The Art Assignment: Having a Coke With Frank O'Hara
Frank O'Hara is best known for his poetry. In this episode, viewers explore his life as a poet and as an art curator at MoMA, while host Sarah Green cooks foods mentioned in some of his poems. Part of "The Art Assignment" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 15 minutes 29 seconds
- Topic: Home and Family, Literature
- Subtopic: Cooking, Food, Poetry
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: The Art Assignment
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