideas and hearing her perspective on how a nonbeliever interacts with such crafts.

Music Credit: Dan Henig - Russian River (Instrumental)

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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 famous artists to live, Raphael, the Renaissance master. We will question some of his artistic choices and the hidden meanings behind them. Stay curious and listen to this innovative podcast series as we explore art and its deeper meanings. 

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 horse in Caravaggio's The Conversion of St. Paul. Join FIU students, Kathryn Maldonado and Amaranta Bailly, as they reflect and analyze the deeper meanings of Caravaggio's decision to paint the animal that has fueled debates for centuries. To stay in touch with the past, present, and future of art, tune in to this explorative podcast series!

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Intro: Gucci Louis - Rap Beat 2

Outro: nawhij - Hydrangea

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 history of Socrates, Rembrandt, and Alfred Stieglitz while engaging in a fun discussion.