20 Art History YouTubers in 2026

Great Art Explained

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePDFpCr7.. Play
I'm James Payne, a curator, gallerist, art history guide and a passionate art lover. I am on a mission to demystify the art world and discover the stories behind the world's greatest paintings and sculptures. Each episode will focus on one piece of art and break it down, using clear and concise language free of 'art-speak'.MORE Email ****@hotmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 1.8MType Mega Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact Follow Request upto top 1,000 Art History YouTube Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at anuj@feedspot.com Copy emailEmail us

Smarthistory

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3R-xanNg.. Play
Visit us at https://Smarthistory.orgAt Smarthistory, we're on a mission to open museums and cultural sites up to the world, one video at a time. We're creating world-class resources on art and cultural objects for learners from around the globe, for free.Smarthistory is the most-visited art history resource in the world. Our conversational videos and essays cover art and cultural objects that range from the paleolithic to the present.Art connects us to the world; it allows us to imagine, to create, to build and to inspire, and it shouldn't be locked up in a textbook. Smarthistory...MORE Email ****@smarthistory.org
YouTube Subscribers 357KType Macro Since Apr 2009 Get Email Contact Follow

HENI Talks

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVDro8TZ8.. Play
Stories of art from world leading experts.HENI Talks are dedicated to sharing insights about art history from leading artists, curators and academics on film. Our mission is to inspire people with the power of art and give them access to a broad range of expert speakers. We also work closely with a wide range of museums and galleries to film on location and bring out the stories in their collections. This growing catalogue of short films aims to open art up to the wider public, and create a platform through which everyone can learn about art history, and can discuss, comment, enjoy and...MORE Email ****@henitalks.com
YouTube Subscribers 86.3KType Micro Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact Follow

Accessible Art History

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxcLBQn1.. Play
A space for art history lovers, students, and anyone who is curious to explore all periods of art history and human creation.
Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 16KType Micro Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact Follow

Art History School

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUA1p4Cy.. Play
My 'The Life of an Artist' series are designed for everyone, so you will not find 'arts speak' just fascinating information about great artists. Discover the fascinating lives of artists, their aspirations, what motivated them, who they influenced, what they created and why. Most videos are around 15 minutes long, but a couple of videos that recreate the lives of Claude Monet and Van Gogh are longer. My name is Paul Priestley, former art teacher now a passionate art educator. I create my art history videos in my own studio where I write the scripts, film and edit my work. I hope you...MORE Email ****@artistinschool.com
YouTube Subscribers 145KType Macro Since Feb 2014 Get Email Contact Follow

Behind the Masterpiece

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl3tRSkIS.. Play
Behind the Masterpiece is an effort to discuss art without intimidation, to tell stories that intrigue us and help us understand why some pieces have stood the test of time. I am an art history enthusiast and it is my honor to offer deep dives into the world's most recognizable pieces, explaining artistic style, movements, the time period, and a little bit about the artists themselves.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 98.8KType Micro Since Jul 2021 Get Email Contact Follow

Dave's Art History Classes

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIE-lM5o.. Play
YouTube Subscribers 923Type Nano Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact Follow

Laurence Shafe

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOJiYFp.. Play
My talks cover a wide variety of topics covering the history of western art. I took a degree in art history and a masters at the Courtauld in nineteenth-century French and British art before completing a PhD titled 'Darwin and Beauty'. My aim with these talks is to make the difficult easy and to show you how much fun art history can be. For the complete text of my talks in PDF form visit my website at https://www.shafe.co.uk/welcome/art-courses-lectures/past-lectures-courses/MORE Email ****@shafe.uk
YouTube Subscribers 5KType Nano Since Dec 2011 Get Email Contact Follow

Mr. E on Art History

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYolUMkZF.. Play
Welcome to my art history channel! I am Jason Eoff, and for almost 25 years I have energetically shared my love of art with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. My hope is for students to discover the language to express themselves memorably and to inspire an enthusiasm for learning by encouraging students to find meaningful relationships with their world through art.MORE YouTube Subscribers 12KType Micro Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact Follow

Seeing Art History

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGInLlFDx.. Play
A youtube channel on Art History.
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Association for Art History

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvG7Ho3p7.. Play
We are the subject association for art history in the UK.Through advocacy, events, networks, membership, grants and publications, we celebrate and promote the value of art history and visual culture today.We support a broad and diverse art history community, bringing people together to share knowledge and inspire new ideas. We advance scholarship and professional practice through our programmes and publications.Together, we shape the future for art history.MORE Email ****@forarthistory.org.uk
YouTube Subscribers 1.3KType Nano Since Jul 2009 Get Email Contact Follow

The Art Tourist

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR3UTy3YE.. Play
Welcome to The Art Tourist, where art meets travel. To us, art is an experience, best accompanied by good food and drink, local shopping, and plenty of sightseeing. Wherever we go, we tell the stories of extraordinary artworks and the visionaries who made them.Each episode is written and hosted by Rachel, a copywriter at The Met, and produced by her husband, Jason. Whether you travel art-first like we do or you're simply art-curious, we hope you'll join us on our next adventure. Subscribe and click the bell to be notified whenever we publish a new video!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 53.1KType Micro Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact Follow

Art History with Travis Lee Clark

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD0yYUsx9.. Play
Art History with Travis ClarkHi! I'm an Art Historian at Utah Valley University. This is where I post lectures online for my students or anyone else who is interested. I cover a wide variety of topics in Art History. Mostly these are full hour lectures for my courses on Western Art but I will be posting some shorter topical videos in the future. I am taking a bunch of short road trips to see some of the great art and visual culture of Utah. Be sure to like and subscribe. Thanks for coming by!MORE YouTube Subscribers 50.6KType Micro Since Aug 2014 Get Email Contact Follow

Art History 101

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEIfebZw.. Play
This Channel is dedicated to making Art, Architecture and Interior Design more approachable to students and the public alike. It contains lecture material from Art Appreciation through 200 level surveys of Western and Non-Western Art.Twitter: @arthist_101MORE Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 22.3KType Micro Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact Follow

Fleet's AP Art History

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD84SBXxS.. Play
Heya folks! I'm Teacher Fleet, and this is my sixth year teaching high school. I'm an AP Art History and AP Art and Design teacher, and am super happy to make my classroom resources available to the general public! Please check the link for my course website to access additional resources, including notes templates and links to the slides used in the videos. Now, for a disclaimer: I'm trying my best, but I don't have a Ph.D level understanding of 40,000+ years of art history (I majored in biology, for crying out loud). I try to limit the content of the videos to what students...MORE YouTube Subscribers 12.5KType Micro Since Jun 2012 Get Email Contact Follow

Art History Basix

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNHxhq8J.. Play
Answering your art history questions with videos and playlists. Comments, feedback, and suggestions are welcome.
YouTube Subscribers 6.8KType Nano Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact Follow

that art history girl

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnluLaEH.. Play
That Art History Girl is where art history nerds meet those looking to learn. My channel is for anyone who loves looking at artworks but wants to know more about what happened behind the scenes, because it can be darker, funnier and weirder than you ever imagined. Join our community today!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 2.7KType Nano Since Aug 2021 Get Email Contact Follow

Art and History with Olga Cardamone

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwMk-gja.. Play
I am an enthusiastic art historian eager to share the stories behind the works of art and the things I discover in my life, travel, and studies.Join me at the end of each month for a free virtual art tour and stay tuned for new videos!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
YouTube Subscribers 361Type Nano Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact Follow

Mark Wilson's SRJC Art History Lectures 2

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdyfkIfKD.. Play
This is Mark Anthony Wilson's Lecture class for Art History
YouTube Subscribers 42Type Nano Since Apr 2022 Get Email Contact Follow

History of Art

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEN3UivG.. Play
Welcome to History of Art. I try my very best to provide you with all the familiar and unfamiliar facts about famous and infamous art. I make the videos myself and am always looking to improve so please let me know if there's something you'd like to see. My ultimate goal is to provide you with first-class educational and amusing videos about great art. Do you like my videos? Make sure to subscribe for all the ins and outs of art explained videos.MORE Type Nano Since Oct 2022 Get Email Contact Follow