Listen "Materials and Techniques"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we explore the overlooked stories of materials and techniques in art and architecture. From Giotto’s frescoes embedded in chapel walls to Brunelleschi’s revolutionary dome, we uncover how materials shape meaning and experience. Learn how artists like Bernini used marble to express emotion, and how modern architects balance steel and glass with tradition. This episode delves into the symbolic and cultural weight of materials, revealing how they influence both the creative process and our connection to the spaces we inhabit.
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