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Exploring Portland: A Vibrant City of Nature, Art, and Culture
Welcome to our video about Portland, the largest city in Oregon and a vibrant hub of the Pacific Northwest. In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour of Portland's stunning natural surroundings, from the majestic Mount Hood to the...
The Art Assignment
Whose Migrant Mother was this?
Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world? Guest host John Green introduces you to Florence Owens...
The Art Assignment
What Makes a Masterpiece?
What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one? And what artists make them?
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Meet in the Middle | Douglas Paulson and Christopher Robbins | The Art Assignment
Join hosts Sarah Urist Green and John Green as they meet artists Douglas Paulson and Christopher Robbins and receive the first assignment of the series. We begin at Flux Factory in Long Island City, Queens, and follow Doug and Chris as...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Draw Fresh Flowers | Colored Pencil Speed Drawing | Art Demonstration
In this video I speed up a 45 minute colored pencil drawing of fresh flowers to a short 10 minute tutorial. Here are a list of the materials I am using with links for your convenience: Sketchbook (Paper): https://amzn.to/2UFPnXn Colored...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Draw a Loose Cityscape: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Drawing
Want to go beyond turkeys for your Thanksgiving art this year? My husband (artist and Art Teacher) Ryan Thiele created this simple yet sophisticated art lesson for people of all ages. Grab a pencil and paper and draw with us!
Let's Tute
Colorful Painting of Valley of Flowers
In this art and craft tutorial, the teacher shows viewers how to create a colorful painting of the Valley of Flowers, a National Park in India known for its stunning meadows and diverse flora. With step-by-step instructions and a variety...
Curated Video
Discovering the Beauty and Charm of Paris
Join us on a captivating journey through the enchanting city of Paris, known as the world's most romantic destination. In this video, we delve into the rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and delectable cuisine that make Paris a...
Curated Video
Exploring the Vibrant City of Kuala Lumpur
Welcome to our video on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's vibrant capital city! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of the city, highlighting its cultural diversity, stunning architecture, bustling marketplaces, and fantastic...
Curated Video
Experiencing Space, Science, and Sports in Houston
Welcome to Houston, the mysterious city known as a hub for NASA and its outer space curiosities. Explore world-class attractions, indulge in dining and shopping, and immerse yourself in the vibrant sports and arts scene. Whether you're a...
Oxford Comma
Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Seventeen
Welcome to the seventeenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at what how Ishiguro ends part two of the novel and why Kathy decides to leave the cottages early in order...
The Art Assignment
Which is the Real Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Explore Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" up close, and see how it's different (and not) from a high-res 3D print of the painting. We visit the Mauritshuis in The Hague and learn what happens when conservation scientists...
The Art Assignment
Art + Taxes = The Dirty Truth
It's tax season in the United States, and the art market is one of the many ways rich people game the system to save billions of dollars in taxes each year. Here's how it's done.
The Africa Channel
The Soul of Ashanti: The Ghanian myth of the Golden Stool
Trace the history of the Ashanti Kingdom’s Golden Stool -- one of the most important sacraments of the kingdom -- from the time it is believed to have arrived in 1695 to present day Ghana.
ZooMoo
Kooki's Crafty Show Makes: Lots of Legs
What's got 8 legs and is soft and cuddly?Kooki's felt octopus.
The Art Assignment
Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?
Artist Henri Rousseau painted The Dream in 1910, and it's imagery of a woman lounging on a sofa in the middle of a jungle was as surreal then as it is today. What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?
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Take a photo of a reflection. | Lauren Zoll | The Art Assignment
In which we meet with Indianapolis-based artist Lauren Zoll and are challenged to see what we find when we turn OFF our screens.
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Play a game of What, How, Where | Florian Rivière & Jim Walker | The Art Assignment
In which we meet Florian Rivière & Jim Walker and play What, How, Where!: http://www.whathowandwhere.com/
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Make an Intimate, Indispensable GIF | The Art Assignment | Toyin Odutola
In which The Art Assignment visits New York-based artist Toyin Odutola and receives the challenge to create a GIF! But not just any GIF--it must articulate something intimate that is indispensable to you.
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Make a Rug | The Art Assignment | Fritz Haeg
We visit Fritz Haeg at his home and studio in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug! But not just any rag rug--one that you make over time and do something on.
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Do Not Try to Eat This
Dada was a movement known for collage, upturned urinals, and its radicality--a reaction to the horrors of World War I. It was NOT known for its food, but in 1961 artist Man Ray offered this "Menu for a Dadaist Day," and we cooked it for...