David and Art
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Art reveals the world to us in new ways. On KWBU, we have a new weekly feature focusing on art. The module is hosted by David Smith, an American historian with broad interests in his field. For eight years he wrote an arts and culture column for the Waco Tribune-Herald, and his writings on history, art, and culture have appeared in other newspapers from the Wall Street Journal to the Dallas..
David and Art
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In the middle of the Great Depression, an art center opened its doors whose echoes still linger ..read more
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Host David Smith delves into the captivating tale behind the infamous theft of a masterpiece, intertwining the artist's turbulent life with the enigmatic allure of one of the world's most iconic paintings ..read more
David and Art
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To kick off black history month Let’s remember a musician whose life spanned a big portion of the country’s history ..read more
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Innovations that came with industrialization influenced some of the most popular painting we know ..read more
David and Art
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Trying to make political points by turning other people against certain artists is a regular feature of American politics ..read more
David and Art
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When New Years Day rolls around, it’s also the birthday of an American jazz legend that too few people know about ..read more
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There’s complexity in all kinds of art, even the sort that looks simple ..read more
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Reaching beyond show tunes and contemporary pieces, the music of Jules Bledsoe is both deeply personal and resonant ..read more