The Art History Babes

Stressed out about the election?? Us too! Pour yourself a sizable glass of wine and join the Babes as they examine the role of visual art in various political elections around the world including Art for Obama, Mousavi's Green Movement, the revolutionary street art of Mexico, & some fun responses to the hot mess that is the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kickstart the spookiest time of year, the Babes share the hauntingly British tale of an eerie engraved print. Gather around the campfire and join us in a telling of M.R. James' "The Mezzotint" *cue evil laughter and ghostly wailings*. Special thanks to Leo Silva for spookifying our theme song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From his happy little trees to his pet squirrel, Peapod, Bob Ross filled the lives of millions with magic via your favorite public access art instruction program, The Joy of Painting. In this episode, the Babes take a trip down memory lane as they recall their favorite Bob Ross moments and discuss the life of this gentle, enchanting man. Be prepared for the waterworks, folks. Originally Released September 28th, 2016 AHB YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtHistoryBabes Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes Website: www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Frida Kahlo consider herself a Surrealist? What actually happened during the fateful trolley accident that would plague her for the rest of her life? Was Diego Rivera woke af? All this and more in our extra long episode dedicated to the fiercely passionate art babe queen, Frida Kahlo.  Originally Released September 20, 2016  3 Books: Frida Kahlo Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgAOS_C6V6Y&t=3s  Spotify Playlist: Frida Kahlo:  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtHistoryBabes  Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes  Website: www.arthistorybabes.com  Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast  Twitter: @arthistorybabes  Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Originally Released September 13th, 2016 Regal, majestic, & mysterious, the color purple has come to hold many associations over the years, many relating to power in one form or another. Join the Babes as they dive into the history of this captivating color and pay loving tribute to their favorite Prince of purple. AHB YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtHistoryBabes Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes Website: www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Babes bounce around the world in the second installment of Architecture & Power. First, Ginny takes us to Italy to examine the architecture of Benito Mussolini's fascist regime. Then Jen takes us to Mexico City, sharing the fascinating history of the Palacio Nacional. Special Guest: Cristina Urrutia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How has society come to associate certain architectural elements with power and importance? In the first episode of two on Architecture & Power, the Babes discuss the grandeur of the Egyptian pyramids, the relationship between the White House and classical antiquity, and cast a critical eye on modern architect, Le Corbusier. Special Guest: Cristina Urrutia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How have 20th century ideas shaped our conceptions of one of the most successful female artists of the Baroque period? Join the Babes as they discuss the work and life of Caravaggio's sole female follower, Artemisia Gentileschi. Originally Released August 4th, 2016. Check out this brilliant advice column written from the perspective of Artemisia: http://www.ask-a-badass.com/advice/2018/artemisia AHB YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtHistoryBabes Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes Website: www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Babes as they discuss the complex life and groundbreaking work of one of their favorite art babes, Yoko Ono, and share tips for surviving grad school! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second installment of their two-parter on color theory, the Babes discuss the color experiments of Josef Albers, explore the connection between color and emotion, and get weepy about the tragic life of van Gogh. Artists discussed: Josef Albers, Mark Rothko, Gerhard Richter, Eugene Delacroix, & Vincent van Gogh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Originally Released July 18, 2016 In the first installment of a two-parter on color theory, the Art History Babes discuss the trippy nature of color perception and the enigmatic history of the color blue.  www.arthistorybabes.com  Color Theory Part 2: https://www.arthistorybabes.com/episode-7-color-theory-part-ii  Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! : patreon.com/arthistorybabes YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Fq3wBP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the true spirit of Bacchus (god of wine), the Babes amp up their intoxication levels and discuss the joyful debauchery of bacchanalia, past and present. Special Guest: Leo Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the difference between a putto, a cherub, and cupid? What does a masterpiece by Raphael have in common with the hit TV show Parks & Rec? Tune in as we discuss the origins and various manifestations of putti in visual culture. Originally Released: June 13th, 2016, Censored version available on our website Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes www.arthistorybabes.com Youtube: https://bit.ly/2KARhkx Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get to know the Art History Babes with our debut episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices