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

EXPLORING ART ·

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...

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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

00:24:37

Episode 2060 | Mystery Of Murat

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2025/11/19

This episode explores the political chaos of the French Revolution and howit shaped the assassination of Jean-Pual Marat. We break down Marat’s rolein radical politics, Charlotte Corday’s motives, and the shocking way shecarried out the murder. We also analyze Jacques-Louis David’s iconicpainting and how it turned Marat into a marty-like symbol, The team and Iwill discuss how art can manipulate politics, emotions and public memory

00:20:07

Episode 2062 | “The Beautiful Lie: Unpacking The...

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2025/11/19

This episode explores the hidden politics behind The Death of Marat. We examine how Jacques-Louis David turned a violent murder into a beautiful symbol of revolutionary sacrifice — and what that means for truth, propaganda, and the power of art.

00:20:38

Episode 2097 | Perception as Illusion: How Color...

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2025/11/18

Andrew, Kenzo, and Lay dive into the depths of the film Billy Budd and its powerful tension between illusion and reality. We explore how the film’s co-writers debated whether it should be shot in black-and-white or color—and what that choice reveals about storytelling, perception, and truth. Together, we break down the psychological differences between black-and-white and color films, examining how each shapes emotion, expectation, and the illusions we experience on screen. Through real-world

00:20:35

Episode 2118 | Grotesque Humanity: The Cyclical...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of of beauty and horror in art through Fransisco Goya's, "Saturn Devouring His Son", and other works. We explore the historical impact and significance of art, debate how social conditions can effect artistic output, and the emotional impact of art on society. Furthermore, we discuss Fransisco Goya's mental and social state aswell as his mental fortitude as he aged, and what it meant for his art. Join us to learn about the

00:19:24

Episode 2116 | A Mouth Full of Time

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we take a closer look at Francisco Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son and why a painting so disturbing can still be considered beautiful. We explore Goya’s late life, the private world of the Black Paintings, and how his personal fears shaped this haunting image. The episode also breaks down the myth of Cronus and how its themes of time, power, and generational fear connect to Goya’s own experiences. We analyze the painting’s dramatic lighting, distorted anatomy, and intense emotional

00:21:44

Episode 2128 | The Painting the World Wasn’t Ready For.

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we talk about Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and why it shocked so many people when it was created. We explore how the painting breaks old ideas of beauty, uses new shapes and angles, and helped inspire the style we call Cubism. Our group also discusses Picasso’s interest in African masks and the cultural question that come with that influence. Join us as we look at why this paining stills feels bold, powerful, and ahead of time.

00:27:13

Episode 2129 | Intricacies of les demoiselles d’avignon

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2025/11/18

In this episode we explore Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, We discuss its radical style, cultural influences, and the tension between distortion and aesthetic truth. we also will examine the artist’s intentions and the reactions of his contemporaries among other things, Join us for a thoughtful conversation about art, culture, and the power of perspective.

00:23:11

Episode 2094 | Shades of Truth: Why Black-and-White...

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2025/11/18

In this conversation, we explore why black-and-white film often feels more emotionally ‘real’ than the colorful world we live in. We discuss Peter Ustinov’s choice to film Billy Budd without color and examine how moral tension, contrast, and simplicity shape the viewer’s perception. By comparing audience reactions, film theory, and examples from cinema history, we analyze why certain illusions can feel more truthful than literal reality. We also connect these ideas to aesthetic concepts from our

00:23:10

Episode 2123 | Between Awe and Terror: The Romantic...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we explore Théodore Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa, a dramatic and controversial painting born from a real political disaster. We discuss the tragic shipwreck and its political impact. We also examines Géricault’s artistic choices, and debate whether the work is an honest tribute or a romanticized spectacle of suffering. Join us as we explore how beauty, horror, and truth collide in one of the most powerful paintings of the Romantic era.

00:20:41

Episode 2100 | When Nature Becomes Art

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we explore the idea of the picturesque through the story of Lake George and the artists and writers who were moved by its dramatic landscape. Jasheena and Daniella examine whether beauty is something that exists naturally in the world or something that viewers create through imagination and framing. Our conversation looks closely at how perception, culture, and artistic traditions influence the way people judge a landscape as beautiful. By discussing the difference between seeing

00:21:38

Episode 2085 | Picasso's Dangerous Masterpiece

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most controversial paintings in modern art and uncovering questions about sexuality and beauty. Our group explores the history of Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and the scandal that kept it hidden for over a decade. Along the way, we question Picasso's use of African aesthetics and the cultural influence. Join us for a conversation full of discussion and curiosity. Piano Concerto no. 2 - Mvt. 3, Intermezzo by Sergei Prokofiev

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Episode 2108 | The aesthetic of Beardsley

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2025/11/18

Monroe Beardsley is an American philosopher known for his aesthetics, known for new criticism which is developing the concept of aesthetic experience. Monroe Beardsley theory of aesthetic experience is unity, intensity, and complexity. This relates to emotional balance or psychology because Beardsley believes emotions can become organized, clarified and harmonized. These limits come from the nature of aesthetic attention, the psychology of distress, and what art can and cannot do for a suffering

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Episode 2120 | "Truth or Spectacle? The Story Behind...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we explore the powerful story behind Théodore Géricault's The Raft of The Medusa and the real historical tragedy that inspired it. This episode discusses the shocking incident, the political scandal that followed, and how the artist transformed these events into one of the most emotional paintings of the Romantic era. We examine the tension between realism and dramatic style, asking whether the artwork reveals the truth or turns suffering into spectacle. Throughout the

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Episode 2119 | Truth, Tragedy, and the Politics of Pain

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we explore an infamous case of corruption that leads to a tragic disaster. We explore how corruption can affect societies as a whole and the struggles of humanity against it. We discuss the importance of the artwork in this topic and its emotional impact on the viewer as well as the emotions felt during the disaster. Join us for an insightful conversation that describes how corruption can tear apart the government and more importantly the citizens of said government.

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