Most of you will probably know about the BBC's epic series currently running on Radio 4. But for those who are further afield and not aware of it, its well worth checking out. Mapping human development and civilisation through objects from the British Museum, the show concentrates on one particular object per episode. Examining the mindset of the instigators, how things were made, what materials were used and why, through to the actual logistics of making some of the enormous works. Ideas of Episteme and Techne are covered, there are also heavyweight contributions from contemporary artists such as
Gormley, who comments on this Ramesses II statue, aired last friday. The reason it works so well is because you cannot see the object in question, it is essentially an (oral) essay, deconstructing and questioning each piece. You can catch up/listen again
here.
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