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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
4.7 stars from 173 ratings
“Fascinating story, beautifully told”
Maia Rosenfeld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
“Over the moon for a Season 2! One of my favourite art podcasts to date.”
MeganMarieGee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/21/24
“Fascinating, poetic, beautiful.”
indieperfume via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/23
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