This week we’re replaying some of our finest episodes about some of the finest works ever created.
Pigeons Would Make Pretty Good Art Critics
There’s been a lot of research into how pigeons take in and process visual information, like art, and apparently it’s pretty complex.
Sarah Biffin, A 19th Century Painter “Without Hands” Who’s Getting 21st Century Recognition
19th Century English miniaturist Sarah Biffin was born without full arms or legs. Her life and work got a new look through an exhibition in London.
Why Is It So Hard To Tell A Real Rembrandt Painting From A Copy?
There are lots of challenges to verifying whether a Rembrandt is really his work or just a simulation.
Edmonia Lewis, A Sculptor Who Brought Her Subjects To Life
She was born in the 1840s to a Black father and a Chippewa mother, and became the first Native American and Black woman to become an acclaimed sculptor.
Some Art Looks Great Even When Accidentally Hung Upside Down
A great painting can turn your world upside down, especially if the painting is also upside down.
