Pint Saized Art History

Pint Saized Art History

From fights between artists, biographical episodes, and how art affects everyone day to day, Pint Saized Art History works to bring art history to you in a fun and accessible way armed with a drink and a friend or two.

Episodes

July 7, 2022 56 mins

Oh my gosh! We're back! In stereo (maybe, Dani writes these but doesn't edit). Topic of discussion today is painter and illustrator, Richard Dadd, mental health, and fantasy art.

Steve joins Dani and Squid for this adventure.

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Artwork Discussed:
Robin Goodfellow, title page, c1842, Richard Dadd
Robin Goodfellow, details
, c1842, Richard Dadd
The Kentish Corona...

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The first ever Pint Saized Minisode brings you: Hot dog people, Etsy strikes, Chicago Expo, and sanctioned art!

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Ivy Haldeman's Instagram

Marked Explicit for the one time I said the F-word.

Music: « Punky » from Bensound.com

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March 31, 2022 56 mins

When is an artist not an artist? Walter Keane answers that when he steals his wife, Margaret Keane's, work throughout their marriage.

Dani and Squid are joined by Christian, Josh, JM, Josh v2.0, and Aly this time around to discuss the ups and downs of the Keane family art and business.

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Artwork Discussed:
The First Grail, c1960s, Margaret Keane
Somebody's Friend,...

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March 17, 2022 59 mins

Jackson Pollock's life, work, and wife, Lee Krasner's influence on him is the topic of discussion for Dani, Squid, and special guest, Mama Squid.

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Artwork Discussed:
Male and Female, c1942-1943, Jackson Pollock
Composition with Pouring I, c1940s, Jackson Pollock
Mural, c1943, Jackson Pollock
Nude Descending A Stair...

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Just another thirsty Thursday discussing art world drama, this time involving British-Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, copyrighting a color (sort of) and British artist, Stuart Stemple's, public response. Squid, Christian, and Ethan join Dani this time around for drinks, jokes, and drama.

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Artwork Discu...

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Middle Age cat art is the topic this Thirsty Thursday. Dani and Squid are joined by Josh (v2.0) and Aly to discuss--but mostly laugh at and look over--cat paintings, drawings, and art from the late Middle Ages.

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Artwork Discussed:
Flaisch Macht Flaish, c1555, Germany (?)
Pilate Washes His Hands, ...

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Grecian artist, Domḗnikos Theotokópoulos, more well known as El Greco, is here to haunt the Pint Saized Pod gang's dreams--or at least at one hospital. Caleb and Squid join again to discuss.

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Artwork Discussed:
Portrait of a Man, c1595-1600, El Greco
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1577-1579...

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Banksy, English based graffiti artist, brings Caleb from a distance for this episode to join Dani and Squid in diss-scussion.

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Artwork Discussed:
Window on the West Bank, Banksy, c2005, Palestine
Occupy: the Musical!, Bansky, c2013, New York
October 12th, 2013 art stall, Banksy
I Can’t Be...

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Happy 1 year Pint Saized Art History!

Frida Kahlo is this Thirsty Thursday's main topic. Dani schools Squid on the life, love, and art of Kahlo.

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Artwork Discussed:
Broken Column, c1944, Frida Kahlo
The Flower Vender
, c1942, Diego Rivera
The Flower Carrier, c1935, Diego Rivera
Self Portrait with Cropped Hair, c1940, Frida Kahlo
Henry F...

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Were the Pyramids, Stonehenge, or the Moai built by aliens? When mysteries in larger than life art comes up, so does that question. Squid is the guest today talking aliens, architecture, and making guesses--some educated.

Artwork Discussed:
Pyramid of Khufu, (aka Cheops or the Great Pyramid) c2600 BC, Egypt
Pyramid of Khafre, c2570 BC, Egypt
Pyramid of Menkaure, c2510 BC, Egypt
Stonehenge, c3100 BC - 1600 B...

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Horrifying humanity used to scare demons...Dani^2 with Squid this time around to talk about art where the sun don't shine gets its moment in the spotlight.

Artwork Discussed:
Terracotta Statuette of Baubo, c100BC-100AD, Egypt
Terracotta Baubo, c400-300BC, Priene, Asia Minor
The Devil of Pope-Fig Island, c1890s, by Charles Eisen
The Hairy Prospect or the Devil in a Fright, c1800s, Thomas Rowlandson, Br...

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November 25, 2021 39 mins

The History of Mona Lisa goes a bit deeper when you can see what there used to be. Dani and Squid discuss the Mona Lisa and DaVinci's process and muse behind it along with some theories and studies on the piece.

Artwork Discussed:
The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, c1503-1506

Audrey Munson for those who wanted to know

Marked "Explicit" for: strong language

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Along with Squid comes guest Josh (2.0) and Aly to talk about Pablo Picasso's early years, learning to paint, and everything in between.

Artwork Discussed:
Le petit picador jaune, c1889, Pablo Picasso
Science and Charity, c1897, Pablo Picasso
The Painting of the Artist’s Mother, c1896, Pablo Picasso
First Communion, c1896, Pablo Picasso
Portrait of Philip IV (Velazquez), c1897, Pablo Picasso
Ph...

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For thirsty Thursday today, we're talking about American born, Germany living, artist Adrian Piper. Thanks to the editing prowess of return guest Squid, we're bringing you a regular schedule.

Artwork Discussed:
Performance piece at the Louvre, c2017, Deborah De Robertis
My Calling Card #1, c1986, Adrian Piper
My Calling Card #2, c1986-1990, Adrian Piper
The Mythic Being, c1973, Adrian Piper
M...

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As is evident by the lateness of this episode, Dani is the worst at editing, but Squid & Josh make wonderful guests to sit, drink, and talk about the controversial performance art days of Chris Burden.

Artwork discussed:

Five Day Locker Piece, c1971, Chris Burden
Shoot, c1971, Chris Burden
Unknown work by a Berkley student, c2004
Transfixed, c1974, Chris Burden

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Caravaggio brings Pint Saized Art History back after a bit of a surprise break time! This time with Squid again, talking about criminal histories, artichokes, and the time the pope put a hit out on a man.

Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and Stephen King gore writing references, also murder

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June 17, 2021 29 mins

Squid is back and so is her grudge against Artemisia Gentileschi! Join us while we discuss art, tumblr, and crediting artists.

Art Discussed:

Susanna and the Elders, c1610, Artemisia Gentileschi
Susanna and the Elders, Restored - X-Ray, c1998, Kathleen Gilje
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, c2019, Bisa Butler

Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and reference to sexual assault

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For the Geefs Brother's Statues vs. the Catholic Church, new guest Ziel is brought along for the ride with Dani and Squid! Join us in discussing the temptations of Lucifer/Satan and how attractiveness has changed since the mid 1800s.

Art Discussed:

Boy Bitten By A Lizard, c1593-4, Caravaggio
L'ange du mal, c1842, Joseph Geefs
Le genie du mal, c1848, Guillaume Geefs
L'ange dechu, c1847, A...

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May 6, 2021 40 mins

Topic of discussion: The Baroque G.O.A.T. a.k.a. Artemisia Gentileschi! Thanks for tuning into another episode, this time featuring my artist friend, Jakob, and my shitty laptop mic because we were out of town.

Art Discussed:
David and Goliath, c late 1630s, Artemisia Gentileschi
Susanna and the Elders, c 1610, Artemisia Gentileschi
Susanna and the Elders, c 1621-1622, Anthony Van Dyck
Susannah and the Elde...

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Thirsty Thursday topic of the day: Picasso's Guernica! Squid's done with overnights so I have my roommate back for this episode!

Art discussed:
Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937

Marked "Explicit" for: strong language and also war crimes???

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