The Art History Babes
Latest Episodes
Fabergé Eggs
Join the Babes and special guest Sonya as they discuss Carl Fabergé and his many eggs of note.
Ancient Greek Monsters
If you've ever read Harry Potter or watched a Disney film, chances are you have encountered the influence of Ancient Greek monsters. These frightening mythical beings provide fascinating insight into human nature and our ancient past. Join the Babes as th
Salvador Dalí
Was Salvador Dalí a fascist? Did he discover a 4th dimension? And most importantly, is Ginny his reincarnation? Discover all this and more as the AH babes examine the outrageous, imaginative, and hella controversial, Salvador Dalí! Plus a discussion abo
Impressionism
Developed on the precipice between realism and abstraction, Impressionism is often considered the first truly modern art movement. Join the Babes as they discuss the birth of this seminal style as well as some of the most important members of the French I
Alchemy and Art
Gold! Hermeticism! Philosopher's Stone! Kabbalah Bracelets! Join the AH Babes as they enter the crazy cool world of Alchemy. Special Guest: Faith Sponsler
Getting Graphic
The AH Babes are delving into the world of comics! Join us as we discuss the important contributions made by some of our fave graphic novelists including Art Spiegelman, Neil Gaiman, Marjane Satrapi, & Alison Bechdel.
Ai Wei or the Highway
LEGO portraits, sunflower seeds, & the middle finger are just a few of the images that come to mind when thinking of contemporary artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. Join the Babes as they discuss his work, influences, political activism, & tumultuous relatio
holiday magic 2016
Grab a glass of egg nog and join us as we explore the wintery Nordic illustrations of Kay Nielsen, enjoy the pagan traditions of Saturnalia, and discuss some lesser-known folklore surrounding the holiday season.
Bonus: Election Feels
When you last left the AH Babes they were sharing their election anxieties. Now that the unthinkable has happened, we want to express our feelings and share ideas concerning what's next. Plus a visual analysis of TIME's controversial "Person of the Year"
Election Propaganda
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