Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern

Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern - for iPod/iPhone http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/a226 Have you ever wondered about the visual remains of past centuries that still survive in our cities and countryside today? Are you baffled by modern art? This collection provides you with insights into different aspects of art and visual culture between the Middle Ages and the present day. You will discover the wonders of medieval stained glass and learn how East meets West in a Byzantine icon. You will be introduced to the splendours of Baroque architecture and be taken on a tour of a spectacular display of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture. en Thu, 05 May 2016 09:12:44 +0100 OU Podcast System by KMi v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern_std.jpg Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern - for iPod/iPhone http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/a226 Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern - for iPod/iPhone Have you ever wondered about the visual remains of past centuries that still survive in our cities and countryside today? Are you baffled by modern art? This collection provides you with insights into different aspects of art and visual culture between the Middle Ages and the present day. You will discover the wonders of medieval stained glass and learn how East meets West in a Byzantine icon. You will be introduced to the splendours of Baroque architecture and be taken on a tour of a spectacular display of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson, New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris, stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode, Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery, Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development, architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West Have you ever wondered about the visual remains of past centuries that still survive in our cities and countryside today? Are you baffled by modern art? This collection provides you with insights into different aspects of art and visual culture between the Middle Ages and the present day. You will discover the wonders of medieval stained glass and learn how East meets West in a Byzantine icon. You will be introduced to the splendours of Baroque architecture and be taken on a tour of a spectacular display of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson, New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris, stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode, Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery, Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development, architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West The Open University true Stained glass People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38016_1__stained_glass.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:49:39 +0000 People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode The Open University No People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. 1 00:16:01 Stained glass People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/01177a28a3" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Stained glass Transcript -- People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. Transcript -- Stained glass Transcript -- People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. stained_glass, technique, functions, patron, All_Saints_York, York_Minster, Selby_Abbey, Herkenrode The Open University No Transcript -- People once thought stained glass windows were “the bible of the poor”, but looking more closely at their function reveals something far more endearingly human. 2 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38016_1__stained_glass.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:49:38 +0000 Unraveling an icon Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38015_2__unraveling_an_icon.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:28:16 +0000 Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery The Open University No Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. 3 00:17:20 Unraveling an icon Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/5362ae096c" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Unraveling an icon Transcript -- Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. Transcript -- Unraveling an icon Transcript -- Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. Crusader_Art, cultural_encounter, St_George, boy_from_Mytillini, iconography, style, technical_analysis, Byzantine, St_Katherine's_Monastery The Open University No Transcript -- Experts reveal the hidden history and cross-cultural complexity of the icon “St George and the Boy from Mytilini” in London’s British Museum. 4 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38015_2__unraveling_an_icon.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:28:15 +0000 Christ Church Spitalfields This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38014_3__christ_church_spitalfields.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:25:06 +0000 This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development The Open University No This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. 5 00:11:54 Christ Church Spitalfields This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/f0b4211899" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Christ Church Spitalfields Transcript -- This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. Transcript -- Christ Church Spitalfields Transcript -- This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. Spitalfields, Christ_Church, Hawksmoor, architectural_history, Church_of_England, dissenters, baroque, English_baroque, architectural_language, urban development The Open University No Transcript -- This film looks at the urban development of Spitalfields, London, revealing the artistic and political messages encoded in Hawksmoor’s monumental church. 6 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38014_3__christ_church_spitalfields.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:25:05 +0000 Kendleston Hall What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38013_4__kendleston_hall.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:22:09 +0000 What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West The Open University No What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. 7 00:05:13 Kendleston Hall What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/893760a881" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Kendleston Hall Transcript -- What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. Transcript -- Kendleston Hall Transcript -- What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. architectural_history, classical, Paladian, Robert_Adam, Kedleston_Hall, Arch_of_Constantine, Pantheon, heritage, Dr_Susie_West The Open University No Transcript -- What lies behind a façade? Studying the influences on the once-radical design of Kedleston Hall reveals social and intellectual preoccupations that play out to this day. 8 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38013_4__kendleston_hall.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:22:08 +0000 Salcedo installation Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38012_5__salcedo_installation.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:19:11 +0000 Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson The Open University No Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. 9 00:05:40 Salcedo installation Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/d0c4c93fda" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Salcedo installation Transcript -- Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. Transcript -- Salcedo installation Transcript -- Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. Salcedo, Doris_Salcedo, Shibboleth, contemporary_art, installation, Tate_Modern, institutional_critique, Dr_Joel_Robinson The Open University No Transcript -- Can a crack in the floor be considered as art? This slideshow peers into Doris Salcedo’s C21st installation in the Tate Modern Turbine Hall, “Shibboleth”. 10 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38012_5__salcedo_installation.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:19:10 +0000 The Duke’s Designs Uncovered This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38011_a226_2012j_b2_vid005_320x176.m4v Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:18:08 +0000 This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire The Open University No This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire 11 00:14:12 The Duke’s Designs Uncovered This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/6a732552ed" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- The Duke’s Designs Uncovered Transcript -- This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire Transcript -- The Duke’s Designs Uncovered Transcript -- This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire The Open University No Transcript -- This discusses the installation of a sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, containing the collection of the sixth Duke of Devonshire 12 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38011_a226_2012j_b2_vid005_320x176.pdf Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:18:07 +0000 Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38052_abstract_expressionism_in_new_york_1.mp3 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:20:46 +0000 In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris The Open University No In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. 13 00:11:14 Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/005bb26627" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 Transcript -- In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. Transcript -- Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 Transcript -- In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, New_York_School, Jackson_Pollock, Ad_Reinhardt, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Prof_Michael_Corris The Open University No Transcript -- In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. 14 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38052_abstract_expressionism_in_new_york_1.pdf Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:20:45 +0000 Abstract Expressionism in New York 2 Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/ipod-all/38084_abstract_expressionism_in_new_york_2.mp3 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:51:22 +0000 Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, Lawrence Weiner, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Ad_Reinhardt, Cedar_Tavern, Prof_Michael_Corris The Open University No Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. 15 00:13:29 Abstract Expressionism in New York 2 Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, Lawrence Weiner, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Ad_Reinhardt, Cedar_Tavern, Prof_Michael_Corris <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/94381bedce" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe>

Transcript Transcript -- Abstract Expressionism in New York 2 Transcript -- Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. Transcript -- Abstract Expressionism in New York 2 Transcript -- Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, Lawrence Weiner, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Ad_Reinhardt, Cedar_Tavern, Prof_Michael_Corris Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. New_York, 1940's, 1950's, abstract_expressionist, Lawrence Weiner, Barnett_Newman, Mark_Rothko, Ad_Reinhardt, Cedar_Tavern, Prof_Michael_Corris The Open University No Transcript -- Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. 16 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3548_artandvisualculturemedievaltomodern/38084_abstract_expressionism_in_new_york_2.pdf Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:51:21 +0000