The Art History Babes

"Dogs Playing Poker" - It's practically burned into the American subconscious. In this Art History Babe Brief, Ginny and Corrie share some little known facts about this infamously kitschy and delightfully absurd painting. Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time has finally arrived for the Babes to unleash on the most problematic of artists, Paul Gauguin. Please join us for some unabashed Gauguin bashing, as we highlight all the reasons he was literally the worst -- from his terrible treatment of Van Gogh, to his abandonment of his family, to his exploitation of young girls. Plus, we attempt to address the looming question of "What do we do with the art of bad people?". Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation. Check out Sudio headphones at www.sudio.com Promo code: BABES Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery were recently unveiled and garnered a great deal of attention. These portraits, painted by contemporary artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, are both visually striking and of great historical importance. Join Corrie and Nat as they gush over these beautiful works and highlight some of the many reasons these portraits matter. Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As promised.. our full-length Marcel Duchamp episode! Learn the correct way to pronounce Duchamp, what a "readymade" is, and how 17 urinals made their way into museums all over the world. Join Corrie, Jen and Ginny as they discuss the life and career of the prolific Marcel Duchamp and some of his most famous works. Check out Sudio headphones at www.sudio.com  Promo code: BABES Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Art History Babe Brief, the Babes discuss the work of one of the most notable portraitists of the Northern Renaissance and the court painter to King Henry VIII, Hans Holbein....the younger one. Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads up: This episode includes candid discussion of drug use and addiction. As long as humans have existed, they've taken mind-altering substances. In this very trippy episode, the Babes trace the effects of drugs on consciousness and art making from the shamanistic origins of cave paintings to contemporary work exploring addiction. Artists discussed: John Martin, Pablo Picasso, Alex Gray, Robert Crumb, Plastic Jesus, Nan Goldin, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marina Abramovic Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not only are Tarot cards rich with fascinating history and stunning imagery, but they are fun as hell. Join the Babes and special guest Faith Sponsler for a jam-packed episode exploring the art, history, and insight of the Tarot. Plus! The Babes talk Oprah, hangovers, ornamental hermits, and tips for preventing Alzheimer's. Like we said....jam. packed. Faith's bizz: Website: www.faithsponsler.com Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1974, two farmers stumbled upon a collection of roughly 8,000 terracotta sculptures, now referred to as the Terracotta Army. These sculptures turned out to be a funerary monument to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Join Ginny and Natalie for the 411 on this fascinating example of funerary art. Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 when you use our link : www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edmonia Lewis was a renowned neoclassical sculptor in the late 1800s. However, her name is not widely known, and her work often falls under the radar. Not only did she lead a remarkable life, but so did one of her most important works, "Death of Cleopatra". Join the Babes as they discuss the life and career of Edmonia Lewis, the first female African American sculptor to gain international acclaim. Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 if you use our link : https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the 17th to the 19th century, Ukiyo-e flourished in Japan. Join Ginny and Jen for the 411 on these fascinating woodblock prints. Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5 https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Babes respond to listener queries both personal and art historical! Join us for an array of topics including: art accessibility, emotional reactions in art museums, object agency, & METAL. Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5 https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Art History Babe Brief, Jen & Ginny breakdown an art movement most commonly associated French decadence, frivolity, and pastels on pastels -- the Rococo. Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5 https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've all seen the photo of George W. Bush posed proudly in front of a painting of his dog and had a good chuckle. However, number 43's post-presidency pasttime is surprisingly complex. Join the Babes as they attempt to reconcile Bush the president with Bush the artist.Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9CMagic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/arthistorybabesWe got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters!www.arthistorybabes.comInsta: @arthistorybabespodcastTwitter: @arthistorybabesEmail: arthistorybabes@gmail.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Art History Babe Brief, Nat and Corrie introduce the brightly-colored basics of the "wild beast" movement--Fauvism. Explore a Fauvist landscape in this tribute to Andre Derain: https://hyperallergic.com/397440/fauvista-game-of-andre-derain/ Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5 https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AH Babes like a lot of things, including pop culture sensation "Stranger Things". In this Hot Take, the Babes discuss their favorite characters (Bob <3) and least favorite characters (Billy...) of season two and consider the artistry behind visually capturing the zeitgeist of the 1980s. Somehow, we forgot to discuss the Shadow Monster's striking resemblance to "Maman" by Louise Bourgeois, but it's a fun episode nonetheless! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS HELLA SPOILERS* Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5 https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices