5 Minutes With Art

Bertel Thorvaldsen was born into poverty in Denmark in 1770, but when he returned to Denmark in 1838 after having lived in Rome for many years, he was hailed and greeted as a national hero. Such was the power of the man who created one of the most famous statues of Christ ever to be created - The Christus Statue. In this 5 Minutes with Art podcast, Anita talks about Bertel Thorvaldsen, the artist,...

Early Renaissance and High Renaissance are two different types of art movements that took place during the Renaissance era  In this 5 Minutes With Art podcast, Anita explains the difference between the Early and High Renaissance eras and why the two art movements are important.   You can discover more about the Early and High Renaissance by reading,  Early Renaissance Vs. High Renaissance Art Expl...

There are many top Renaissance Artists who helped make significant contributions to the Renaissance art movement.  In this 5 Minutes With Art Podcast, Anita explores some of these artists and how their contributions were important to the Renaissance.   To discover our full list of the top 21 Renaissance artists you can read  21 Top Renaissance Artists And Their Works of Art https://anitalouiseart....

Leonardo did not tell us what his belief in God was, but there is evidence that suggests that he held fast to many Christian ideals and beliefs.  In this 5 Minutes with Art Podcast, Anita explores why there is a high probability that Leonardo da Vinci did believe in God.   You can discover more by reading, Did Leonardo da Vinci Believe in God?   https://anitalouiseart.com/did-leonardo-da-vinci-bel...

In this podcast, Anita explores the Japanese woodblock print artist Hokusai and his life.  Hokusai lived in the late 1700s in Japan; he was a Bohemian artist who refused to clean his house, so he just moved houses.  Hokusai was a great artist who was very talented and had a real character and personality. Learn more about this great artist whose work influenced so many other artists,   You can rea...

Anita explores how Japanese art, particularly the Japanese woodblock print artists, influenced the artwork of the great Impressionist artists Claude Monet.  Discover how  Monet loved the Japanese artist and learned from these Japanese artists many techniques that helped influence his artwork. To learn more about Claude Monet And The Rise of Japonisme 👉 https://anitalouiseart.com/ claude-monet-and...

Anita explores the artwork and life of Sebastiano del Piombo, an extremely talented Italian high renaissance painter who showed us his pure gift and genius in his early days of painting. Sebastiano gave it up to become a bureaucrat for the Pope. Michelangelo tried to use Sebastiano’s artistic ability. Discover with us this untold story of a very gifted artist.  To read more about Who Is The Most U...

During the Renaissance, Art Patrons had a huge influence on the artists and their works of art.  In this podcast, Anita explores how and why the Renaissance art patrons were so important to this period and time of art.   To learn more about this podcast, you can read our blog about Renaissance Era Patrons And Their Role With Artists. 👉 https://anitalouiseart.com/renaissance-era-patrons-and-their-...

Michelangelo and Leonardo were known to be rivals.  5 Minutes With Art tells the story of the day Michelangelo insulted Leonardo about a Horse statue he did not complete.  Anita tells the story of why the horse statue was never completed.  You can learn more about Did Raphael, Michelangelo, And Leonardo Ever Meet In Person? 👉 https://anitalouiseart.com/ did-raphael-michelangelo-and-leonardo-ever-...

Most people feel that Michelangelo died as a poor starving artist, but he died as an extremely wealthy man. In this podcast, Anita talks about how much he was paid for some of his art and the fortune he died with.   You can read more about Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel And His Payment 👉 https://anitalouiseart.com/ michelangelos-method-to-paint-the-sistine-chapel-ceiling / 👈 #5MinutesWithArt...

American Regionalism is an art movement that many do not know about, yet it helped bring other art movements to America.  In 5 minutes With Art, Anita talks about why this is an important American Art Movement.  You can read more about The American Regionalism Style, Grant Wood & The American Gothic Painting 👉  https://anitalouiseart.com/ the-american-regionalism-style-grant-wood-the-american...

Michelangelo And The Sistine Chapel Ceiling Michelangelo considered himself mainly an artist making sculptures such as Pieta and David. Yet, without much experience in creating a fresco, the Pope gave Michelangelo the important commission for the Sistine Chapel Ceiling discover with us as we learn about this iconic Sistine ceiling painting and the enormous personal price Michelangelo paid for this...

Leonardo da Vinci only finished one mural painting during his lifetime; that mural is known as the Last Supper. It is one of the most famous paintings of the Last Supper ever created. Listen to Anita as she explains the history of The Last Supper.  You can read more about What Inspired Leonardo da Vinci To Paint The Last Supper? 👉 https://anitalouiseart.com/what-inspired-leonardo-da-vinci-to-pain...

Greek & Roman Art And The Renaissance Anita talks about how Greek and Roman Art influenced the Renaissance in this podcast. She tells how many of the iconic statues were found in Rome during this time and why and how they were found.   Come with her as we get back to this time in history and learn about this essential aspect of Renaissance art.   To read more about Greek & Roman Art And Th...

The Untold Story Of Van Gogh’s Greatest Supporter Many people do not realize that Van Gogh’s sister-in-law helped ensure that Vincent Van Gogh and his artwork were not forgotten and are remembered. In this podcast, Anita tells the remarkable story of this one woman’s campaign to ensure Vincent Van Gogh had his rightful legacy.   To read more about The Untold Story Of Van Gogh’s Greatest Supporter,...

Edouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, and Eugene Manet all lived in France in the mid-1800s. Both Edouard and Berthe are considered to be significant impressionist artists. Edouard met Berthe when he was married to Suzanne, his former piano tutor. Berthe and Edouard were lifelong friends, and she was considered his muse. Eventually, Berthe married Edouard’s younger brother Eugene, and they had one daught...

Grandma Moses shows us the power of believing in yourself and your style of artwork. She had a primitive technique that resonated with her audience.  Listen to Anita from 5 Minutes With Art, as she explains the life of Grandma Moses as a great artist that never had the opportunity to attend art school and was a completely self-taught painter. To discover more, you can read our blog about Grandma M...

Both Leonardo and Michelangelo were commissioned to paint a vast battle scene on the walls of the Council Hall. They were to work side-by-side; many saw this as a contest between these two great artists to see the most significant artist. Listen to 5 Minutes With Art by Anita, as she tells the story of Leonardo da Vinci and Michaelangelo art commission which was considered as one of the most signi...