In this episode, Sarah and Sarah put on their detective hats to unravel the mysterious meanings behind Benjamin West’s painting, Helen Brought to Paris.
Our References: Raphael, John Adams, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart
Music: Allegro by Zimbalista
In this episode, Sarah C and Sarah D visit Nam June Paik’s tribute to his adoptive home, Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii. You can get a lot more info about the piece at the Smithsonian American Art Museum website.
Music: Lord Pear by Lagos Disco Machine, and hhhhh6 by junior85
In this episode, the Sarahs cozy up in the Kogod Courtyard, located in the center of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. This tranquil space, dominated by Norman Foster’s elegant ceiling, has us enthralled. You can get more information or view a time lapse video of the space here.
Photo by Tim Hursley.
Music Credits: hhhhh6 by Junior 85 and Air by SaReGaMa
In this episode, the Sarahs visit Peacocks and Peonies by John LaFarge. This incredibly detailed stained glass window, created for the private home of Frederick Lothrop Ames, is an impressive example of the opulence and craftsmanship of Gilded Age artists. You can visit the piece at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Music Credits: J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin in A Minor, Zimbalista and Tema Club Eden #2 by Selva de Mar
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