Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 640
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
TLDR Gerhard Richter | Betty
Gerhard Richter, born in Dresden, Germany, in 1932, is a towering figure in contemporary art, whose life and work were forged by the tumultuous history of 20th-century Germany. Growing up under the N…
00:12:43 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
TLDR Georges Braque | Violin and Palette
Since it is back to school season, I thought I would make a series of episodes optimized for classrooms to give students a quick overview and a few interesting facts about an artist. I am labeling th…
00:15:26 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Eadweard Muybridge | The Horse in Motion
Pioneering 19th-century photographer Eadweard Muybridge is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in capturing movement, which laid the foundation for modern cinema. After immigrating to the United S…
00:10:13 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
William Blake | The Ancient of Days
My guest this week is Mark Vernon, author of Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. We discussed William Blake, the famous poet and visual artist known for his spiritually charged work. T…
00:45:19 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Fun Facts About Clay and Ceramics
Today, I wanted to share an episode of my other podcast, Fun Facts Daily, with some interesting information about clay and ceramics. You'll learn what makes things blow up in the kiln and how to avoi…
00:16:07 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Amalia Kussner | The Miniature Painter Revealed
My guest for this episode is Kathleen Langore, author of a new book about the artist, Amalia Kussner. She was a highly successful portrait artist who specialized in miniatures. Kussner drew her subje…
00:37:36 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Wayne Thiebaud | Pie a la Mode
Explore the life and work of celebrated American artist Wayne Thiebaud, known for his vibrant and textured paintings of everyday objects. Born in 1920, Thiebaud's early experiences as a sign painter …
00:10:58 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Man Ray | Ingres's Violin (encore)
Man Ray was a pioneer of cameraless photography. His signature technique was the "Rayograph" created by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper often manipulating them during exposure. Of…
00:41:50 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Amrita Sher-Gil | Bride's Toilet (encore)
Amrita Sher-Gil, born in 1913 to a Sikh aristocrat and a Hungarian-Jewish opera singer, was a trailblazing artist who blended European and Indian influences. After studying art in Paris and achieving…
00:10:53 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
David Hockney | A Bigger Splash
Explore the life and work of David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Born in Yorkshire in 1937, Hockney's rebellious spirit and prodigious talent we…
00:16:29 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Edvard Munch | The Scream (encore)
As a young adult, Edvard Munch studied art. He was influenced early on by the Impressionists, but he really came into his own when he began using painting as a way of expressing his inner struggles. …
00:11:06 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
I'm Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries
My guests this week were the author and illustrator of the fantastic book I’M NOT YOUR MUSE: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries. I spoke with Lori Zimmer and Maria …
00:46:09 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Kwakwaka’wakw artist | Eagle Transformation Mask (encore)
The transformation mask is a carved and painted sculpture, a status symbol, a costume element and a simple machine all at once. Pulling the strings on the mask allows the wearer to move parts that ef…
00:06:40 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
The Woman with Fifty Faces
This week, I have an interview with the author and illustrtor behind a new graphic novel that tackles the story of Maria Lani who convinced over 50 prominent artists to make her portrait. Dozens of a…
00:49:58 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Amedeo Modigliani (encore)
Amedeo Modigliani, a rebellious Italian painter, left a lasting mark on the art world with his distinctive style and captivating portraits. Born in Livorno in 1884, his early life was marked by illne…
00:12:01 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris
It was a tremendous pleasure to get to interview Jennifer Dasal about her new book, The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris. We discussed the art scene in Paris in t…
00:42:37 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Thomas Hart Benton
American artist Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) was a leading figure of the Regionalist movement, known for his dynamic depictions of American life, labor, and landscapes. Born into a politically prom…
00:10:21 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Portrait of an Artist
Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun is best known as Marie Antoinette's favorite portrait painter. In this episode, I spoke with Judith Lissauer Cromwell, author of a new biography of Vigée Le Brun.
Lo…
00:43:18 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Constantin Brâncuși | The Kiss & Bird in Space (encore)
Constantin Brâncuși was a Romanian sculptor who made a significant impact on modern art through his abstract sculptures. His passion and dedication to art is legendary. In the autumn of 1903, he bega…
00:18:05 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Hieronymus Bosch | The Garden of Earthly Delights (encore)
Hieronymus Bosch was a 15th-century Dutch painter whose fantastical and often unsettling works continue to captivate viewers today. His most famous painting, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," is a tr…
00:15:41 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
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