A playlist for seeing art with new ears

Art has never recognized borders. Throughout history, painters, sculptors, writers, and musicians have engaged in dialogue with one another, finding new forms of expression and inspiration in other disciplines. A work of art can become a novel, an image can give rise to a film, and, at times, a painting can be transformed into a song. The influence of great artists extends beyond museums and continues to be felt in genres as diverse as folk, rock, pop, and alternative music. Some artists are mentioned directly in song lyrics; others become symbols, characters, or references that continue to fuel the collective