Creative Codex
MJDorian
Peer into the minds of the greatest creative geniuses in history. Join us as we explore the mystery of how creativity works, art history and how you can improve your own creative process. The labyrinth awaits.
Creative Codex is one-part podcast and one-part imaginative lecture series, featuring thoroughly researched insights into the creative process mixed with captivating soundscapes and original music.
Produced & Written by MJDorian
Creative Codex is one-part podcast and one-part imaginative lecture series, featuring thoroughly researched insights into the creative process mixed with captivating soundscapes and original music.
Produced & Written by MJDorian
Episodes
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Feb 26, 2019 • 41min
3: Frida Kahlo (Pain Becomes Art)
Exploring the therapeutic aspect of creativity, the podcast discusses Frida Kahlo's self-portraits as reflections of her personal life. It delves into the emotional impact and symbolism of Kahlo's artworks, exploring the sublimation of pain through art. The podcast also examines the universality of Kahlo's portraits, the power of love, the emotional turmoil of breakups, and the symbolism in her painting 'The Two Fridas'. It concludes by discussing Kahlo's joy, personal symbolism, and the speaker's own journey in discovering her art.
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Sep 3, 2018 • 34min
2: Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret
What made Leonardo da Vinci so consistently inspired? What was his secret? Take a walk with us through the streets of Renaissance Florence and find out.
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Aug 18, 2018 • 23min
1: The Origin of Art
Explore the fascinating journey into the origins of art, tracing back 40,000 years. Discover how early human creations were entwined with survival and identity. Delve into the mystical ties between ancient artworks and spiritual rituals. Uncover the creative spark that distinguished Homo sapiens from Neanderthals, questioning the role of art in human evolution. Finally, learn how artistic expression was crucial for survival in the challenging Ice Age, laying the groundwork for culture and communal experiences.
