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National myths and monuments Season two, episode four, of the OMNIA podcast ‘In These Times’ features three faculty discussing the movement to reexamine monuments and the history and myths they symbolize.
Season two, episode four, of the
OMNIA podcast “In These Times” features three faculty discussing the movement to reexamine monuments and the history and myths they symbolize, and how the public should think about the artworks in public squares. Image: Adriana Bellet
During the worldwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd, demonstrators mobilized to challenge the representations of history presented by some of the monuments and memorials that occupy our public squares. An anthropologist, a sociologist, and an art historian reflect on why there has been such a focus on these symbols in this moment, how they shape our historical narrative and myths, and how to move forward.
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From QUESTROYAL FINE ART, Marsden Hartley, Roses. Oil on canvas, 18 5/16 x 14 3/8 in.
From M. FINKEL & DAUGHTER, Harriet F. Hayden, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, 1817; sampler size 15 ½” x 16 ¼”; framed 20” x 20 ¾”.
From EARLE VANDEKAR OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE, American Sailor s Woolwork Depicting Ten Naval Vessels Including Two Monitors, 1865. Wool; 26 x 31 1/4 x 1 in.
From MODERNE GALLERY, George Nakashima, Special Double Pedestal Desk , 1971. Wood, 30 x 72 x 30 in. Cherry with 2 free sap edges. Provenance: Schnitzer collection.
From BERNARD AND S. DEAN LEVY, An extremely rare oak, chestnut, maple and pine lift - top chest from Swansea, Massachusetts, now Warren, Rhode Island. Circa 1680.
From DAVID SCHORSCH AND EILEEN SMILES, Attributed to Sister Elvira Curtis Hulett, Shaker Knitted Rectangular Rug, Hancock, Massachusetts, circa 1890. Wool, mounted for wall hanging, 36 x 27 in.
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From Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge, American Hooked Rug Depicting a Zebra Mounted on Stretcher, Early 20th Century, (Ref: NY9569 - camr).
From Moderne Gallery, Room Divider by George Nakashima, 1989. A rare Nakashima form with a finished back. American black walnut with grilled pandanus cloth sliding doors. Signed and dated. 60 wide x 18 deep x 24 high.
From Lillian Nassau, (detail) Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp, Circa 1906. Leaded glass, pressed glass “jewels,” patinated bronze; 23 in (high).
From The Old Print Shop, A Base Ball Game. (Proof with portraits). Painted by Henry Sandham in 1894. Goupil gravure (photogravure), 1896. Printed in Paris and published April 1, 1896 by Boussod Valadon & Co. Successors to Goupil & Co. Image size 38 5/8 x 51 3/4 .
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What is the traditional role of the US first lady? How much influence do they have and can they end up being more popular than their husbands?
Our guests:
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Art Historian, Professor of American Art at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of the exhibition Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States at the Smithsonian Institution s National Portrait Gallery.
Jill Hummer, Professor and author of the book First Ladies and American Women: In Politics and at Home.
Duration: 51min