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57 (HD): Medusa Up Close and Personal
57 (HD): Medusa Up Close and Personal
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Episode 57 of the Ancient Art Podcast builds on what we learned in episode 53 about the mythology and artistry of the creepy creature of chaos, the Gorgon Medusa. This episode delves deeper into her primal lair. We confront her petrifying gaze while closely examining a few famous works of ancient art exploring Medusa’s roots, influences, and evolutions. Included are the Bronze Age Minoan "Snake Goddesses," the Polyphemus Amphora, the Nessos Amphora, the Temple of Artemis at Corfu, kylix eye-cups, and the Egyptian god Bes. Most images are of works in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. http://ancientartpodcast.org/57. Connect at http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast and http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston.
Released:
Apr 30, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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