July 28, 2021

Bonus: Great Moments in Art History with ArtCurious

Bonus: Great Moments in Art History with ArtCurious

We're pleased to present a special collaboration with the ArtCurious podcast. In this bonus episode, Top Artist host Jessica Stewart and ArtCurious host Jennifer Dasal discuss some great moments in art history.

We're pleased to present a special collaboration with the ArtCurious podcast. In this bonus episode, Top Artist host Jessica Stewart and ArtCurious host Jennifer Dasal discuss some great moments in art history, where art—or the artist—made an impact. 

Listen along as we discuss 19th-century sociologist and photographer Lewis Hine, a surprising stance against racism by Norman Rockwell, Picasso's controversial Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, and Artemisia Gentileschi's landmark career as a female painter in the 17th century.

Then, on August 9, the conversation continues over on ArtCurious, as Jessica and Jennifer dissect some more great moments in art history, so be sure to go over and subscribe to ArtCurious.

Timestamps:

  • Lewis Hine - 4:40
  • Norman Rockwell - 11:40
  • Pablo Picasso - 17:30
  • Artemesia Gentileschi - 24:04

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Want to learn more about these topics?

How an Early 1900s Photographer Helped Change America as We Know It

Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With,” a Groundbreaking Civil Rights Painting

9 Facts About Picasso‘s Groundbreaking Painting ‘Les Demoiselles d‘Avignon‘

5 Powerful Paintings by the Under-Appreciated Female Artist Artemisia Gentileschi

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