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Roman Art Remixed: Podcasts by University of Washington Students

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The Roman Art Remixed podcast includes three different audio guides by University of Washington students for the exhibition Roman Art from the Louvre.

Roman Aegyptiaca: Egyptian Influences on Roman Art
By Bryan Brinkman
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This audio guide looks at Egyptian influences on “Roman" art and examines how Rome interacted with other cultures of the empire by closely examining six objects that were in the exhibition.

Bryan Brinkman is a graduate student in the University of Washington History Department, working in the field of Roman imperial history.

The Art of Enslavement: Four Depictions of Roman
By Mira Green
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This audio guide discusses four images of slaves in the exhibition. It offers a brief discussion of the history of the institution of Roman slavery, as well as a comparative look at modern examples of slavery.

Mira Green is a PhD student in ancient history at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on female slavery in the Roman Principate.

Voices of Rome: Soundtrack of Praise and Blame
By Ashli Baker

Want to learn what the Romans themselves said about the Julio-Claudian imperial family? This audio tour guides listeners through the Julio-Claudian gallery of the exhibition with dramatic readings from five ancient authors who, from different points of view, praise or blame those portrayed. Please note: Some of the content of this podcast is controversial and narrates a history of brutality and exploitation. This may be offensive to some people.

Ashli Baker is a PhD student in the Department of Classics at the University of Washington who is fascinated by the dynamic relationship between literature and art.

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