Accessible Art History

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I'm discussing one of the most romantic works in art history: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt For images and sources:  https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-42-the-kiss-by-gustav-klimt 

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I discuss a controversial Cubist work. (Marked explicit for discussion of sex work) For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-41-les-demoiselles-d-avignon-by-pablo-picasso

In the Season 8 finale, we are discussing one of the most iconic works in the western canon: Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-40-starry-night-by-vincent-van-gogh

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I explore Neo-Impressionism with Georges Seurat's work: A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-39-a-sunday-afternoon-on-la-grande-jatte-by-georges-seurat 

Welcome back to Accessible Art History: The Podcast! This week, I'm wrapping up Impressionism with a series of paintings on the Rouen Cathedral by Claude Monet. For images and sources, please go to the blog: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-38-rouen-cathedral-series-by-claude-monet 

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I continue through our exploration of Impressionism. This work, Luncheon of the Boating Party, is one of the most famous pieces from the period due to its bright and vivacious reflection of the moment! Please rate and review if you enjoy this episode!  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-37-luncheon-of-the-boating-party-by-pierre-auguste-renoir 

Welcome to Season 8 of Accessible Art History: The Podcast! In this week's episode, I'm talking about Olympia by Manet. This work is quite scandalous and served as the bridge between past periods and Impressionism.  *marked explicit for a brief discussion of sex workers For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-36-olympia-by-édouard-manet

In this episode, I continue our discussion of Realism with this painting: The Gleaners by Jean-François Millet.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-35-the-gleaners-by-jean-françois-millet

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I dive into Realism starting with one of the most iconic works of the age.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-34-the-stonebreakers-by-gustave-courbet

In this last episode covering Romanticism, I discuss the art and history surrounding JMW Turner's work, The Slave Ship.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-33-the-slave-ship-by-jmw-turner

In this episode, our journey through Romanticism continues with this revolutionary and inflammatory piece!  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-32-liberty-leading-the-people-by-eugène-delacroix

In Season 7 of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am covering Romanticism and Realism. To kick things off, I am examining a controversial work called La Grande Odalisque by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a rating and review. Thank you! For show notes, images, and sources, please go to the blog: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-31-la-grande-odalisque-by-jean-auguste-dominique-ingres

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am exploring a work that represents one of the biggest political shifts in Western History. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rate and review! For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-30-the-coronation-of-napoleon-by-jacques-louis-david

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I continue the journey through Neoclassical art with Venus Victrix by Antonio Canova. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider giving a rate and review! Instagram: @accessible.art.history For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-30-venus-victrix-by-antonio-canova

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I venture into the world of Neoclassical art.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-29-the-oath-of-the-horatii-by-jacques-louis-david

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am exploring one of the great Rococo masterpieces: The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard.  For images and sources, please go to this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-27-the-swing-by-jean-honoré-fragonard

Season Six is kicking off with the Rococo period. Come learn all about this romantic style in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast! For images and sources, please go to this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-26-the-pilgrimage-to-cythera-by-jean-antoine-watteau

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am continuing the journey through the Dutch Golden Age with The Astronomer by Johannes Vermeer. Come learn all about it! For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-25-the-astronomer-by-johannes-vermeer

The Night Watch by Rembrandt is one of the most famous pieces of the Dutch Golden Age. It depicts a military procession but in a unique way. Come  learn all about it in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast.  For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-24-the-night-watch-by-rembrandt

In this week's episode, we are exploring a Baroque sculpture by Gianlorenzo Bernini, It is called the Abduction of Persephone and is a depiction of the Greek myth. To learn more about it, keep on listening! Please rate and review if you enjoy! For images and sources, please go to this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-23-the-abduction-of-persephone

In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I am going to be discussing a work by Peter Paul Rubens. Samson and Delilah shows how Rubens was able to tell an entire story through a single moment. To learn more, make sure to listen! For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-22-samson-and-delilah-by-peter-paul-rubens

The Calling of St. Matthew is a masterpiece of Baroque art by Caravaggio. Learn all about it in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast! For images and sources, please check out this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-21-the-calling-of-st-matthew-by-caravaggio

In this week's episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I explore the High Renaissance Masterpiece by Raphael. Painted between 1509-11, it is an homage to humanity's classical past.  For images and sources, please refer to this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-20-the-school-of-athens-by-raphael For updates and daily posts, follow on Instagram! @accessible.art.history

David by the incredible Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo is a fascinating work of Biblical proportions. To learn more, listen to this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast. For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-19-david-by-michelangelo

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most important works from the Renaissance. Come learn all about it with Accessible Art History: The Podcast.  For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-18-the-last-supper-by-leonardo-da-vinci

The Arnolfini Portrait was painted by Jan van Eyck in the 15th century. It is a remarkable double portrait filled with symbolism. Come explore it in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast. For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-16-the-arnolfini-portrait

The Merode Altarpiece is a devotional triptych from 15th century Burgundy. Come explore this amazing work from the Northern Renaissance with Accessible Art History: The Podcast.  For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-16-the-merode-altarpiece

Giotto's Lamentation is not only beautiful, but represents a stepping stone in art history. Come learn all about it in this podcast episode!  For images and sources, please check out this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-15-the-lamentation-by-giotto

The Röttgen Pietà is a gruesome statue depicting the Lamentation. Come learn all about it and medieval Christianity in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast. For images and sources, please go to this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-14-the-röttgen-pietà 

St. Foy is one of the most famous saints in the Catholic Church. Come explore her reliquary and early medieval Christianity with this podcast episode! For images and sources, please visited the blog: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-13-st-foy-reliquary Make sure to follow Accessible Art History on Instagram: @accessible.art.history

The Lindisfarne Gospels are a beautiful set of illuminated manuscripts from the 8th century. Come learn all about them in this podcast episode. For images and sources, please check out this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-12-lindisfarne-gospels And make sure to follow Accessible Art History on Instagram: @accessible.art.history

Christ as the Good Shepherd from the Catacomb of Priscilla is one of the earliest images we have of Christ. Listen to this episode to find out more. For images and sources, please visit the blog: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-11-christ-as-the-good-shepherd

For the last episode of Season 2, we are going to examine this amazing bronze sculpture of the last emperor of the Pax Romana : Marcus Aurelius. For sources and images: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-10-the-equestrian-statue-of-marcus-aurelius

In this week's episode, we are continuing our journey through Ancient Rome. The Column of Trajan is a magnificent Imperial Roman monument. Listen to this episode to find out all of the amazing details! For images and sources, please go to the Accessible Art History blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-9-the-column-of-trajan

In this week's episode, we are travelling to Ancient Rome. Instead of focusing on a single piece, we are going to learn about an entire site: Pompeii. This is where art historians were able to learn about the four distinct painting styles that developed at this point in history. For images and sources, please visit our blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-8-the-paintings-of-pompeii

This week's episode is a deep dive into one of the most famous sculptures in the world: The Winged Nike of Samothrace. We talk about how it represents a shift in art and the Hellenistic period.  For images and sources, please visit our website: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-7-winged-nike-of-samothrace

Kritios Boy represents a giant leap in the creation of art. Listen to this episode to find out why!  For images and sources, please visit our blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-6-kritios-boy

For the final episode of season 1, we are examining one of the most famous objects in art history: The Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun.  Listen to find out how this find had an impact on our understanding of Ancient Egypt. Sources and images can be found here: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-five-mask-of-tutankhamun

Akhenaten is one of the most controversial rulers in history. In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, we explore why!  For images and sources, please check out our blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-4-akhenaten-relief-carving

The Stele of Hammurabi is an important art historical and archaeological piece. Dating from around 4000 years ago, it can tell us about both artistic traditions and political information. For images and sources, please check out our blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-3-the-stele-of-hammurabi

The Lascaux caves hold some of the most important prehistoric paintings world. Come explore them in this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast! Show notes can be found here: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-2-lascaux-caves

The Venus of Willendorf is one of the most exceptional works of prehistoric sculpture. Come explore it with Accessible Art History! Sources and Images can be found on the Accessible Art History Blog: https://accessiblearthisto.wixsite.com/home/post/podcast-episode-1-venus-of-willendorf

This is the trailer for the new Accessible Art History Podcast! New episodes every week, starting June 1st. Please like, review, and subscribe!