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The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

S01 E29 – Unidentified Chinese Artist – Pair of Dragon-Forms Tile Roof Ridge Terminal – 1550-1650

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Clues from Ming Dynasty art help explain the purpose of the anonymous sculptures: to summon clouds and make rain. These dragons perched on a roof, protecting it from fire. 

Written by Sydney Bartel
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:
4 Movements for Piano Trio, Mvmt. I: eighth note equals 54
Composed by Bright Sheng
Performed by the Shanghai Quartet

Original air date: Jul 27, 2017

Unidentified Chinese Artist – Pair of Dragon-Forms Tile Roof Ridge Terminal – 1550-1650 – Photo by Steve Talley

Unidentified Chinese Artist – Pair of Dragon-Forms Tile Roof Ridge Terminal – 1550-1650 – Photo by Steve Talley

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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.