The best podcasts for Art Lovers
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Who am I?
I have been teaching art for 16 years. When I was younger and earning my BFA, I was really focused on creating but as an adult I have been discovering so many great stories I never knew that just make art history far more odd and interesting than I ever realized. When we were kids, most of us loved art class. We would look at beautiful works of art, experiment with different tools and materials and watching projects take shape was like magic. Somehow as we got older, most of us lost the joy in art. It became a subject that was strange and confusing. Art museums are full of works could easily be mistaken for garbage (and some custodians have accidentally thrown away artworks lol). I started my podcasts trying to bring gather the stories that make art and art history fun and understandable for everyone.
What is my podcast playlist about?
These are podcasts that cut through the art world jargon that doesn’t make sense to anyone and share the odd and interesting stories that make learning about art more fun for everyone.
1. Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
Why this podcast?
This podcast takes an expansive view of art to capture a little something for everyone. Learn some of the fun facts that were probably left out of the boring lecture halls like did you know Michelangelo had exceptionally poor hygiene even by Renaissance standards? Learn about the librarian who stole artworks and replaced them with his own paintings only to discover that others had stolen his forgeries and replaced them with their own fakes. In addition to the standard paintings or sculptures, Who ARTed covers fashion, dance and new media like video games. It’s fun for the whole family.
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4.9
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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How many episodes does Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages have?
Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages currently has 506 episodes available.
What topics does Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Visual Arts, History and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages?
The average episode length on Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages released?
Episodes of Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages?
The first episode of Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages was released on Oct 31, 2019.
2. ArtCurious Podcast
Why this podcast?
ArtCurious is amazingly thoroughly researched. Each season covers a different theme with tons of interesting stories that make art history come alive.
ArtCurious Podcast
Jennifer Dasal/ArtCurious
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5.0
Think art history is boring? Think again. It's weird, funny, mysterious, enthralling, and liberating. Join us as we cover the strangest stories in art. Is the Mona Lisa fake? Did Van Gogh actually kill himself? And why were the Impressionists so great? Subscribe to us here, and follow us at www.artcuriouspodcast.com for further information and fun extras. © 2023 Jennifer Dasal
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How many episodes does ArtCurious Podcast have?
ArtCurious Podcast currently has 230 episodes available.
What topics does ArtCurious Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Visual Arts, History and Arts.
What is the average episode length on ArtCurious Podcast?
The average episode length on ArtCurious Podcast is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of ArtCurious Podcast released?
Episodes of ArtCurious Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of ArtCurious Podcast?
The first episode of ArtCurious Podcast was released on Aug 10, 2016.
3. The Art of Crime
Why this podcast?
Let’s face it true crime is a huge genre because it is fascinating. The Art of Crime is well produced covering the intersection of art and crime.
The Art of Crime
Gavin Whitehead
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5.0
The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season.
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How many episodes does The Art of Crime have?
The Art of Crime currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does The Art of Crime cover?
The podcast is about Art History, Narrative, True Crime, Research, Podcasts, History and Arts.
What is the average episode length on The Art of Crime?
The average episode length on The Art of Crime is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Art of Crime released?
Episodes of The Art of Crime are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Art of Crime?
The first episode of The Art of Crime was released on Sep 15, 2022.
4. Art of History
Why this podcast?
Art of History helps us understand history and society as reflected in the arts. A great podcast thoroughly researched but delivered with a friendly, conversational tone.
Art of History
Amanda Matta
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5.0
Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.
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How many episodes does Art of History have?
Art of History currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does Art of History cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Visual Arts, History and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Art of History?
The average episode length on Art of History is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Art of History released?
Episodes of Art of History are typically released every 27 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Art of History?
The first episode of Art of History was released on Aug 22, 2021.
5. Art Smart
Why this podcast?
Different people look at art in different ways. All of my artist friends tend to look at a piece first considering the material and how it is constructed. If you want to look at art like an artist and understand the elements or art, the principles of design or how different materials are made/used, check out Art Smart.
Art Smart
Kyle Wood
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5.0
Art is for everyone, but sometimes, the way we talk about art doesn't make sense to anyone. Art Smart breaks through the confusing artspeak to help everyone understand and enjoy art a little bit more. Every episode is short and to the point giving you a quick overview of the topic in just a few minutes. In Season 1, Art Smart focused on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. The elements of art are the building blocks of art and the principles of design focus on how artists arrange those building blocks. Understanding the Elements and Principles can help you become a better creator whether you aspire to be the next Leonardo da Vinci, or you just want your family photos to look good on social media. For Season 2, Art Smart is focusing on different eras and movements in art. What is the difference between modern and post-modern? How were the Post-Impressionists and Impressionists similar and different? Learn all about these and other movements in season 2. Each episode will cover a movement or era in broad strokes, then give you five specific artists/works to look at for a better understanding.
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How many episodes does Art Smart have?
Art Smart currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Art Smart cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Visual Arts, Education and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Art Smart?
The average episode length on Art Smart is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of Art Smart released?
Episodes of Art Smart are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Art Smart?
The first episode of Art Smart was released on Jan 4, 2022.
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