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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s *Self-Portrait as a Heel*: Identity, Vulnerability, and Self-Critique – Explore Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Self-Portrait Where He Depicts Himself in a Vulnerable and Unflattering Light, Reflecting on His Own Struggles and Complexities as an Artist and Individual.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Self-Portrait as a Heel: Identity, Vulnerability, and Self-Critique (Welcome Slide: A vibrant, chaotic image of Basquiat's art style – a crown, cryptic text, and a skeletal figure –…
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Cindy Sherman’s *Untitled #96*: A Portrait That Tells a Story – Examine One of Cindy Sherman’s Most Famous Film Stills and Explore How This Single Image Evokes a Sense of Vulnerability, Longing, and the Narrative Possibilities of a Fictional Character.

Cindy Sherman's Untitled #96: A Portrait That Tells a Story – A Deep Dive into Vulnerability, Longing, and Narrative Possibilities (Intro Music: Think a slightly melancholic, slightly quirky indie tune.…
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Gustav Klimt’s *Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I*: The Woman in Gold – Explore the Stunning Portrait Adorned with Gold Leaf and Intricate Patterns, Commissioned by a Wealthy Patron, and Uncover the Story of Its Creation, Ownership Disputes, and Its Status as a Symbol of Vienna Secession Opulence.

Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I: The Woman in Gold - A Lecture (Introductory Music: A snippet of Strauss waltz, slightly off-key, played on a theremin) Professor Armchair (Adjusting…
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Jan van Eyck’s *The Arnolfini Portrait*: A Wedding, a Contract, or Something More? Decode the Rich Symbolism, Meticulous Detail, and Hidden Meanings Within This Enigmatic Early Renaissance Painting That Documents a Moment with Astonishing Realism and Intrigue.

Jan van Eyck's The Arnolfini Portrait: A Wedding, a Contract, or Something More? Decoding the Rich Symbolism, Meticulous Detail, and Hidden Meanings Within This Enigmatic Early Renaissance Painting (A Lecture…