Under the Influence Highlights | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

Gary Nolan and Sarah Urist Green discuss responses to the art assignment episode 'Under the Influence'. They review various creative submissions, including Spencer Welch's Pong shirt, anonymous prisoners' artwork, and Tanya Drew's video. The video highlights the importance of sharing, creativity, and the freedom to copy in art. It concludes with a song inspired by John Darnielle.

What was unique about Spencer Welch's pong shirt contribution?

• It was inspired by modern video games.

• It was painted using traditional techniques.

• He shared the code he wrote for it.

• It was made entirely of recycled materials.

Which artist's work did the anonymous prisoners' piece remind the reviewers of?

• Anselm Kiefer

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

What did Courtland Matthews experiment with in his music composition?

• Traditional folk music

• Electronic dance music

• Techniques by Lamont Young and Philip Glass

• Classical symphonies

What was the main theme of Tanya Drew's video?

• A reinterpretation of a Monet painting

• A blend of Picasso's work with Adventure Time characters

• A tribute to classical sculptures

• A modern dance performance

What did Ron Door's video emphasize about art?

• The significance of digital art

• The importance of using expensive materials

• The joy of giving art to others

• The need for formal training

What childhood experience did 'my year by design' recall?

• Learning to paint with watercolors

• Drawing lessons from bubble gum wrappers

• Attending art school

• Visiting famous art museums

What was the key message from Sol LeWitt's letter to Eva Hesse?

• To just do the work

• To seek constant validation

• To avoid copying others

• To focus on perfection