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James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Nocturne in Black and Gold, The Falling Rocket, 1875, Detroit Institute of Art

The Art History Babes Podcast, Episode #110

Nat and Corrie provide a brief introduction to the behemoth that is Modernism. From the ridiculous trial of James McNeil Whistler to the philosophical merits of Abstract Expressionism, the Art History Babes are here to help you feel a little less intimidated by modern art.

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