
David Smith
Host of David and ArtDavid Smith, host of David and Art, is an American historian with broad interests in his field. He’s been at Baylor University since 2002 teaching classes in American history, military history, and cultural history. For eight years he wrote an arts and culture column for the Waco Tribune-Herald, and his writings on history, art, and culture have appeared in other newspapers from the Wall Street Journal to the Dallas Morning News.
The very first record he remembers listening to when he was little was Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic’s recording of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and that set him on a lifelong path of loving music and the arts. He’s loved history for almost as long, and finally saw them come together in his career. He believes that history illuminates the arts and the arts illuminate history—that they co-exist and are best understood together.
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In this week's edition of David and Art, host David Smith explores the devastating impact of the recent California wildfires on art, architecture, and cultural history, and what it means for preservation efforts moving forward.
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In this week's edition of David and Art, host David Smith explores the devastating impact of the recent California wildfires on art, architecture, and cultural history, and what it means for preservation efforts moving forward.
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While the passage of time can take its toll on our sharpness, emerging research suggests the arts may offer a way to push back against that.This week, host David Smith explores the fascinating connection between creativity and cognitive health.
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While the passage of time can take its toll on our sharpness, emerging research suggests the arts may offer a way to push back against that.This week, host David Smith explores the fascinating connection between creativity and cognitive health.
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In this week's edition of David and Art, host David Smith dives into the story of Bill Evans, a jazz pianist whose artistry left an indelible mark on the genre. His name might not ring a bell for everyone, but his impact is undeniable.
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In this week's edition of David and Art, host David Smith dives into the story of Bill Evans, a jazz pianist whose artistry left an indelible mark on the genre. His name might not ring a bell for everyone, but his impact is undeniable.
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Further exploring the Newport Jazz Festival and it's legacy, here's David Smith with this week's edition of David and Art.
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Further exploring the Newport Jazz Festival and it's legacy, here's David Smith with this week's edition of David and Art.
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This week David Smith explores the origins of the Newport Jazz Festival.
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This week David Smith explores the origins of the Newport Jazz Festival.