148 search results for “The Owsley Moment”
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S02 E21 – Lorenzo di Credi – Madonna and Child – 1494
A different sort of depiction of these two figures.
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S02 E20 – Unidentified Craftsman, Roman Empire – Dish – 100-399 CE
The fact that this remains fully intact after all these centuries – and the story behind its beautiful coloration – is truly remarkable.
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S02 E19 – Unidentified Artist, Chinese (Yuan Dynasty) – Standing Kuan Yin – 1279-1368
Despite the sculpture’s looming presence, this rare female Bodhisattva’s demeanor is soft and was created during a century when representations of this figure in China became entirely female. Written by John Seig Voiced by Dakota Reed Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art. […]
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S02 E18 – Unidentified Artist – Carved Ivory Group: Christ as the Good Shepherd – 1650-1750
In this very delicate sculpture, Christ is reminiscent of images of the Buddha and bodhisattvas from Indian art.
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S02 E17 – Unidentified Pre-Columbian Artist – Chimu Vessel – 900-1200 CE
This vessel takes the form of a mother dog suckling her four pups which could represent fertility and familial protection.
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S02 E16 – Unidentified Craftsman, Pre-Columbian – Dog – about 99 BCE-250 CE
Ceramic dogs such as this one played an important role in some cultural beliefs about the transition to the afterlife.
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S02 E15 – Antonio Molinari - Adam and Eve - 1701-1704
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who just wasn’t paying attention?
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S02 E14 – Unidentified Artist, Indian – Stele of Shiva as Bhairava – 1200-1299
This intricate dark black stone relief sculpture depicts Shiva, one of the three principal deities in Hinduism.
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S02 E13 – Claude Michel Clodion – Satyress and Satyr Children - designed 1781-1785, cast 1800-1810
On the surface, there is something clearly unusual about this otherwise adorable scene.
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S02 E12 – Unidentified Artist, African (Nigeria, Yoruba People) – Crown – 1970-1999
This crown plays an astonishing role in the sacred ritual of the Yoruba people’s coronation ceremonies.
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S02 E11 – Unidentified Artist, Pacific (Melanesian, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Islands) – Feather Currency Roll (Tevau) – before 1976
This seemingly simple feather roll was a worthy method of payment due to the demands of its creation.
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S02 E10 – Henry H. Cross – Rain in the Face – Sioux Chief – 1892
Buffalo Bill Cody once referred to this artist as “the greatest painter of Indian portraiture of all times.”
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S02 E09 – Unidentified Craftsman (Egyptian) – Model of a Boat – 1991-1783 BCE
In Ancient Egyptian society, small models relating to the river played an important religious role in the transition to the afterlife.
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S02 E08 – Unidentified Craftsman, Roman Empire – Tigress with Cub and Ibis (floor mosaic) – 450-550 CE
Mosaic art such as this was popular in the Roman world because of the color and complexity they introduced to the empire’s architecture.
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S02 E07 – Unidentified Artist, Chinese (Tang Dynasty) – Mythical Beast (Chimera) – between 618-907 CE
This guardian figure continues to fulfill its purpose at the David Owsley Museum of Art. Written by Cassi Amman Voiced by Courtney Martin Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art. Music used in this episode: Eternal Pine I Composed by Chou Wen-Chung Performed […]
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S02 E06 – Lynn Chadwick – Stairs – 1990
The creator of this sculpture often worked with figure groups, allowing him to comment on the interactions between people.
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S02 E05 – Unidentified Artist, Native American (Pacific Northwest, Tlingit Culture) – Ceremonial Dance Rattle – before 1925
This object features a key figure in many important Tlingit stories and legends.
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S02 E04 – Unidentified Craftsman, Maori – Gable Peak Figure (Tekoteko) – about 1780
Sculpture can be stylized for many different reasons, but what about the belief that if artwork looked too realistic, it could come to life?
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S02 E03 – Paul Manship – Indian Hunter and Pronghorn Antelope – designed 1914, cast about 1914-1916
This Americanized retelling of a Greek myth hearkens back to a classical aesthetic while exemplifying the Art Deco style of the early twentieth century.
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S02 E02 – Unidentified Craftsman, Edo People – Royal Tusk – 1850-1875
These tusks were a significant part of establishing the divine birthright of the king of the Edo people.
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About The Owsley Moment
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.