Arts and 20th Century Social Movements

Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses how Frederick Law Olmsted created public parks to serve as nature escapes for the working class in industrialized areas 00:04:23
Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted – Jun. 27, 1977

Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses Frederick Law Olmsted's vision of creating public parks to combat the neurasthenia plaguing 19th century society 00:01:56
Charles Capen McLaughlin discusses landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted – Jun. 27, 1977

David Lowe on the democratic nature of the Auditorium Theatre 00:00:56
David Lowe discusses the history and story behind the architecture of Chicago from his book "Chicago Interiors" – Nov. 7, 1979

Studs Terkel, Ray Patlaw, and Mark Rogovin discuss the types of communities people associate with street art 00:02:44
Ray Patlaw and Mark Rogovin discuss mural art – Apr. 14, 1975

Studs Terkel and Harold Rosenberg discuss Picasso and originality or lack thereof and creativity in the art world 00:04:41
Harold Rosenberg discusses action painting and other trends in art – Apr. 9, 1966

Studs Terkel, Ray Patlaw, and Mark Rogovin discuss the Chicago mural Renaissance and the influence of African-American artists and Mexican muralists 00:07:45
Ray Patlaw and Mark Rogovin discuss mural art – Apr. 14, 1975

Studs Terkel and Harold Rosenberg talk about the timeless nature of Picasso's artwork 00:04:35
Harold Rosenberg discusses action painting and other trends in art – Apr. 9, 1966

Studs Terkel, Ray Patlaw, and Mark Rogovin talk about how controversial murals get torn down by people opposing those political statements 00:06:02
Ray Patlaw and Mark Rogovin discuss mural art – Apr. 14, 1975

Studs Terkel and Harold Rosenberg discuss the relationship between art and periods of upheaval and the "great leaps" that result from those times of rapid change 00:05:34
Harold Rosenberg discusses action painting and other trends in art – Apr. 9, 1966

Studs Terkel, Ray Patlaw, and Mark Rogovin discuss notable murals in Chicago and their meanings 00:03:56
Ray Patlaw and Mark Rogovin discuss mural art – Apr. 14, 1975

Studs Terkel and Harold Rosenberg talks about how the internationality of art may decrease originality 00:08:31
Harold Rosenberg discusses action painting and other trends in art – Apr. 9, 1966

Studs Terkel talks with people passing by what a Picasso inspired street mural (wall art) looks like and represents 00:02:54
Ray Patlaw and Mark Rogovin discuss mural art – Apr. 14, 1975

Studs Terkel and John Walley talk about Moholy-Nagy and his influence on aspects of education and artistry 00:06:35
Designer and instructor John E. Walley discusses design work – Apr. 22, 1959

Studs Terkel and Linda Winer discuss the need for a great audience to appreciate great art 00:03:47
Linda Winer discusses Cuban dance, culture, and politics – Dec. 13, 1974

Studs Terkel and Wolfe discuss the brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright 00:03:11
Tom Wolfe discusses his book "From Bauhaus to Our House" – Nov. 16, 1981

Studs Terkel, John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the importance of architectural diversity and the importance of Frank Lloyd Wright 00:05:34
John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the controversy surrounding their exhibit – Jul. 8, 1993

Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe talk about the necessary individuality of architecture and the influence of Bauhaus style buildings 00:07:00
Tom Wolfe discusses his book "From Bauhaus to Our House" – Nov. 16, 1981

Studs Terkel, John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman talk about the connection between the political and social landscape and the architecture created during periods of upheaval 00:03:47
John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the controversy surrounding their exhibit – Jul. 8, 1993

Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe listen to Barry Burn discuss the seeming despair of architects in the early to mid 20th century 00:04:37
Tom Wolfe discusses his book "From Bauhaus to Our House" – Nov. 16, 1981

Studs Terkel, John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the impact of federal policies favoring big developers over city people in Chicago 00:03:55
John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the controversy surrounding their exhibit – Jul. 8, 1993

Studs Terkel and Tom Wolfe debate the merits of purely functional architecture versus aesthetic architecture 00:06:23
Tom Wolfe discusses his book "From Bauhaus to Our House" – Nov. 16, 1981

Studs Terkel, John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman talk about their controversial architectural exhibit and its reflection of Chicago's buildings 00:03:28
John Zukowsky and Stanley Tigerman discuss the controversy surrounding their exhibit – Jul. 8, 1993

Ordinary Chicagoans reactions to the unveiling of The Picasso in 1967 00:01:28
Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary – Aug. 15, 1997

Studs on the 30th Anniversary of The Picasso unveiling 00:01:59
Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary – Aug. 15, 1997

Studs Terkel and Donald Richie converse regarding a Japanese film that focuses on a Japanese woman finding her individuality in a society that heavily values collectivism 00:03:59
Discussing Japanese cinema with Donald Richie – May. 3, 1979

Studs Terkel and Maria Kuncewicz talk about the inspiration culture takes from art and art's effect on Polish culture and people 00:03:43
Maria Kuncewicz, Polish writer and novelist, discusses her book, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" – May. 25, 1965