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Exploring Art History

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Art History
Michelangelo
Rome
Albrecht Dürer
Cartography
Titian
Carrara
Saint Peter's

Exploring Art History is a biweekly video podcast featuring seriously-entertaining conversations between Howard Burton and a spectrum of art experts, including art historians, museum directors and curators providing captivating insights into both their expertise and artistic journeys. The videos are enhanced with visuals throughout to illuminate the mysteries, discoveries and compelling new interp... more

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Illustrator, writer and scholar D.B. Dowd, Washington University, discusses fascinating aspects of the historical development of illustration as an integral part of the reading experience, often serving to visualize, enhance, or respond to a text. Th... more

Renaissance artist Michelangelo was both influenced by, and strongly influenced, other great artists from his contemporary world. In this illustrated video podcast Michelangelo scholar Bill Wallace, Washington University in St. Louis, discusses his r... more

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In this illustrated video podcast Michelangelo scholar Bill Wallace, Washington University in St. Louis, discusses fascinating and often surprising aspects of how Michelangelo created his masterpieces and the materials he used. Being an international... more

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Bill Wallace
Michelangelo scholar with 40+ years of expertise
Episode: Ep. 3 MICHELANGELO: The Making of Art - A conversation with Bill Wallace, Part 1
Jessica Maier
Cartography scholar and author
Episode: Ep. 2. THE ART OF MAPS: A history of Rome in maps - A conversation with Jessica Maier
Susan Dackerman
UCLA print specialist
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Ep. 1. ALBRECHT DÜRER: Islamic themes in Dürer's prints - A conversation with Susan Dackerman, UCLA

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Ep 4. MICHELANGELO: Contemporary Artistic Impact - A conversation with Bill Wallace, Part 2
Q: Is there a danger in conflating imaginative reconstruction with factual history?
Yes, but with careful labeling of what is speculative and what is supported by evidence, imagination can illuminate gaps and help build coherent, plausible narratives without misrepresenting the past.
Ep 4. MICHELANGELO: Contemporary Artistic Impact - A conversation with Bill Wallace, Part 2
Q: What is the role of collaboration in Michelangelo's later career compared to his early solo tendencies?
Collaboration broadened Michelangelo's reach, allowing him to delegate, multiply effects, and engage with colorists and painters to create more expansive works while maintaining his distinctive drawing-centered design.
Ep 4. MICHELANGELO: Contemporary Artistic Impact - A conversation with Bill Wallace, Part 2
Q: How does seeing Titian after Michelangelo in Ferrara and Venice inform our understanding of their relationship?
It shows that influence is a complex, bidirectional dialogue where Michelangelo's design and Titian's color can inform each other without copying, leading to sustained collaboration and personal evolution in both artists.

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This series features long-form conversations with professional art historians, focusing on deep dives into specific artists, movements, and artifacts, while weaving in method, context, and cross-cultural connections. Episodes explore how scholarship balances documentary evidence with imaginative interpretation, the practicalities of making sculpture or mapping historical spaces, and how collaborations, materials, and workshop practices shaped iconic works. Visuals and storytelling are emphasized to illuminate complex ideas across periods and regions, making the discussions accessible to curious listeners who want both rigorous analysis and engaging narratives. A notable strength is the show's willingness to question romantic myths and to fo... more

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