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Zara Anishanslin discusses her book 'The Painter's Fire' and the role of artists in the American Revolution.

In this episode Zara Anishanslin discusses her new book 'The Painter's Fire,' exploring the often overlooked role of artists and material culture in the American Revolution. She highlights the importance of preservation and the interconnectedness of art, history, and politics.

People in this episode

Guest: Zara Anishanslin

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• art
• material culture
• preservation
• history
• politics

Keywords

• American Revolution
• artists
• material culture
• preservation
• history
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Painter's Fire

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