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Picture yourself walking through the warm, welcoming walls of a museum as you explore this curated list of the best art history podcasts. Listen to discussions surrounding Chinese sculpture of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion, the history of and our relationship with death portraiture, the history of different sculptures, and so much more. Hear about the ubiquitous names in art like Michelangelo and Picasso, and as well as lesser-known artists… Continue Reading >> Picture yourself walking through the warm, welcoming walls of a museum as you explore this curated list of the best art history podcasts. Listen to discussions surrounding Chinese sculpture of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion, the history of and our relationship with death portraiture, the history of different sculptures, and so much more. Hear about the ubiquitous names in art like Michelangelo and Picasso, and as well as lesser-known artists like Lee Krasner and the nightmarish worlds of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel. << Show Less

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Best Art History Podcasts Audio Bio Vurbl Curator, Erica, introduces the playlist she created, "Best Art History Podcasts."

Snippet of ArtCurious Podcast: Episode #39: Rivals- Picasso vs. Matisse (Season 3, Episode 8) Where do you fall on the Picasso vs Matisse debate as to who the father of modern art is? Listen to this brief history of the two artists to see where you stand.

Snippet of The Lonely Palette: Episode 19 - Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion (Song Dynasty, 12th c. CE) The Lonely Palette discusses the Chinese sculpture, Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion. The meaning of the sculpture, gender, and reactions to it.

Episode 29: 7 Fun Facts in Art History A lighter episode relating seven stimulating facts about Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Snippet of The Renaissance: A History of Renaissance Art: Episode 29 - Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Brugel: Nightmares of the Renaissance In this episode, explore the nightmarish worlds of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel. Bosch’s visions of Hell would influence countless generations of artists. Bruegel picked up the themes of Bosch almost half a century later creating his own nightmarish visions.

Snippet of The Sculptor's Funeral: Episode 50 - Michelangelo and the Tomb of Pope Julius A brief history of Michelangelo, and his competition with Leonardo, one of his longest commissions, sculptors, paintings, and more.

Snippet of The Art History Babes: Death Portraiture Learn about the history of Victorian death portraiture. The hosts discuss how the societal relationship with death has changed, the process of post-mortem photography and painting, and more.

Snippet of The Great Women Artists: Eleanor Nairne on Lee Krasner Katy Hessel interviews current curator, Eleanor Nairne, about the Abstract Expressionist sensationalist, Lee Krasner. Born in 1908 Brooklyn to a Jewish family, Krasner was known as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century.

Episode #39: Rivals- Picasso vs. Matisse (Season 3, Episode 8) This episode receives additional support from Reynolda House Museum of American Art, where you can find one of the nation's most highly regarded collections of American art on view in a unique domestic setting - the restored 1917 mansion of R. J. and Katharine Reynolds surrounded by beautiful gardens and peaceful walking trails. You can browse Reynolda's art and decorative arts collections and see what's coming next at their website, reynoldahouse.org. The beginning of the Twentieth Century was a glittering time of hope and innovation. It was one of the golden ages of art, particularly in Paris, the glamorous capital of all things cultural, where writers such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein hobnobbed and debated ideas with painters like Salvador Dali, Georges Braque and many others who filled the bars, cafes, and salons, working and discussing politics and their idyllic fantasies about what art could be. Thinking and dreaming BIG was the norm-- and collaboration and sharing in each others’ concepts and victories was, too. But there was a shadowy side to such sharing, where friendships and support could morph into jealousy and competitiveness, as the drive to become the best took ultimate control. It is within this sparkling Parisian backdrop that what is possibly the greatest rivalry of art history played out-- what IS modern art, and what should it be?Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts!Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram Episode CreditsProduction and Editing by Kaboonki. Theme music by Alex Davis. Social media assistance by Emily Crockett. Additional writing and research by Stephanie Pryor. ArtCurious is sponsored by Anchorlight, an interdisciplinary creative space, founded with the intent of fostering artists, designers, and craftspeople at varying stages of their development. Home to artist studios, residency opportunities, and exhibition space Anchorlight encourages mentorship and the cross-pollination of skills among creatives in the Triangle.Additional music credits"Splash In The Ocean" by Daniel Birch is licensed under BY 4.0; "Beach" by Komiku is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal; "Tundra" by Scanglobe is licensed under BY-NC-SA 4.0 ; "Trace Hunters Departement (ID 281)" by Lobo Loco is licensed under BY-NC-ND 4.0; "La neige tiède" by Fourmi is licensed under BY-NC-ND 4.0; Ad Music: "I Was Waiting for Him" by Lee Rosevere is licensed under BY 4.0; "Hey Mercy" by Pierce Murphy is licensed under BY 4.0; "<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Summer_Days/08--Dee_Yan-Key-The_