The Owsley Moment

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S02 E22 – Book of Hours – about 1485 to 1500

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Books of Hours such as this one were mostly only popular among the wealthy and merchant classes and contained various cycles of Christian prayers, which many believed would reduce the time spent in purgatory and help resist the temptations of sin.

Research by Krystlyn Lee
Voiced by Dakota Reed
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:
De profundis: Setting of Psalm 129
Composed by Josquin des Prez
Performed by Weser Renaissance Bremen

Original air date: Jun. 21, 2018

Book of Hours – about 1485 to 1500 – 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.

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