5. Are Memes Art?

7. How to Read a Painting

El and Christine are joined by special guests Mitchell and Ryan as we open our tool kits and learn about visual analysis. When you first encounter an artwork, where do you begin? What are you looking for? And what are you looking at? Read more about the Breeches Buoy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeches_buoy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeches_buoy]

6. Can We Separate the Art from the Artist?

Have you ever learned something about an artist that changed how you looked at their art or your ability to enjoy it? Join El and Christine as we endeavor to decide if it is possible to separate the art from the artist.  This week's artworks: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/82820 https://www.collezionegalleriaborghese.it/en/opere/david-with-the-head-of-goliath

5. Are Memes Art?

Have you ever wondered what makes art art? Join El and Christine as we endeavor to tackle the age old question: is this art? In this first installment of another themed series of episodes, we ponder if memes are art by discussing their creation, inspiration, innovation, and impact.  Check out: 1. Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Portrait of Madame Moitessier, 1844–1856, oil on canvas, 6'3" x 3'0", https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/jean-auguste-dominique-ingres-madame-moitessier 2. Claude Monet, La Gare St-Lazare, 1877, oil on canvas, 54.3 × 73.6 cm, https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/claude-monet-the-gare-st-lazare 3. J. M.W. Turner, Rain, Steam and Speed, 1844, oil on canvas, 91 × 121.8 cm, https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/joseph-mallord-william-turner-rain-steam-and-speed-the-great-western-railway 4. Marcel Duchamp, R. Mutt, 1917, porcelain urinal,  (original is no longer in existence) https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/duchamp-fountain-t07573 5. René Magritte, Ce n'est pas un pipe, 1929, oil on canvas,  60.33 cm × 81.12 cm, https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/modern-art-galleries 6. ERMAGERD GERSBERMS!, 2012, meme, https://www.today.com/money/ermahgerd-r-l-stine-flummoxed-gersberms-meme-1b8036217 7. Bernie Sanders Mittens Friends, 2021, meme, https://www.capessokol.com/insights/the-bernie-sanders-meme-keeps-on-giving-analyzing-the-copyright-and-right-of-publicity-issues-when-an-image-goes-viral/ 8. Bernie Sanders Mittens Manet, 2021, meme, https://twitter.com/Cabbot_/status/1352171547335794688/photo/1 9. We struggled to find a good example of the candy work of art. We apologize for not being able to provide more context in this instance.

4. What's with All the Naked People?

Have you ever wondered why you see so many naked people in artworks? El and Christine will explore the depiction of nude human forms in various cultures and time periods over the course of several episodes. For our first episode on this theme, we start with Ancient Rome. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/251838 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/254925 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/257640 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/254697  https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/256403  https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/251476  https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1999-0426-1

3. How to Visit a Museum

El and Christine share some of their best-kept secrets, tips, and tricks on having a fun and empowering museum experience. This episode is perfect for the novice museum goer, and includes tips that even seasoned museum veterans will enjoy! The Metropolitan Museum of Art's website: https://www.metmuseum.org/ Please note! COVID regulations at the Metropolitan Museum of Art have changed since we recorded this episode. Consult the Museum’s website for the most up-to-date information.