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Episode 2071 | What Makes Something Beautiful.

EXPLORING ART ·

2025/11/22

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, our group discusses who Nathaniel Willis was, some of his history, and what might have inspired him. We identify some of Lake George’s natural features. Using Nathaniel Willis’ description and images of the lake, we broke down what beauty really is and what makes something “beautiful”.

00:28:16

Episode 2106 | The Healing Impact of Art and It’s...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, Haley is joined by Adam Sandler and Giulia as they discuss the proper usage of art. The group talks about Art therapy with specific examples. They use this to talk about a girl named Gladys’ mental situation and what she can do. Join us as we learn a lot of cool facts about art and dive into the mentality of people struggling and how art can help them.

00:35:04

Episode 2099 | Landscapes and the Perspective of Beauty

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2025/11/20

In this episode, we dive deep into the debate behind the meaning of picturesque and uncover the question of where beauty truly lies. Our group explores the writings of N. P. Willis, Lake George, and 18th–19th century landscape works as we debate whether natural beauty is inherent in the land or constructed by the viewer’s imagination. Join us to listen to historical explanations, reviews of artwork, and nuanced debate.

00:31:06

Episode 2063 | Healing Through Beauty: Can Art...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, we explore whether art can truly support emotional healing for students facing burnout. Using Gladys’s story as our starting point, we examine aesthetic experience through Monroe Beardsley’s theory and consider how beauty and creativity influence the brain. We discuss scientific evidence on music, dance, and visual art as tools for stress reduction and emotional restoration. While art isn’t a replacement for clinical treatment, we highlight how it can offer meaningful support during

00:22:54

Episode 2064 | “Can Suffering be Shown as Beauty?”

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2025/11/20

In this episode, our group explores how artwork can show moments of history not only beautiful stories, but also tragedies. Throughout our podcast we dive deep into the history of the artwork “The Raft of Medusa.” We discuss the events behind the artwork, the history, art style, philosophy, and the artist’s life to ultimately come to a conclusion. Can a painting representing so much tragedy be beautiful or does it empathize terror? Does the artwork show artist Gericault’s sickening thoughts or his

00:39:48

Episode 2061 | """When Violence Looks Holly: Art,...

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2025/11/20

Our discussion dives into why Marat’s assassination became more than a political event — it became a visual myth. We examine how Jacques-Louis David used light, composition, and symbolism to turn a moment of brutality into a scene of almost spiritual calm. Jeanette and Javier unpack the motivations of both Marat and Corday, along with the ethical challenges of beautifying violence. This episode asks whether art can change how we judge historical figures, and what is gained or lost when truth is

00:22:45

Episode 2059 | Martyrdom or Stardom?

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2025/11/20

In this episode we take a clear look at what makes a symbol work in different environments and why versatility is essential in branding today. We break down how a strong symbol keeps its identity across everything from a website header to product packaging to a social media profile. The discussion focuses on practical design choices such as clarity, scale, color use, and typography, and how these decisions help a symbol stay recognizable no matter where it appears. This episode is a simple and

00:26:07

Episode 2080 | Panic at the Studio

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2025/11/20

In this episode, our group explores what we believe is considered beautiful or ugly in art. Through paintings like Starry Night, and primarily Les Demoiselles d’Avignon we discuss whether or not we view them as “beautiful” or “ugly” as some may have. By digging deeper into the meaning of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, we give our own thought of this painting’s own beauty. Maybe even forming your own meaning of what this painting is to you as you listen along.

00:15:43

Episode 2076 | Saturn Death

EXPLORING ART ·

2025/11/20

Okay hang on Beauty in art can have many different meanings. While we do typically associate beauty in art with certain subjects or landscapes, beauty in art is more than just how aesthetically pleasing something is to look at. While beauty in art can comfort us, I think it is perfectly okay for it to disturb us. It makes us dive deeper into the meaning of art. Horror can also definitely be aesthetically moving. When artists play on a sense of fear or tension, it evokes strong emotions within the

00:21:56

Episode 2083 | Bloody Bathtub: Can a Crime Scene Turn...

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2025/11/20

How can taking a bath end up in a murder and can this be considered beautiful? Jean-Paul Marat can answer the first question and Jaques-Louis David can answer the second one. Today our group will be observing The Death of Marat painting and discussing the hidden messages in it. Towards the end we also discuss and share our own opinions about the case study. Join us for this discussion and learn more how not to end up being killed while taking a bath.

00:21:03

Episode 2079 | Beyond Color: How Film Tricks the Eye...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, we dive into Peter Ustinov’s bold decision to film Billy Budd in black and white, even as color movies were becoming the norm. Through a mix of research and discussion, we explore why audiences often see black-and-white imagery as more “real,” and what that reveals about perception and cultural habits. We also examine the debate sparked by film critic Ivor Montagu, who challenged Ustinov’s idea of realism and the illusions created by cinema. Our conversation explores the connection

00:27:37

Episode 2082 | Published to Death, Marat lays in bath...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, we explored the murder of Jean-Paul Marat, and unraveled the painting made by Jacques-Louis David, who detailed the scene in an aesthetically dramatic light. Our group discussed the origin behind the painting, the scheming behind the murder and the aftermath of it. We hope you enjoy listening to our discussion, just as much as we enjoyed unraveling it.

00:22:07

Episode 2075 | The Canvas That Changed Everything

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2025/11/19

In this episode, three students take a close look at The Studio in Avignon, checking out what it felt like when Picasso worked there back in 1907. Instead of just listing facts, they dig into how the messy attic, jammed with drawings and carvings inspired by African art, fueled the raw vibe of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. While one focuses on why it shocked people and the fear, another ties it to influence and exploitation, whereas the third links it to the depiction of the women. Because each sees

00:28:13

Episode 2072 | The Picturesque: Unraveled

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2025/11/19

In today’s podcast, we travel back in time to explore the concept of the picturesque and how its meaning has evolved across generations. We look at how different viewers- artists, writers, and tourists have perceived certain landscapes and artworks as “picture-worthy.” Lake George serves as our central case study, a place celebrated for its natural beauty but interpreted differently depending on who viewed it and how they framed the scene. By examining these shifting perspectives, we uncover why the

00:21:36

Episode 2077 | Seeing Differently: The Shock of Les...

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2025/11/19

In this episode, we discuss one of Pablo Picasso's most controversial pieces: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. We go over the painting's history and the meaning we each understood from it. We also question whether beauty can be found in such a "vulgar" piece like this one. Join us as we explore an artwork that has changed art into what we know today!

00:20:41

Episode 2065 | The Beauty and Horror of the Medusa

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2025/11/19

For this week's episode, we will be dissecting the beauty, hope, and horror found within The Raft of the Medusa. We will discuss the fate of the ill-fated Meduse and the artist of this piece, Theodore Gericault, and his disturbing artistic decisions. Why did he create such a beautiful artwork out of human suffering? Why do so many find this painting beautiful when it depicts such catastrophic imagery of death and horror? We'll be tackling these questions and more in this episode on the

00:20:13

Episode 2081 | Martyrdom in Paint: David’s...

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2025/11/19

In this episode, we go into a deep dive on Jacques‑Louis David’s The Death of Marat. Our group discusses how Jean‑Paul Marat’s ideals and Charlotte Corday’s defiance turned into one of the French Revolution’s most dramatic moments. It explains how David turned an assassination into an image of a vulnerability. Join us for a conversation of exploring beauty, propaganda, and ethics in art!

00:20:30

Episode 2077 | The Picturesque Lake George

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2025/11/19

Nathaniel‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Parker Willis’s The Picturesque: Lake George is a 19th-century American travelogue that blends the elements of nature, the artist's reflection, and a subtle romantic drama to lure the audience into one of the most talked-about landscapes of the century. Willis sees the Lake George not only as a lovely spot but as the "picturesque" living example - a measure between the still somewhat wild nature and a nature-like art piece. His writing is all about how the

00:22:29

Episode 2073 | Pittoresque VS Pittoresco: What Is the...

EXPLORING ART ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, we throw our hats into the ring on what the true essence of Picturesque is. Together with Perla and myself, Dantae, we will explore this vast concept and try to find an answer on what the definition of this broad concept truly is. We'll aslo give our own stances on the topic and see what new perspectives we can bring to the conversation. Join today to find unique perspectives on this never-ending debate, you might learn something new!

00:33:30

Episode 2078 | Why Old Movies Hit Different

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2025/11/19

In this episode, we dive into the emotional power and deeper purpose of black and white film, focusing on the work of Peter Ustinov and Ivor Montagu. Our group discusses the differences between black and white films, and colorful films. Using Billy Budd as a central example, we discuss how the different imagery can affect the feeling of moral tension and how illusion can sometimes feel real. We offer different perspectives and insights as well as share personal experiences that relate to the

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