146 search results for “The Owsley Moment”
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S03 E45 – Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th century, China
On the back of the statue, there is a rectangular opening. Relics, mantra slips, incense, and other precious objects could be placed inside to sanctify the statue. Such additions would increase the spiritual power of the object.
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S03 E44 – Paul Manship, Diana and Actaeon, 1921 and 1925
The poses of both figures create diagonals that send them in different directions, both trying to escape the other, but a dynamic symmetry, as well as the arrow that Manship did not sculpt, links them. Research by Stacia Schmidt Voiced by Matthew Schulte Produced by Gabriel Hua in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of […]
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S03 E43 – André Lhote, Under the Trees I (Sous Bois I), 1906
Fauvist artists like Lhote paired painterly and bright colors to express intense emotions.
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S03 E42 – Jali Screen, 1725-1775, India, Mughal Dynasty
Jalis were originally made of wood, but the emperors of the Mughal dynasty who ruled India from the 16th to the 19th centuries paired the jali technology with the beautiful geometric designs typical of Islamic sandstone carvings to create a new, signature architectural element.
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S03 E41 – Priest’s Crown, 1800s, Tibet
These types of headpieces were worn by Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders. The five skulls refer to the five Buddhas who help guide the priest who wears it in his spiritual transcendence.
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S03 E40 – Bottle Vase, 1736-1795, China, Qing dynasty
The vase at DOMA has a glossy pattern of purple and blue moving throughout the blood red glaze of the vase.
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S03 E39 – Hair Ornament, 1368-1644, China, Ming Dynasty
The pinhead of the ornament consists of delicate openwork depicting four figures approaching a Buddhist temple, with a background of symmetrical geometric patterns.
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S03 E38 – Philipp Jakob Straub, Saint Sebastian, 1760
In Straub’s wooden sculpture the saint’s body is limp and tied with real twine to a dark brown tree. His arms rest atop small branches and his legs barely support the weight of his body.
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S03 E37 – Vance Bell, Teapot, 2007
A milky white glaze coats the top of the teapot, and appears to transform into the sandy, orange, and brown tones that trail down the body. This surface is created by the ash particles and atmosphere generated in a wood-fired kiln.
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S03 E36 – Ted Neal, Geneva Teapot with Cozy, 2008
This work, unlike more typical delicate teapots wrapped in soft, knitted cozies, is sturdy and industrial.
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S03 E35 – Attic Red-Figure Column Krater, about 480 BCE, Greece
Dionysus was often accompanied by attendants who joined him in the pleasures of wine, theater, and dance. This was how Dionysus brought joy to the world.
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S03 E34 – Jean-Baptiste Pater, Garden Party (Fête Champêtre), 1715-1736
Pater’s painting is in the Rococo style, which became popular in France in the 18th century. This style of painting is characterized by its light colors and curved forms, and its most common subjects are nature, youth, and the elite aristocratic garden party known in French as a fête champêtre.
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S03 E33 – Henri Eugène Le Sidaner, Clisson Bridge, Moonlight (Pont de Clisson-Clair de Lune), 1911
The dappled surface and the dark blues and greens Le Sidaner used are signature elements of his intimist style and help express the serenity of the evening hours in a small town like Clisson.
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S03 E32 – Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios, Vase, about 1897
Tiffany glass was revolutionary for its time, helping to merge the worlds of fine and decorative arts.
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S03 E31 – Henry Moore, Spindle Piece, 1969
The David Owsley Museum of Art’s sculpture is part of the Spindle series. A small study for it is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and larger works in the series can be found in Houston, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
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S03 E30 – Stone Tortoise with Epitaph Tablets, 613, China, Sui Dynasty
The guardian figurines serve to protect against evil influence or bad luck. They were carried in the funeral procession and were an essential part of the burial ritual.
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S03 E29 – Cherubs at Play, 1650-1699, Italy
As characters in Christian art, cherubs were angels and represented the constant presence of god.
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S03 E28 – Portrait of a Gentleman, 1540-1550, Italy
Compared to other portraits at the Owsley Museum, this one may seem subdued, as it lacks the bright colors and expensive fabrics that many other portraits feature; but it is remarkable nonetheless because of the sitter’s direct gaze and proud, dignified presentation.
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S03 E27 – Domenico and Valore Casini, Portrait of a Florentine Lady, about 1629-34
Domenico excelled in painting clothing and fine detail such as jewelry and inanimate objects; while Valore skillfully rendered delicate hands and faces with gentle expressions.
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S03 E26 – Aubrey Beardsley, Isolde, 1899
Beardsley was an avid fan of Wagner and this print was an opportunity for him to interpret the work of one of his idols.
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Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.
The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.
