End of Season 3
We’ve reached the end of Season 3! Thanks to all you returning listeners and welcome to our new audience members. If you’ve been enjoying the… Read More »End of Season 3
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Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle) by Wassily Kandinsky
Today’s painting was a real challenge to describe! It’s by Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian artist who was one of the pioneers of abstract art. We’ll… Read More »Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle) by Wassily Kandinsky
The Conversion of Saint Paul by Jacopo Tintoretto
Meet Saul of Tarsus, who is having a very bad day at work. We’ll find out what (or who) is causing all this commotion and… Read More »The Conversion of Saint Paul by Jacopo Tintoretto
A Pastoral Visit by Richard Norris Brooke
In the late 1800s, it was common for families to have their pastor over for Sunday dinner. That’s what Richard Norris Brooke is depicting here.… Read More »A Pastoral Visit by Richard Norris Brooke
Wivenhoe Park, Essex by John Constable
John Constable painted this bucolic landscape for Major General Francis Slater–Rebow but it’s not what it appears to be! We’ll talk about the headaches caused… Read More »Wivenhoe Park, Essex by John Constable
Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer
Welcome back for Season 3! We’re starting with this gorgeous, mysterious painting by Vermeer. We’ll discover the layers of meaning in this simple domestic scene,… Read More »Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer
End of Season 2
We’ve reached the end of Season 2! Thanks to everyone who came back and all the new listeners and subscribers who joined us. I appreciate… Read More »End of Season 2
The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giorgione
The Gallery calls Giorgione “one of the most mysterious artists in the history of art.” We’ll talk about his innovative landscape style and where he… Read More »The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giorgione
Nonchaloir (Repose) – John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent was famous for his high society portraits set in elegant rooms like this. Find out why he gave up what he called… Read More »Nonchaloir (Repose) – John Singer Sargent
Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci
Welcome back for Season 2! I’m starting off with one of the Gallery’s greatest hits, the portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci.… Read More »Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci
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