The Blind Eye

Mike Manchester and Antonella Filippone

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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The Blind Eye

Episodes (6)

Nov 20, 2022 Episode 6: David: Also A Statue of Liberty
Jul 1, 2022 Episode 5: (Very) Old School
May 19, 2022 Episode 4: Apollo: The Original Treehugger

The Blind Eye

Nov 20, 2022
45¾ minutes
30 MB

Most people probably recognize Michelangelo's David. The massive, marble statue is one of the worlds most iconic pieces of artwork. But, why? Other than the fact that Michelangelo did an exceptional job making a rock look remarkably like a striking young man, why is it that this statue, maybe more than any other, is such a ubiquitous representative of art in the western world?

The Blind Eye

Episode 6: David: Also A Statue of Liberty

Mike Manchester and Antonella Filippone

00:00 -43:57