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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Episode 009: Shakespeare & Art




To all those who have been waiting for the next episode, here you go! A Thanksgiving treat for you! To play the latest, you can hit play to the right of this post or go to iTunes U and look us up under the Utah Valley University page.

In this week's episode, Mary and Julia talk about artists who were inspired by the works of Shakespeare. Who knew you could appreciate art and literature all in one go?
Puck by Thomas Woolner


Hamlet and the Ghost by Henry Fuseli

Hamlet and Ophelia by Rossetti
King Lear by Benjamin Wilson

King Lear by Benjamin West

  Two comparisons you can make of King Lear being painted.Wilon's version was using famous Actor David Garrick in his portrayal. As Mary mentions, this is the "early headshot" method.


Death of Lady Macbeth by Rosetti



Three Witches by Fuseli


Prince Hamlet Killing King Claudius by Moreau




This last piece is an example of the Symbolists portrayal of Shakespeare. This is the last movement to really be inspired by Shakespeare enough to make it their focal point.


If you have topics in art history you're just itching to hear more about, leave us a comment or email us at: uvu.artsandfacts@gmail.com.

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If you have topics in art history you're just itching to hear more about, leave us a comment or email us at: uvu.artsandfacts@gmail.com.