Browse newsletters about art history

Looking Through the Past | George Dillard | Substack

by George Dillard

George Dillard's newsletter investigates historical topics, using art and artifacts to illuminate forgotten corners of the past and explore their relevance to today.

Closely Reading | haley larsen, phd | Substack

by haley larsen, phd

Haley Larsen, PhD in literature, helps readers slow down and engage deeply with books. Offers essays, guides, and community for thoughtful literary conversation.

The Art of Cover Art | Rachel Cabitt | Substack

by Rachel Cabitt

Photographer and designer Rachel Cabitt explores album cover art. Delve into subgenres, design trends, artist discographies, and how culture shaped its importance.

The Rose Period | Rose Florence | Substack

by Rose Florence

Rose Florence's The Rose Period unearths special, unusual art world stories, from Cubists camouflaging ships in WWII to Dalí's collabs and Soho galleries.

Artlust

by artlust

Explore arts and history through the lens of art history to understand society and culture. By artlust.

Restoration Obscura

by John Bulmer

Restoration Obscura by John Bulmer delves into topics of restoration and explores various obscure and often overlooked subjects.

Cool Stories About Art | Substack

by Cool Stories About Art

Julien transforms museum visits into an adventure, sharing fun, accessible art stories, hidden details, and artist anecdotes, free of academic jargon.

Textile Archaeology

by Textile Archaeology

Textile Archaeology explores the history and significance of ancient textiles, delving into archaeological finds and their cultural contexts.

Classical Ideals | Megha Lillywhite | Substack

by Megha Lillywhite

Megha Lillywhite guides readers through classical literature, art, and philosophy to counter modern education, fostering auto-didacticism and character development.

Cosmographia | M. E. Rothwell | Substack

by M. E. Rothwell

M. E. Rothwell delves into global history, mythology, and art, inspired by the ancient art of cosmography—a dazzling endeavor to map the cosmos.

Scuola di Fumetto - Comicout | Laura Scarpa | Substack

by Laura Scarpa

Laura Scarpa's Scuola di Fumetto - Comicout explores comics: creator interviews, techniques, history, and forgotten artists since 2002.

weird medieval guys | Substack

by weird medieval guys

Olivia of 'weird medieval guys' explores medieval art, life, and history, plus non-medieval topics. A former statistician, she brings a unique, engaging perspective.

Accessible Art History's Substack

by Accessible Art History

Accessible Art History makes art history approachable for everyone. Join a community of enthusiasts to explore and discuss art's rich past.

Travels of Samwise

by Sam Dalrymple

Sam Dalrymple's weekly Travels of Samwise explores history and art. Covers South Asia, Roman Britain, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial Burma & Medieval Turkey.

Beyond Bloomsbury | Victoria K. Walker | Substack

by Victoria K. Walker

Victoria K. Walker, a historian, curates artist and writer biographies, focusing on early 20th-century art, literature, and the Bloomsbury Group.

News from Wayno® | Substack

by Wayno®

Wayno's newsletter offers a sneak peek at upcoming Bizarro gags, plus exclusive photos, illustrations, or designs from his pre-Bizarro archives.

Understanding Rome's Newsletter | Agnes Crawford | Substack

by Agnes Crawford

Agnes Crawford, a licensed Rome guide and architectural historian, distills 24 years of living in the city into a 'self-assembly guide' to Rome.

Absolument ! | Kelsey Rose | Substack

by Kelsey Rose

Kelsey Rose, Archivist of the Eames Office, explores art history, design, and architecture, enriched with personal tales of an American's life in France.

The Colour of Time with Marina Amaral

by Marina Amaral

Marina Amaral shares her meticulously researched historical photo colorizations, behind-the-scenes insights, and exclusive content. Join a community passionate about history.

New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium | Ben Katchor | Substack

by Ben Katchor

The New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium is a weekly lecture series covering comics, animation, and various text-image work.

Two Coats of Paint

NYC-based Two Coats of Paint is an art project with an award-winning blogazine, artist residency, and essays focusing on contemporary painting.

Random Daily Art

Random Daily Art showcases a different artwork each day, introducing subscribers to a wide range of artists and styles.

The Easel features essential painting techniques, inspiring artist spotlights, and insightful art history deep dives for all visual art enthusiasts.