Episode 4: Apollo: The Original Treehugger

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The Blind Eye

Mike Manchester and Antonella Filippone

6 episodes

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This podcast is for anyone who is curious about Italy's artistic masterpieces but isn't quite ready to commit to pursuing a degree in art history. Mike Manchester, American from Denver who has lived in Italy working with Study Abroad students for almost 2 decades discusses art with his friend and art history teacher, Antonella Filippone. Each week Antonella chooses a work of art. Mike asks the questions that many people are too afraid to ask. Together they discover and explore the fascinating messages that lie within Italy's iconic masterpieces as well as some lesser known gems.

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Episode 4: Apollo: The Original Treehugger

The Blind Eye

37 minutes 56 seconds

3 years ago

Episode 4: Apollo: The Original Treehugger

Who are Apollo and Daphne? What's going on with Daphne's hair? Why don't sculptors put clothing on the people in their statues? We talk about all of this and more as we discuss Bernini, one of Italy's most renowned sculptors, and his masterpiece Apollo and Daphne. As always, you'll wan to follow along y looking at the artwork yourself, so here's a link!