The Conspiracy of Art | A Winding Journey Through the Ages

Spencer Rabin
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Episodes tackle big concepts in art history, rare gems, misconceptions, and more. No time period or culture is off limits. The Conspiracy of Art is written and produced by Spencer Rabin who teaches courses in art history and art appreciation.

Episodes

  1. Jackson Pollock: Demystifying America's Most Influential Painter

    07/03/2021

    Jackson Pollock: Demystifying America's Most Influential Painter

    How to understanding Jackson Pollock. Learn about the man who shook the art world and came to symbolize the American spirit and even freedom itself.   Jackson Pollock is a difficult artist for many to appreciate. Understanding his influences & artistic process is key to understanding and enjoyment. Pollock was an artist fascinated with myth, and poetically, became a myth himself. The art of Jackson Pollock explained...

    10 min
  2. The Death of Marat: The Propaganda Jacques-Louis David

    07/03/2021

    The Death of Marat: The Propaganda Jacques-Louis David

    A brilliant artist at the height of his powers. A cautionary tale about the power of art. A tale of murder and martyrdom. Jacques-Louis David was a court painter turned radical revolutionary. "The Death of Marat" is painting made for the modern world.  Jacques-Louis David was the leading painter in France working in the neoclassical style.  His paintings would become emblems of the French Revolution, representing both the high ideals and the carnage.     Opening Song: Les Enfants de L'autodestruction by Gwawl

    11 min
  3. The Medieval Helmet of Sutton Hoo: An Anglo Saxon Relic from the Darkest Age of Britain

    02/27/2021

    The Medieval Helmet of Sutton Hoo: An Anglo Saxon Relic from the Darkest Age of Britain

    The discovery at Sutton Hoo unlocked the darkest medieval age in Europe. The 1400 year old helmet was discovered in 1939 by Basil Brown on the estate of Edith Pretty in Suffolk, England.  This art history video discusses the impact the Sutton Hoo discovery had on our understanding of Anglo Saxon culture and provides a description of the helmet’s construction and symbolism. References: The Anglo Saxons by James Campbell Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickham The Anglo-Saxon World by Nicholas J. Higham An Eye for Odin? Divine Role-Playing in the Age of Sutton Hoo by Neil Price and Paul Mortimer The British Museum: www.britishmuseum.org

    16 min
  4. The Statue of Liberty: Frédéric Bartholdi's Epic Idealization of Freedom

    12/23/2020

    The Statue of Liberty: Frédéric Bartholdi's Epic Idealization of Freedom

    A colossus for the modern era. The Statue of Liberty represents America's promise of liberty to all its citizens.   This episode looks at the lofty political and artistic inspirations behind the statue as well as France's motivations for gifting the statue to the United States.

    13 min
  5. Gold Buckle of Sutton Hoo: A Medieval Masterpiece

    12/22/2020

    Gold Buckle of Sutton Hoo: A Medieval Masterpiece

    The 7th century gold buckle found at Sutton Hoo is one of the great treasures of early medieval Europe.

    4 min
  6. The Women of Avignon: Picasso's Infamous Brothel Scene

    11/15/2020

    The Women of Avignon: Picasso's Infamous Brothel Scene

    A quick take on Picasso's groundbreaking 1907 painting (Les Demoiselles d'Avignon) that changed the course of art history. Presented by Spencer Rabin who teaches art history and art appreciation at Union County College in New Jersey.

    5 min
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Episodes tackle big concepts in art history, rare gems, misconceptions, and more. No time period or culture is off limits. The Conspiracy of Art is written and produced by Spencer Rabin who teaches courses in art history and art appreciation.

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  • Creator
    Spencer Rabin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Spencer Rabin