Why is a painting of a trash can hanging in a museum? Roy Lichtenstein's Pop Art sensibilities help explain. In this video, David Benkof shows how through incisive analysis a viewer can figure out why there's a painting of a trashcan, why it's a step-on can, why there are two of them, and why there are flowers on them.
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Next video: Arthur Miller's All My Sons
David Benkof's upcoming speaking schedule:
• Sunday, March 29, 5 pm Eastern: "The Poetry of Emma Lazarus, Allen Ginsberg, and Bob Dylan"
Register at limmudna.org/efestival
• May 6 at AACI Jerusalem: Best of American Jewish Film
• May 13 at AACI Jerusalem: Best of American Jewish Music
• May 20 at AACI Jerusalem: Best of American Jewish Drama
• December 25-31, Limmud Festival UK, Birmingham, England
Contact info: DavidBenkof@gmail.com
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