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  • Artemisia Gentileschi: Talent and Torment (Part 1)

    Artemisia Gentileschi: Talent and Torment (Part 1)
    2026/03/30
    What lies behind the powerful artworks of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of history's greatest female artists? And how did the trauma of a horrifying rape impact her life and work? Join Alastair and James as they explore the truly extraordinary life and art of Artemisia Gentileschi, today recognised as one of the key figures of the Italian Baroque. Artworks in this episode include: Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Beheading Holofernes c. 1620, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Orazio Gentileschi, Annunciation, 1623, Galleria Sabauda, Turin Artemisia Gentileschi, Susanna and the Elders, 1610, Schloss Weißenstein, Pommersfelden To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Artemisia Gentileschi 00:03:55 Early Life in Rome: A Family of Artists 00:06:49 Childhood Tragedy and Growing Up Fast 00:08:07 Becoming an Artist: Determination and Talent 00:10:06 Susanna and the Elders: A Remarkable First Painting 00:20:52 The Rape 00:27:34 The Trial 00:31:22 Escape to Florence: Marriage and New Beginnings 00:34:08 Florence Years: Tragedy and Triumph
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    38 分
  • Hans Holbein the Younger: Painter to Henry VIII (Part 2)

    Hans Holbein the Younger: Painter to Henry VIII (Part 2)
    2026/03/17
    How did Hans Holbein survive the court of Henry VIII when so many around him were executed? What was his influence on how we see the Tudors? Join Alastair and James to find out how Holbein survived one of the most tumultuous periods in English history and emerge as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. Artworks in this episode include: Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of the Artist's Family, 1528-9, Kunstmuseum, Basel Hans Holbein the Younger, The Ambassadors, 1533, The National Gallery, London Remigius van Leemput, after Hans Holbein the Younger, Whitehall Mural, 1667, The Royal Collection Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Christina of Denmark, 1538, The National Gallery Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Anne of Clèves, 1539, Musée du Louvre, Paris To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Holbein's Portrait of Henry VIII 00:01:59 Recap: Holbein's First Journey to England 00:02:46 Return to Basel: The Reformation and Iconoclasm 00:05:44 Family Life and Departure for England 00:10:33 England in Crisis: Henry VIII and the Break from Rome 00:13:35 The Hanseatic Merchants 00:14:32 The Ambassadors: Holbein's Masterpiece 00:25:24 Becoming the King's Painter 00:27:21 The Whitehall Mural: Creating the Iconic Image of Henry VIII 00:34:23 The Pimp's Scout: Painting Potential Brides 00:37:31 Christina of Denmark 00:43:16 Anne of Cleves 00:45:06 Holbein's Genius 00:48:46 Death, Legacy, and the Double Family 00:52:34 Conclusion: The Power of Images
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    54 分
  • Hans Holbein the Younger: From Basel to the Tudor Court (Part 1)

    Hans Holbein the Younger: From Basel to the Tudor Court (Part 1)
    2026/03/10
    How did Hans Holbein become court painter to Henry VIII, one of the most notorious monarchs in British history? Without his stunning portraits would the Tudor period burn so brightly in the imagination? Join Alastair and James to find out how Holbein, an artist from a small town in southern Germany ended up kickstarting the story of British art. Artworks in this episode include: Hans Holbein the Younger, The Ambassadors, 1533, The National Gallery, London Hans Holbein the Younger, Self Portrait, c.1542-43, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523, The National Gallery, London Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Sir Thomas More, 1527, Frick Collection, New York Hans Holbein the Younger, Study for a Portrait of Thomas More’s Family, c. 1527, Kunstmuseum, Basel To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Ambassadors and Holbein's Legacy 00:04:36 Early Life in Augsburg: A Family of Artists 00:09:54 Moving to Basel 00:12:03 Holbein the Man: Brawls and Beer 00:16:08 The Erasmus Portraits: A Career-Defining Commission 00:26:48 Journey to England: From Basel to the Tudor Court 00:30:13 Tudor England: A Provincial Power with Growing Ambitions 00:34:13 Sir Thomas More: Holbein's First Great English Patron 00:41:12 The Greenwich Revels 00:46:47 Departure from England: An Unfinished Story
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    47 分
  • Monet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 2)

    Monet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 2)
    2026/03/03
    When Monet’s Impression, Sunrise was displayed at the First Impressionist Exhibition in 1874 it inspired one critic to scornfully describe the artists on show as ‘Impressionists’. And so the name of one of the most successful movements in the history of art was born. But was the success of the First Impressionist Exhibition more fiction than fact? Was it really a groundbreaking moment in art history or just a chance for some impoverished young artists to make a bit of cash? Join James and Alastair to find out. Artworks in this week’s episode include: Edgar Degas, At the Races in the Countryside, 1869, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Pierre-Auguste Renoir, La Loge (The Theatre Box), 1874, The Courtauld Gallery, London Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise, 1872, Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris To see images of the artworks in this episode go to heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part 1 00:00:44 Walking down the Boulevard des Capucines 00:04:27 Inside the Exhibition Space 00:07:37 A Diverse and Eclectic Show 00:10:21 Degas: At the Races in the Countryside 00:13:29 Renoir: The Theatre Box (La Loge) 00:18:09 Monet: Impression Sunrise - The Painting 00:23:33 The Science Behind the Sun 00:28:21 What Makes It Impressionist? 00:31:43 Critical Reception and the Birth of a Name 00:43:38 Financial Failure and Dissolution 00:45:23 Legacy
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    52 分
  • Monet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 1)

    Monet and the Birth of Impressionism (Part 1)
    2026/02/24
    In 1870s Paris a group of radical young artists led by Monet, Degas and Renoir decide to take on the art establishment and stage their own exhibition, independent of the enormous state-run art show - the Salon. It was a completely new idea that would transform how artists showed their work forever. But first they need to find a venue and recruit more artists to their cause. Then there’s the nagging question - how are they going to pay for it all? And when it finally opens, will anyone come? Join James and Alastair as they tell the story of the First Impressionist Exhibition of 1874, a turning point in the history of art that marked the beginning of a now world-famous art movement - Impressionism. Artworks in this week’s episode include: Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise, 1872, Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris Jean-Léon Gérôme, L'Éminence Grise, 1873, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Edouard Manet, The Railway, 1873, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Ludovic-Napoléon Lepic, Jupiter, 1861 To see images of the artworks in this episodes go to www.heni.com/storiesofart or visit the Heni Talks YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@HENITalks Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox Additional Research: Catherine Ingram Producer and Editor: Ben Harding Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Monet's Impression Sunrise 00:05:21 Second Empire France in Crisis 00:10:28 Understanding the Salon System 00:19:17 The 1874 Salon: Conservative vs. Progressive Art 00:31:37 Formation of the Société Anonyme 00:37:41 Nadar's Studio: The Perfect Venue 00:41:57 Preparing for the Exhibition 00:44:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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    45 分
  • Introducing Stories of Art

    Introducing Stories of Art
    2026/02/16
    Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke to uncover the most inspiring and compelling stories from the history of art. From the lives of the world’s greatest artists to the turning points that changed art, to the hidden histories of great masterpieces, James and Alastair are your guides to the extraordinary characters and fascinating stories that have shaped art history. Full of insight, expert opinion and humour, Stories of Art is the ultimate deep dive into the history of art.
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    2 分