Michael Baird, a PhD candidate of Art and Art History at University North Carolina,Chapel Hill, joins the Anya and Madeline to talk about his research into post-colonial Ugandan art education. In this episode, we explore how the ramifications of a Western European centric art education curriculum was utilized as a colonialist tool exerted on the people of Uganda in the early twentieth century as part of the British Empire and the lasting ramifications of this in the contemporary.
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Defining Meow-dernism w/ Dr. Amy Freund & Dr. Michael Yonan
Ever wondered what an art historian’s best friend reveals about art? Dr. Amy Freund and Dr. Yonan have the answers! Join us for an intriguing discussion on the role of cats have in Enlightenment and early modern paintings. We’ll explore their research on felines, including their open-access article ‘Cats: The Soft Underbelly of the Enlightenment,’ and get an exclusive preview of their upcoming work, ‘Feline Creativity on the Eve of Modernity.’ Dr. Freund and Dr. Yonan had a wonderful time collaborating on these projects, and they’re excited to share their discoveries with you. Don’t miss out on this purr-fectly captivating conversation!
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Deconstructing Colonialism w/ Kayetana Klingenhoffer: Part 2
In the second part of our two-part episode, we investigate modern-day colonialism and its impact on art and culture through the lens of the Israel/Hamas war, which has resulted in both the physical and cultural genocide of the Palestinian People. We contemplate the current struggles of both Israeli and Palestinian art museums in the contemporary global art world and consider the future impact of the mass destruction of culture based on the concept of "cultural genocide," of which this war is only one modern example.
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Deconstructing Colonialism w/ Kayetana Klingenhoffer: Part 1
In the first part of this two-part episode, we dive deep into the pervasive legacies of colonialism that continue to shape our world today - especially in relation to art and art history.
We specifically go through the examples of engravings depicting the "New World" and its impact on the history of archaeology, the creation of a global art market enabled by the Dutch East India Company, and the contemporary battles over the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes back to Nigeria.
Join Anya, Madeline, and Kayetana to explore this broad but contentious subject and how it relates to visual culture.
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A Yearly Review
Anya and Madeline, we are here for a special anniversary episode as we look back on a crazy but incredible first year of the E.A.R Podcast! We review some of our favorite episodes and topics and talk more about the journey of how this podcast came to be. If you have wanted to dive in to the lore of our podcast, now is your chance!
An approachable art history podcast.
Welcome to The Educated Art Review, your passport to the captivating world of art history, where approachability, accessibility, fun, and meticulous research converge. In each episode, Madeline and Anya bring you a balanced blend of laughter, curiosity, and well-researched insights to make art history accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Keep an ear out for the E.A.R!
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