Art and Poetry: A Valentine's Day Special (Part 1)

We present a special feature of art and poetry, exploring themes
of love and desire.  Artworks discussed are by Michelangelo,
Ana Benaroya, Chris Ofili, and Leonor Fini.  Poetry featured
in the episode was written by Rainer Maria Rilke, Audre Lorde,
John Donne, and Richard Wilbur.  Links to the artworks
discussed:


The Rape of Ganymede by Michelangelo


Mother May I by Ana Benaroya


Annunciation by Chris Ofili (More Photos here and here)


Cthonian Deity Watching Over the Sleep of a Young Man by Leonor
Fini





All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod.


"In Your Arms" "George Street Shuffle" "Gymnopedia No. 1"
"Bittersweet" and "Windswept" by Kevin MacLeod
(incompetech.com)
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