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The Met
Immaterial
5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time
Stories of the materials used in making art are often as thought-provoking and illuminating as the objects themselves. From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Immaterial examines the materials of art and what they can reveal about history and humanity. Each episode looks at a single material: paper, clay, jade, shells, and others, exploring the qualities and meanings that are often overlooked.
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4.7 stars from 186 ratings
Fascinating
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“I find myself talking about this podcast more than anyone I listen to.”
southoxford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
Great subject matter, fair production
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“Well not really the production overall, just the narrator’s exaggerated intonations, fry, etc. Sounds like a Daily Show parody of the current sound of documentary podcasts.
Tone it down and it’ll be easier to listen to. It is boring material to many people, but speaking like you’re a second...”Read full review »
Lauriegoodhart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
Loved this!
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“Fascinating story, beautifully told”
Maia Rosenfeld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
Recent Episodes
How do art conservators save video art from obsolescence?
If a painting on canvas rips or a marble sculpture shatters to pieces, art conservators are trained to respond accordingly and repair it. Artworks that unfold over time – like videos and software based works – are a different thing...
Published 09/10/24
Published 09/10/24
How did one tree become a world-famous tonewood for guitars?
Deep in the forests of Belize, a wood importer from Florida discovered a rare tree that produced a sound unlike anything guitar virtuosos had ever heard before. But why does this material cast such a spell? And at what cost does that...
Published 08/27/24
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