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The Art Assignment
Art That Was Never Finished
Season 6
Episode 29
Artists have abandoned artworks for many reasons throughout history. Guest host John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks and explains why they resonate with him so deeply. Featuring work by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Alice Neel, Kerry James Marshall, and very many presidential portraits.
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Artist and designer Ben Denzer shares an assignment to make an ATYPICAL BOOK.
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What is art? How do we define art?
6:50
She shares an art assignment on creating your own Theme and Variation Cut-Out.
6:14
Allison Smith shares her thoughts and books about art made in adverse circumstances.
11:38
What art that brings you comfort right now?
9:55
You don't need to be creative or inspired to make art.
9:26
We take a close look at her painting The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas).
12:35
What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one?
12:45
Video Games are fun, but are they art?
12:00
What is Art Therapy? How can you use aspects of it in your next art encounter?
11:59
What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?
11:51
Artist Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall and sold 5 editions of the artwork.