Make art from something you've never seen. | David Brooks | The Art Assignment

The video explores artist David Brooks' work and influences, focusing on his installation 'Preserved Forest' and the concept of depicting unseen realities. It discusses the impact of imagery on perception, referencing Albert Durer's rhinoceros and William Beebe's deep-sea exploration. An art assignment challenges viewers to depict something they know exists but have never seen. The video concludes with a project on endangered mammals, highlighting the relationship between art and reality.

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