The Owsley Moment

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S02 E25 – Unidentified French Artist – possible Head of Christ – about 1225-1235

January 4, 2024

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There is nothing more compelling than a good mystery, and this limestone head that may depict Christ offers just that.

Research by John Seig
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:
Messe de Nostre Dame: I. Kyrie
Composed by Guillaume de Machaut
performed by the Oxford Camerata

Original air date: Jul. 12, 2018

Unidentified French Artist – possible Head of Christ – about 1225-1235 – 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.

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The Owsley Moment

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S02 E25 – Unidentified French Artist – possible Head of Christ – about 1225-1235

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