Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All...
Who Arted is art history and art education for everyone. While most art history podcasts focus on the traditional "fine art" we see in museums around the world, Who ARTed celebrates art in all of its forms and in terms anyone can understand. Each episode tells the story of a different artist and artwork including the traditional big names like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol along with lesser-known artists working in such diverse media as video game design, dance, the culinary arts, and more. Who Arted is written and produced by an art teacher with the goal of creating a classroom resource that makes art history fun and accessible to everyone. Whether you are cramming for your AP Art History exam, trying to learn a few facts so you can sound smart at fashionable dinner parties, or just looking to hear something with a more positive tone, we’ve got you covered with episodes every Monday and Friday.
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The Peace Symbol
Learn a little bit about how the artist Gerald Holtom created one of the most widely recognized symbols of peace.
7 min
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Jack Kirby | The Avengers
Jack Kirby was a legendary comic book artist behind some of the most popular characters of all time, including The Avengers.
49 min
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The Aztec Sun Stone
The Aztec Sun Stone also called the Calendar Stone was created in the early 15th century about 100 years before the Aztec Empire came to an end.
8 min
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Alma Thomas | Resurrection
This episode is about the American painter, Alma Thomas and her painting, Resurrection from 1966.
33 min
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The Mysterious Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is one of the best known paintings in the world and yet her identity, her eyes, her smile and even the authenticity of the painting hanging in The Louvre have come into question.
10 min
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Norman Rockwell | The Problem We All Live With
Norman Rockwell is best known for his nostalgic and idealized illustrations for the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. The Civil Rights Movement inspired him to use his platform to speak out and make the struggle visible for everyone.
35 min
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The Taj Mahal (Fun Fact Friday)
This episode tells the story behind the creation of one of the most recognizable man made structures on earth, The Taj Mahal.
5 min
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Takashi Murakami | Mr Dobs (encore)
Takashi Murakami is among the most prominent contemporary artists. He mixed aspects of traditional Japanese culture with western popular culture in his superflat work transcending cultures and media.
27 min
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Olowe of Ise | Veranda Post (Fun Fact Friday)
This episode is about one of the most prominent Yoruba artist, Olowe of Ise.
7 min
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Henri Matisse - The Dessert: Harmony in Red (En...
This is an encore presentation of the episode about Henri Matisse and his painting The Dessert: Harmony in Red from 1908.
30 min
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Louis Sullivan & the Carson Pirie Scott Buildin...
This fun fact mini episode covers a bit about Louis Sullivan whose modern architectural style was influential in the early 20th century.
7 min
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Marcel Duchamp - Fountain (encore)
In 1917, a toilet was turned on its side and completely upended the art world. Marcel Duchamp's Fountain was a controversial early readymade. It has been named one of the most influential artworks of the 20th century and it is on the list of required works for AP Art History students to learn about.
35 min
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Fun Fact Friday - Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty
In 1970, Robert Smithson created Spiral Jetty. It was only his second monumental sculpture but sadly, it would be the last he completed before his untimely death in a plane crash.
6 min
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Claude Monet - Water Lilies
This episode covers a bit of art history with the Impressionist Movement and one of its most famous painters, Claude Monet.
28 min
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Fun Fact Friday - The Last Supper by Leonardo d...
This mini episode covers some fun facts about The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
9 min
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Season 3 Finale(ish) - Arts Madness Winner
This is the end to season 3 and the announcement of which artist listeners chose to win this year's Arts Madness Tournament.
21 min
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Fun Fact Friday - The Burghers of Calais
This mini episode tells the story behind one of Rodin's greatest sculptures, The Burghers of Calais.
7 min
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Arts Madness Final Round
This week we have the finals for our Arts Madness Tournament. Katsushika Hokusai is up against Yayoi Kusama.
6 min
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Arthur Boyd - Nebuchadnezzar on Fire Falling ov...
This episode is about Arthur Boyd the Australian painter.
34 min
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Fun Fact Friday - The Apollo 11 Stones
The Apollo 11 stones were named after the famous NASA mission even though they were buried around 25,000 BCE.
4 min
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Arts Madness Round 5
We started with 64 diverse artists and now we are at the semi-finals determining which two will advance to the final round.
7 min
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Ivan Albright - The Picture of Dorian Gray
This week, we discussed Ivan Albright and his Picture of Dorian Gray. This is one of my favorite works by Albright in the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago.
31 min
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Fun Fact Friday - Did Vincent Van Gogh Really O...
Vincent van Gogh is a legendary figure in art history. He is one of my favorite artists and his paintings sell for tens of millions of dollars today, but it is often said that he sold only one painting during his lifetime.
9 min
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Arts Madness Round 4
This week we are on Round 4 of the annual Arts Madness Tournament.
6 min
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Alexander McQueen - Jellyfish Ensemble, 2010
This week we discuss fashion and Alexander McQueen's Jellyfish Ensemble from 2010.
32 min