Episode 122: John Launius: Writer--Renaissance Man!

Beyond the Paint podcast is shaking up our format for this episode! Please join me for a conversation with the writer and historian John Launius. Our talk encompasses his writings (he wrote a book about the philanthropist and art collector Charles Parsons), but also our shared interest and enthusiasm for women, female artists like Harriet Hosmer, featured in his book, and other women who break through societal and cultural norms. This episode is dedicated to Harry Sparks. :).Learn more about John's Book, "The Life and Times of Missouri's Charles Parsons: Between Art and War" -- www.parsonsbook.com.Follow John: https://twitter.com/johnlaun1IG: @john_launiusYoutube: @Charles Parsons: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Sow5RvI3TVaW_c1G3GfgQ.Go to my website www.beyondthepaint.net to view images discussed in the show. This includes crypto artist Nanu Berks (www.nanuberks.com) and photographer Renee Cox (www.reneecox.org)