Best Art Curriculum Creator Podcasts (2024)

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Graphic novels, literature circles, and social justice with Dr. David Low... 1:04:44

13d ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Send us a Text Message. In the final episode of Season 2, Dani chats with Dr. David Low, a comics and graphic novel scholar whose research focuses on issues of identity and social justice. David shares how he came to be a comics scholar, why he believes comics have a place in education, how literature circles can be reenvisioned for graphic novels,…

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Creator Spotlight: J. Gonzo discusses creating comics, being a Chicano artist, and using his comics in the classroom... 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dani chats with J. Gonzo about his career as a comic book artist and author. He shares his experiences as Chicano artist and discusses the importance of representation in the comics medium. Additionally, he shares his views on the importance of the comics in classroom spaces as well as how he hopes educators…

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Teachers' reflections on teaching Gareth Hinds' graphic novel adaptation of The Odyssey... 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Send us a Text Message. Host Dani Kachorsky welcomes high school English teachers Shelby Stringer and Amanda Molitor to Reading in the Gutter to reflect on their experiences teaching Gareth Hinds' graphic novel adaptation of The Odyssey. The three teachers discuss why they selected Gareth Hinds' adaptation, their successes and challenges using this…

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Teaching 'Maus' for the first time: Challenges, successes, and future directions 29:19

3M ago29:19

29:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reading in the Gutter, Dani chats with Brooke Feldman-Cryan, a high school English and Theater teacher, about her experiences teaching the graphic novel Maus for the first time. Brooke shares her motivation behind selecting the text as well as some challenges and successes she experienced, and ultimately, …

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Reading and creating graphic novel memoirs with Dr. Sean P. Connors... 36:49

5M ago36:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reading in the Gutter, Dani hosts Dr. Sean P. Connors from the University of Arkansas to discuss reading and creating graphic novel memoirs. Sean shares his experiences teaching a college course focused on graphic novel memoirs, as well as a culminating experience in which students draft their own comic bo…

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Digital storytelling, digital comics, and STEM with Dr. Daryl Axelrod... 33:09

6M ago33:09

33:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reading in the Gutter, Dani hosts Dr. Daryl Axelrod for a fun-filled discussion about using digital tools to create digital comics. Daryl shares his experiences helping kids to create original comics related to science topics as well as his experiences guiding students through transmediating (or adapting) …

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Author Interview: Frank Baker discusses 'We Survived the Holocaust'... 28:33

7M ago28:33

28:33

Send us a Text Message. Reading in the Gutter host, Dani Kachorsky, interviews Frank Baker, author of the graphic novel, We Survived the Holocaust. In this episode, Frank discusses the importance of sharing and teaching Holocaust stories in today's day and age, as well as the importance of preparing students to be critical thinkers. Additionally, F…

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Teaching comics in different contexts (college, high school, and middle school)... 35:02

8M ago35:02

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Send us a Text Message. Reading in the Gutter returns with our first episode for Season 2 to discuss "Teaching comics in different contexts (college, high school, and middle school)..." with Jason D. DeHart. In this episode, Dani, Ashley, Stephanie, and Jason consider the similarities and differences in teaching comics at different grade levels, ho…

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Superheroes and social justice with Dr. Francisco Torres... 47:25

3y ago47:25

47:25

Send us a Text Message. The Reading in the Gutter team is [finally] back! In this episode, Laura, Ashley, and Dani discuss superheroes and superhero comics with Dr. Francisco Torres. Francisco shares his experiences teaching a unit called "Heroes of Color" in which students read and discussed mainstream superhero comics that also featured diverse i…

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Making and assessing comics in the classroom... 46:33

3+ y ago46:33

46:33

Send us a Text Message. In what we affectionately refer to as the Corona Virus Special, the Reading in the Gutter team, Laura, Ashley, and Dani, speak with Dr. Jason DeHart about making and assessing comics in classroom spaces. Jason provides insights based on both his experiences as a middle school teacher and a university professor. He discusses …

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ACTA 67- First chapters of ACTA book 31:39

4y ago31:39

31:39

“Me? Teach art? I don’t even know how to draw!!” Many of us started there. We felt a total lack of confidence in teaching art. We wanted to give our children all the benefits of art in their education but didn’t know how. Some of us did a few colorful hands-on projects with our children, but we could see they weren’t really learning the basics of a…

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A brief history on comics in education... 38:11

4y ago38:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Stergios Botzakis joins the Reading in the Gutter team to discuss the history of comics as they relate to education. In addition to sharing his own journey to becoming a comics reader and scholar, Sterg outlines common stigmas attached to comics and graphic novels in educational circles that still persis…

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ACTA 66- All About Art Events 1:04:57

4+ y ago1:04:57

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By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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Reading and teaching 'El Deafo' with Dr. Sara Kersten Parrish (Part 2) 31:57

4+ y ago31:57

31:57

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Reading in the Gutter picks up where Episode 2 left off. The team continues our conversation with Dr. Sara Kersten Parrish about her experiences reading, teaching, and researching the graphic novel El Deafo by CeCe Bell. Sara shares her experiences reading this book with college students and elementary school…

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ACTA 65- Special Episode: The Incarnation of Christ 1:08:21

4+ y ago1:08:21

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By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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ACTA 64- Picking out Art Supplies 1:26:15

4+ y ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Whether you're buying yourself art supplies, picking out supplies for your classroom, or purchasing a gift for a fellow artist, here are some tips on how to pick which art supplies to purchase.By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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Reading and teaching 'El Deafo' with Dr. Sara Kersten Parrish (Part 1) 34:18

4+ y ago34:18

34:18

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Reading in the Gutter team speaks with Dr. Sara Kersten Parrish about her experiences reading, teaching, and researching the Newbery Award-winning graphic novel El Deafo by CeCe Bell. Sara reflects on her identity as a deaf woman reading El Deafo for the first time as well as the pedagogical strategies t…

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ACTA 63- Art Projects for Making Gifts 1:04:18

4+ y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Deanna and I are chatting about our favorite art projects that make nice handmade gifts. We hope you'll try one or more of these! Full Show Notes with all the links: https://ridgelightranch.com/art-project-gifts/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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ACTA 62- Why Study Vincent Van Gogh? 1:13:41

4+ y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Vincent van Gogh is one of the best-known artists of all time. He's known for his unique style and strangely beautiful works and art, but also for his short, tragic life. Today we're talking about van Gogh and what we love about his art. -- Show Notes with links and photos: https://ridgelightranch.com/why-study-vincent-van-gogh-podcast-62/ — Visit …

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ACTA 61- Why Study Berthe Morisot? 1:08:12

4+ y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Images and Full Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/why-study-berthe-morisot-podcast-61/ — Visit RidgeLightRanch.com for Easy, No-Prep Art Lesson Plans. — Join our Facebook Group called Anyone Can Teach Art: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnyoneCanTeachArt/ — Find out more about Julie’s Book: Anyone Can Teach Art; How to Confidently Teach Art …

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ACTA 60- Why Study Claude Monet? 1:06:23

4+ y ago1:06:23

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Monet is probably the most famous Impressionist and he's known for his beautiful depictions nature, particularly waterlilies. Full Show Notes with photos: https://ridgelightranch.com/why-study-monet-podcast-60/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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ACTA 59- Why Study Edgar Degas? 1:11:37

5y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

This unusual Impressionist didn't enjoy plein-air painting (painting outside) or the airy natural light. Instead, he sketched and then returned to his studio to paint. He's most famous for his paintings of ballet dancers, but he also painted everyday people in the city and action scenes from polo games! In fact, he was incredibly skilled at paintin…

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ACTA 58- Gainsborough- England's Portrait and Landscape Painter 1:03:26

5y ago1:03:26

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Thomas Gainsborough ( 1727-1788) was a life-long painter who loved creating magnificent landscapes but found they didn't sell well. Instead, he paid the bills with portraits until he started combining the two into unique portraits with idealistic landscapes in the background. This made him England's most famous portrait painter and the King and Que…

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A little about why we're doing this... 31:19

5y ago31:19

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Send us a Text Message. In the premiere episode of Reading in the Gutter, the podcast creators, Dani Kachorsky, Ashley Dallacqua, and Laura Jiménez, share how they became interested comics and graphic novels as well as what motivated their interest in understanding the role comics and graphic novels can play in education. They also discuss their go…

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ACTA 57- Who was Rembrandt, the Dutch Baroque painter 1:03:19

5y ago1:03:19

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Join us as we chat about who Rembrandt was, what his life looked like, and how his the culture around him influenced his life.By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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ACTA 56- The Personal Renaissance Mindset- Part 2/2 1:07:08

5y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

We love telling out all about our own personal renaissance activities each episode (the things we're learning and creating)- But how can we foster this mindset of a lifelong love of learning in ourselves and in our children? We've thought up a few keys and wanted to share them with you! Full Show Notes:…

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ACTA 55- The Personal Renaissance Mindset- Part 1/2 51:15

5y ago51:15

51:15

We love telling out all about our own personal renaissance activities each episode (the things we're learning and creating)- But how can we foster this mindset of a lifelong love of learning in ourselves and in our children? We've thought up a few keys and wanted to share them with you! Full Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/personal-renaissa…

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ACTA 54- Drawing Texture and Tree Bark 1:10:08

5y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Texture is one of the 7 Elements of Art and learning how to create it can really increase the sophistication level of your artwork! Join us as we discuss how to create texture and how this integrates with the science of tree identification! Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/drawing-texture-and-tree-bark/…

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ACTA 53 Aerial Perspective and the Science of Light 29:57

5y ago29:57

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Aerial perspective (or atmospheric perspective) is one of the methods of adding depth to your drawing. Join us as we discuss the science of this and how to use it in art! Full Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/aerial-perspective-science-light-podcast-53/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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ACTA 52- Fibonacci and Abstract Art 58:14

5y ago58:14

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Who was Fibonacci? Why should we learn about him? How does his number sequence relate to art? Join us as we talk about this man, his famous number sequence, and how to use it in art. Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/fibonacci-abstract-art-podcast-52/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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51- Audubon and The Birds of America 44:39

5y ago44:39

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Show Notes:By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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50- Symmetry, Balance, and Leaves 23:31

5y ago23:31

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This week I'm talking about balance, symmetry and how they're related to leaves! Deanna's unavailable, so it's a solo episode this week! Full show notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/balance-symmetry-leaves-podcast-50/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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49- The Basic Shapes of Trees 52:30

5y ago52:30

52:30

This is the 1st of a new 6-part series on integrating art with science! Show notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/the-basic-shapes-of-trees-podcast-49/By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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48- How to Host Painting Parties with Emily Magone 24:39

5y ago24:39

24:39

Now that the school year is about over and we're starting to think about summer, consider hosting painting parties for adults (and kids) this summer to earn some extra income! Emily Magone has done this for years and now she's sharing all her secrets with you in her new package: "Start Your Own In-Home Painting Party Business." Episode 48 full show…

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47 - Tips for a Successful Museum Visit 59:20

5y ago59:20

59:20

As summer is approaching and you're planning your vacations, we hope you'll include a visit to a few art museums! Join us today as we discuss the benefits of visiting museums with your kids and how to prepare for a really fun trip to the museum! Full Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/successful-museum-visit/…

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46- Classroom Management and Art 1:08:37

5+ y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Welcome to Season 3 of the Anyone Can Teach Art podcast!! This week we're talking about classroom management. We're focusing on the art classroom but, of course, most of this applies to any classroom with children or even adults. Classroom management can be a real challenge for all for us, but there are key principles we can turn to, to help us be …

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45- The Best of Renaissance Artists 58:37

5+ y ago58:37

58:37

This 'best-of' episode is a sample of about 10 minutes of each of our six episodes about Renaissance Artists (Episodes #36-41). -For full show notes visit: https://ridgelightranch.com/bestof-renaissance-artists-podcast-45 -Please note: Starting in April, new episodes will be released every other Thursday (not Mondays like season 1 and 2). -For info…

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44- The Best of our Ancient Art Series 1:05:54

5+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

This episode is the Best of our 6 part series on Ancient Art (episodes 28-33). -For full show notes visit: https://ridgelightranch.com/bestof-ancient-art-podcast-44/ -Please note: Starting in April, new episodes will be released every other Thursday (not Mondays like season 1 and 2). -For info about our local summer art classes visit: https://ridge…

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43- Best Of 'The Classical Model and Art' Series 1:01:38

5+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Episodes #23-27 were about how to use the Classical Model to teach art. We're summarizing them for you in this 'best-of' episode as a great refresher or an excellent introduction to the Classical Model of Education and how to use it to teach art.By Julie Abels of Ridge Light Ranch | Art Curriculum Creator and Classical Homeschooler

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42- Drawing Drills- How to Improve Drawing Skills 57:04

5+ y ago57:04

57:04

If we're always determined to create a masterpiece with every sketch, we miss out on some of the best ways to improve our drawing skills. The best way to get better at anything is through deliberate, regular practice of a smaller skill set. In art, we use drawing drills to improve our skills. Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/drawing-drills-p…

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41- Why Study El Greco, The Confident, Transitional Painter? 50:14

5+ y ago50:14

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It's time for the El Greco episode. Just like how Giotto came before the Renaissance and helped to get it started, El Greco came at the end of the Renaissance and shows us the transition away from the Renaissance style of art. It's the last of our 6-part series on Artists of the Renaissance. Show notes and pictures: https://ridgelightranch.com/why-…

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40- Why Study Michelangelo, the Cranky Artist 1:22:07

5+ y ago1:22:07

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Michelangelo was an amazingly talented painter, architect, and poet, but his favorite art form was sculpting. He was probably the most talented sculptor who ever lived, perhaps even the most talented artist who ever lived. His art was dramatic, detailed, and always perfect. The people he sculpted were usually twisting or displayed in striking (or m…

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39- Why Study Albrecht Dürer, Renaissance Trendsetter? 1:03:10

5+ y ago1:03:10

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You can find the full show notes here: https://ridgelightranch.com/albrecht-durer-podcast-39/ Albrecht Durer was known as the “Leonardo da Vinci of Germany,” but he was a Renaissance trendsetter in the whole European art world. His impact reached far beyond Germany, partially because he traveled to other countries, but more because his Woodblock cu…

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38- Why Study Fra Angelico? 1:19:13

5+ y ago1:19:13

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We can see the Gothic-to-Renaissance progression over the years in Fra Angelico's works of art and have rich conversations about the underlying philosophies and worldviews that influenced art at this time. Fra Angelico's artwork also shows some examples of foreshortening, a key drawing skill! Click through to the show notes for all the links and a …

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37- Why Study Ghiberti, Creator of the Gates of Paradise? 51:36

5+ y ago51:36

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Lorenzo Ghiberti was a famous early Renaissance artist, best known for his three dimensional bronzed reliefs on the doors of the Florentine Baptistry. By learning about his work, we get to learn about relief art and it's somewhat three-dimensional nature. We can also gain an understanding of the role of the church and religion in Renaissance art an…

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36- Why Study Giotto, the Father of the Renaissance 1:04:34

5+ y ago1:04:34

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Studying Giotto is a great way to usher in your study of the Renaissance period because he's the Father of the Renaissance in Florentine art. We chat about Giotto's life, the hallmarks of Renaissance art and some art project ideas for your study of Giotto. Here's the full show notes where you can also leave us some comments: https://ridgelightranch…

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35- Four More Secrets to Adding Depth to your Art (part 2) 1:04:41

5+ y ago1:04:41

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In this 2nd half of our discussion on the 7 Methods of Perspective, we're talking about: Shadows, Angle of Lines, Degree of Detail, and Color! These skills are a little less intuitive so they're especially fun to learn and then see in everyday life! Show notes are at: https://ridgelightranch.com/drawing-depth-more-podcast-35/…

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34- How to Easily Add Depth to Drawings, Part 1 40:16

5+ y ago40:16

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This is the first half of our discussion of the 7 Methods of Perspective. In these two episodes, we chat about all the ways to add depth to your drawings. In this episode we discuss: Overlap, Size, and Horizontal Placement. In episode 35 we'll cover the other 4 Methods of Perspective. Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/drawing-depth-podcast-34…

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33- Illuminated Manuscripts 1:18:53

6y ago1:18:53

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We're going back to the Book of Kells and other illuminated manuscripts (as promised in episode 31 about Ancient Celtic Abstract Art)! In this episode we answer the questions: When and where were Illuminated manuscripts created? What were they? What can we learn from looking at several examples of Illuminated manuscripts? How do illustrations stack…

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32- Greek and Roman Architecture 27:26

6y ago27:26

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Its time for our conversation about Greek and Roman architecture! Join us as we answer the questions: What other cultures influenced Greek and Roman architecture? How has Greek and Roman architecture influenced present day architecture? What is perspective and how do I teach it? Is Architecture really art? What other professions / industries includ…

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