Description
I don't need your closure. In this week’s episode, we discuss the art style of surrealism and explore how it relates to Taylor Swift. Abby Aleksinas, of @arthistoryabby on TikTok, joins us to help us understand how visual arts can connect to music. We dive into “The Archer” from Lover, then we look at “closure” from evermore, and wrap it up with “Lavender Haze” from Midnights. Join us as we dive into the unconventional pairings, unexpected imagery, and use of surrealism to convey emotions and create a dreamlike atmosphere!
Mentioned in this episode:
@arthistoryabby
The Surrealist Manifesto
Duma Key by Stephen King
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
The Infernal Desire Machines of Dr. Hoffman by Angela Carter
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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Episode Highlights:
[00:29] Introduction to Surrealism
[01:15] Art History with Abby
[20:15] “The Archer”
[32:17] “closure”
[43:20] “Lavender Haze”
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