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
The Ardabil Carpet
The Ardabil Carpet, a masterpiece of 16th-century Persian weaving, represents a pinnacle of Safavid art. Though associated with Ardabil, scholars suggest it may have been woven in Kashan, a prominent…
00:08:52 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
James McNeill Whistler | Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (Whistler's Mother)
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was a prominent figure in the Aesthetic Movement focusing on "Art for art's sake." One of Whistler's most renowned works is "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," widely…
00:16:03 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Francisco Goya | The Third of May 1808
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) is one of Spain's most important and complex artists. His career bridged the gap between the Old Masters and the modern era. He found success as a court painter for the Spa…
00:16:48 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Author Interview: B.A. Shapiro | The Lost Masterpiece
My guest this week is B.A. Shapiro, author of a new historical fiction book, The Lost Masterpiece. Her book focuses on Berthe Morisot and the French Impressionists. In this interview, we dicussed som…
00:51:30 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Introducing: Culture Kids Podcast
Today I wanted to share an episode of Culture Kids. Culture Kids is a great podcast for kids and families to enjoy learning about the world. It was a privilege to be a guest on their show talking abo…
00:15:13 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Édouard Manet | A Bar at the Folies-Bergère
Édouard Manet, born in Paris in 1832, defied his privileged upbringing to pursue art, despite initial family opposition. Studying under Thomas Couture, Manet diverged from academic traditions, favori…
00:15:28 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Utagawa Hiroshige (encore)
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) stands as a titan in the realm of Japanese woodblock prints of the ukiyo-e period. His tranquil landscapes, meticulously detailed cityscapes, and captivating depictions …
00:08:14 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) was a significant 20th-century artist known for his elongated, attenuated sculptures that often embody post-war existential themes. Born in Switzerland, he was influenc…
00:13:20 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
5 Artists Who Take Playing with Their Food to a Whole New Level
Today I thought it would be fun to switch things up a little bit. Instead of focusing on just one artist and artwork, I’ve got 5 artists who work with food in ways most people would never consider. J…
00:09:31 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Charles and Ray Eames | Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Charles and Ray Eames were an iconic husband-and-wife design team who became leaders of the Mid-Century Modern movement. Their partnership began at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, merging Charles's arc…
00:12:14 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Petra (encore)
Petra, the ancient city carved into the sandstone cliffs of Jordan, is a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of the Nabataean civilization. Established in the 4th century BC, Petra's strategic lo…
00:11:48 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Mariko Mori | Pure Land
Mariko Mori, born in Tokyo in 1967, is a Japanese artist whose work blends traditional Buddhist iconography with futuristic digital art. With a background influenced by her father's inventiveness and…
00:09:58 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Sandro Botticelli | The Birth of Venus (encore)
Sandro Botticelli, born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, was a renowned Florentine painter during the Renaissance. By the 1470s, Botticelli established his own workshop and gained recognition…
00:19:41 |
Fri 16 May 2025
The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
My guest this week is Michelle Young, author of The Art Spy. During WWII, French museum curator Rose Valland risked her life to sabotage the Nazi art theft machine, secretly documenting their plunder…
00:35:07 |
Mon 12 May 2025
The Ultimate Lego House (encore)
In 2009, a television presenter from the BBC, a guy by the name of James May, gathered about 2,000 volunteers and approximately 3.2 million bricks donated by LEGO to create a two-story house out of L…
00:05:54 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Jessica Poundstone | Museum of Dogs
Jessica Poundstone is the author of Museum of Dogs: a Romp through Art History for Dog People. As the name suggests, it is a light and fun look at dogs as portrayed by various artists throughout time…
00:42:38 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Marc Chagall | I and the Village
Marc Chagall (born Moishe Shagal, 1887-1985) was a prominent Russian-French modern artist whose life spanned nearly a century of dramatic historical change. Originating from a Hasidic Jewish communit…
00:12:04 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Introducing Fun Facts Daily
Fun Facts Daily is a new podcast I have been working on for a bit. It is exactly what the name suggests. Every Monday through Friday, on Fun Facts Daily, I’ll be sharing five fun facts, a word of the…
00:30:08 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
The Codex Borgia
The Codex Borgia is a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican manuscript, a 36-foot folded document made of animal hide, dating from the 13th to early 16th centuries. Created by Indigenous peoples, likely in cent…
00:10:44 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Walter De Maria | The Lightning Field
Walter De Maria (1935-2013) was a pivotal figure in Minimalism, Conceptual Art, and Land Art, known for large-scale environmental installations. His significant works include The New York Earth Room …
00:37:11 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
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