Early American Material Culture
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In the nineteenth century middle class American families began displaying wealth and status in their homes by purchasing globes, portraits, and furniture made by local craftsmen. Author David Jaffee looks at the social impact of these decorations and how they helped develop an early American material culture.
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- -: Early American Material Culture
February 7, 2012 (about 12 years ago)In the nineteenth century middle class American families began displaying wealth and status in their homes by purchasing globes, portraits, and furniture made by local craftsmen. Author David Jaffee looks at the social impact of these decorations and how they helped develop an early American mate...
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- -: JR's TED Prize wish: Use art to turn the world inside out
March 5, 2011 (about 13 years ago)http://www.ted.com JR, a French street artist, uses his camera to show the world its true face. He makes his audacious TED Prize wish: to use art to turn the world inside out. A funny, moving talk about art and who we are. Learn more at insideoutproject.net.
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- -: Photographing the Extraordinary within the Ordinary - Tamara Dean
October 9, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/04/04/Tamara_Dean_and_Dean_Sewell_on_Photography Photographer Tamara Dean displays photographs she took during the decade following her high school graduation. The goal of her work, she says, is to provide insight into a small moment of interaction. ----- ...
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Marc Pachter: The Art of the Interview
January 1, 2008 (over 16 years ago)In this talk, Marc Pachter tells us about the art of the interview. He talks about his project, The Living Self-Portrait Series and recalls his most interesting interviews with very important people. He also emphasizes the good points to a successful interview.
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