The Bigger Picture: Your Favourite Art History Podcast
Peter TukaProfessional Art History podcast hosted by Dr Peter Tuka, which uncovers The Bigger Picture of the world we are a small part of. Each episode zooms in on one great work of art and tells the story behind it in a simple and engaging manner. There is always more than meets the eye. There is always The Bigger Picture. Peter Tuka holds a PhD in History of Art from the University in Glasgow. He is an in... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArts | |||
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Why does Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People still feel so powerful nearly two centuries after the July Revolution of 1830? In this episode of The Bigger Picture, we step onto the barricades of Paris to uncover the history, symbolism and po... more
In this episode of The Bigger Picture, Dr Peter Tuka explores Jacques-Louis David’s monumental Neoclassical masterpiece The Intervention of the Sabine Women, now in the Louvre, Paris. From the legendary abduction of the Sabine women and the dramatic ... more
In this episode of The Bigger Picture, Dr Peter Tuka explores Mierle Laderman Ukeles’ groundbreaking 1973 performance Washing/Tracks/Maintenance: Outside, a defining work of Maintenance Art performed at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut... more
This episode of The Bigger Picture explores Edgar Degas’ The Rehearsal (c.1874), one of the most fascinating paintings of 19th-century French art, now in the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. Why does Degas fill the centre with empty floorboards, crop d... more
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I looked for it unsure if I would find anything. But I found it here. Great show with in depth story of the art. Thank you for the Georg Baselitz episode especially.
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Apple Podcasts | #183 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Ukraine/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Russia/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #69 | Ukraine/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts |
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The show consistently orbits major works of art through clear, storytelling-driven explorations that connect visual analysis with social, historical, and cultural contexts. Episodes cover a broad span—from Renaissance masters to modernist experiments and overlooked iconography—emphasizing how technique, patronage, gender, and politics shape what we see. A notable strength is turning dense art-historical material into engaging narratives that illuminate the broader implications of each piece, offering listeners practical angles for understanding artistic choices and their cultural resonance. The format tends to pair meticulous description with accessible interpretation, making it a strong fit for listeners who want deeper insight without req... more
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