About Paul Priestley
Art History School
Welcome to Art History School, where Paul Priestley brings the vibrant lives and incredible stories of the world’s most celebrated artists to your screen through engaging and visually stunning videos. He is on a mission to make art history accessible to everyone.
With his contagious passion and extensive knowledge, he brings the fascinating world of art to life in a way that captivates and inspires.
Join us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists of all time. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious beginner, Art History School has something for you.
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Why Art History?
Art History School videos are an introduction to the fascinating lives of some of the world’s greatest artists. They explore their motivations, their development, their tribulations, and their successes. We believe that by understanding where the artist came from helps to understand their work.
Art history is important because it is more than just looking at lots of paintings and sculptures in art galleries made by people who lived long ago. Art provides a means by which we can understand our human past and its relationship to our present.
Looking at artists and their art in context gives us insights into the society in which the artist lived. It also helps us comprehend how people were represented, how religion was seen and how the artwork itself was received when first displayed and how attitudes to it may have changed over time.
Art History School
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”
Banksy
News & Stories
Interesting stories, insights and revelations about the world of art
Christo Wraps the Reichstag
The Bulgarian artist's heals wounds Christo wraps the Reichstag
Salvador Dali grades the greatest artists
Salvador Dali grades The Greatest Artists in History
News & Stories
Interesting stories, insights and revelations about the world of art