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Long Arcs

Oct 4, 2017

For our first episode, we zoom out to look at the long arcs of artistic expression.

Bring to mind a painting. Then bring to mind a piece of instrumental music. Chances are, the painting depicts something in the world, while the musical piece doesn't. Why is that? And what might past developments in art and music tell us about where they're headed in the future?