The Art Assignment
Art that brings me comfort
What art that brings you comfort right now? What art do you want to be thinking about? In this episode, we make a book of art by Alec Soth, Miyoko Ito, Giorgio Morandi, Vija Celmins, Sam Gilliam, Sheila Hicks, and Wayne Thiebaud. Make...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Add Color with Construction Paper to a Paper Mache’ Shoe (Part 3) | Art Lesson
In this video I will demonstrate how to add color to a paper mache sculpture of a shoe using construction paper and Elmer's Art Paste.
Curated Video
Largest margerine sculpture
The largest margarine sculpture is 1506.800 kg (3321.925 lbs) and represents the Hindu gods of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Use to discuss religious iconography and sculpture, also materials that can be used in art. Create sculptures using...
The Art Assignment
What This Photo Doesn't Show
This photograph of young farmers on their way to a dance was taken in Germany in 1914 by August Sander. Except they weren't farmers. And the dance they were on their way to was World War I.
The Art Assignment
Remake the Met
The Met Museum in New York is a treasure trove of art, filled with masterpieces of human creativity, but what if it *wasn't* organized geographically or by time period? Is there a better way?
The Art Assignment
Art I Can't Show You
Agnes Martin's minimal paintings reproduce terribly. Their magic does not come though in photos or videos. Guest host John Green discusses Martin's art anyway, how it brilliantly captures emotion itself, and why you should seek it out.
Oxford Comma
Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Fifteen
Welcome to the fifteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at Tommy's new theories about donations and how his and Kathy's date but not a date with Kathy goes..
Orkidbox
Watercolor Color Mixing Chart - Prima Tropicals Set
I was inspired by all the artists making colour charts on YouTube to learn about their palette. I decide to make one too to see what colors the Prima palette could give me. There are many more possibilities but I am surprised with how...
The Art Assignment
Make art from something you've never seen - Responses | The Art Assignment
This week we review some of the best responses to David Brooks's Art Assignment Ep. 4 -- Never Seen, Never Will
The Art Assignment
Better Know: The Starry Night | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Sure, you've seen Vincent Van Gogh's famed painting The Starry Night before. And maybe you know of him as a tortured soul. But let's take a closer look behind this most recognizable work of art.
The Art Assignment
Better Know the Mona Lisa | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
She's probably the most famous artwork of all time, but what do you know about her? It's time to better know the Mona Lisa.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lily Yeh - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents
Lily Yeh (born 1941, Guizhou, China) is an artist whose work has taken her to communities throughout the world. She grew up in Taiwan and moved to the United States in 1963 to attend the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Fine...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche speaks about her inspiration
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
The Art Assignment
Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara
Frank O'Hara is best known for his poetry, but in this Art Cooking we explore his life as a poet as well as an art curator at MoMA.
The Art Assignment
Create an imaginary friend. | JooYoung Choi | The Art Assignment
We introduce you to the talented and amazing JooYoung Choi, who shares tales of her fictional realm The Cosmic Womb and beckons us to create our own IMAGINARY FRIEND.
Curated Video
Country Music of Kentucky
This is the story of Route 23, known as the Country Music Highway that stretches across Eastern Kentucky, the home of some of America's greatest Country Music stars
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Church of San Zaccaria
There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.
Curated Video
Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Fortuna Augusta
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
The Art Assignment
What Art tells us about Gender
There is a huge range of ways that gender has been understood and represented in the history of art. We look at a few examples that show us gender is a concept that has never been fixed: Hermaphroditos by the ancient Greeks, Titian's...
Oxford Comma
Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Sixteen
Welcome to the sixteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at what happens when Ruth finds the tape Tommy bought Kathy in Norfolk.
The Wall Street Journal
Investing in Art for the Next Century
Andy Augenblick, president of Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, along with Doug Woodham, managing partner of Art Fiduciary Advisors, and independent adviser Lauren Ridenhour speak with WSJ Features Editor Mike Miller about the outlook for...
The Art Assignment
Expanded Moment Highlights | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Jan Tichy joins us again this week to discuss some of your excellent submissions to his assignment Expanded Moment. Keep submitting your responses with
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Beginning Needle Felting
Let’s start needle felting! I’ll show you how to begin and practice for projects to come. All you need is a cushion, felting needle(s), and wool roving. Special thanks to Art Teacher Glenna Campbell (Belmont M.S.) for information,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lily Yeh - Broken Places Are My Canvas
Lily Yeh (born 1941, Guizhou, China) is an artist whose work has taken her to communities throughout the world. She grew up in Taiwan and moved to the United States in 1963 to attend the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Fine...