Episode #23: Combat Artists of WWII (Season 2, Episode 3)

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re continuing with a maddening, and potential murderous, painting by Edwin Landseer, deemed Man Proposes, God Disposes. Click on this link to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and follow ArtCurious on Spotify Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic! SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access BetterHelp: Listeners enjoy 10% off your first month of counseling The Zebra: Compare policies from every major provider insurance for free at the nation’s leading insurance comparison site for car and home insurance Ana Luisa Jewelry: Enjoy 15% off all pieces of sustainable and chic jewelry Warby Parker: Enjoy their Home Try-On program to order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days, with no obligation to buy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Maj 202139min

In our ninth season, in a topic suggested by you, our listeners, we’re uncovering the backstory behind some of the world’s most famed “cursed” objects in art, architecture, and archaeology. Today, we’re beginning with one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the late 20th century: the grand funeral complex of Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, known as the “Terracotta Army.” Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Instagram Show your support for our show by purchasing ArtCurious swag from TeePublic SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access Indeed: Listeners get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase Ana Luisa Jewelry: Enjoy 15% off all pieces of sustainable and chic jewelry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Apr 202135min

Hi everyone! We’ve got a few brief announcements for you. Here’s the quick recap of today’s episode: Season 9 is coming on April 19! Subscribe and don’t miss it. We’re seeking venues for virtual and in-person events for a (much belated!) book tour. Email me with your suggestions, and/or tag or contact your favorite venue on social media to alert them to your suggestion! Finally, ArtCurious is growing and changing ,and that means that I want to get to know YOU a little better. Please take our ultra-brief survey to tell me more about you and your interests (and don’t worry, your information will NEVER be shared). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Apr 20213min

Enjoy this month's Curious Callback episode, all about a “degenerate” painter much-hated by Hitler and fingered for his near-murder. Did Otto Dix plot to kill Hitler? This is an episode that originally aired on September 30, 2019. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter /Instagram We’ve got merch! Check out our notebooks, tote bags, t-shirts, and more at our Teepublic Storefront. SPONSORS The Great Courses Plus: get a 14-day trial with unlimited access Indeed: listeners get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase Lightstream: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save more Bloomberg Connects: get the free smartphone app that lets you access museums, galleries, and cultural spaces around the world anytime, anywhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Mars 202136min

Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago. Today's work of "shock art:" Eakins’ The Gross Clinic. This is a callback of our episode from April 15, 2019. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram We’ve got merch! Check out our notebooks, tote bags, t-shirts, and more at our Teepublic Storefront. SPONSORS The Great Courses Plus Lightstream: apply now to get a special interest rate discount Indeed: get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post Acorn TV: Try Acorn TV free for 30 days with promo code artcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Feb 202128min

In our eighth season, we’re exploring examples of some of the most expensive artworks ever sold at auction considering why they garnered so much money, and discovering their backstories. Today, our season finale: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed/White Flower #1 . Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a 14-day free trial with unlimited access Bloomberg Connects: Download‌ ‌Bloomberg‌ ‌Connects‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌Apple‌ ‌App‌ ‌and‌ ‌Google‌ ‌Play‌ ‌stores to access museums, galleries, and cultural spaces around the world anytime, anywhere Lightstream: Apply today for a Credit Card Consolidation loan from the company J.D. Power ranked #1 for customer satisfaction in personal loans. Plus, get an additional interest rate discount at our special link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jan 202131min

In our eighth season, we’re exploring examples of some of the most expensive artworks ever sold at auction considering why they garnered so much money, and discovering their backstories. Today: Qi Baishi’s Twelve Landscape Screens. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram SPONSORS: Kobo: Enjoy a 30-day free trial, and then a low monthly subscription fee of $12.99 Bloomberg Connects: Download‌ ‌Bloomberg‌ ‌Connects‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌Apple‌ ‌App‌ ‌and‌ ‌Google‌ ‌Play‌ ‌stores to access museums, galleries, and cultural spaces around the world anytime, anywhere Acorn: Use promo code “ARTCURIOUS” to enjoy Acorn free for 30 days Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to boost your job posting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jan 202132min

Holiday bonus! Please enjoy this episode of With a Side of Knowledge, a podcast from the University of Notre Dame. As an alumna of the university, host Ted Fox interviewed me to learn about the podcast and my book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Dec 202031min