Welcome to Art History School.
I'm Paul Priestley, former art teacher and lifelong art educator. On this channel, you'll discover the lives, ideas, struggles, and masterpieces of many legendary painters. Whether you're new to art history or a lifelong enthusiast, you'll find engaging and accessible insights that bring artists and their work to life. No complicated jargon. No pretentious "artspeak." Just fascinating stories, clear explanations, and a deeper understanding of the people behind the paintings.
Every video is researched, written, filmed, and edited by me in my own studio. I do not use AI-generated, narration, images, or video content. Creating each film is a hands-on process that allows me to produce thoughtful, carefully crafted videos that are both informative and enjoyable to watch.
If you'd like to explore the rich and colourful world of art through the lives and works of great artists, subscribe and join me at Art History School.
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Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to say that I shall be releasing my latest video on the Portuguese/British artist Paula Rego on Thursday 30 April at 2.00pm GMT. Members will be able to see the video on Wednesday 29 April at 2.00pm. Paula Rego created powerful figurative paintings that turn stories, fairy tales, and personal memories into unsettling psychological dramas. Her work often confronts themes like power, gender, and trauma with a raw narrative intensity and theatrical imagery. I hope you enjoy it.
Cheers Paul
2 months ago | [YT] | 30
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Hi Everyone, I shall be releasing my latest video on Fernand Léger at 3.00pm GMT on the 3rd March. Members should already have access. I hope you enjoy it, I find his work fascinating. Thanks again for all your support and for watching my videos, it is much appreciated.
Cheers
Paul
4 months ago | [YT] | 51
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Hi Everyone,
I have just launched my membership club on YouTube. For a small subscription you can get perks such as emoji's, access to videos before they are launched and discounts codes for my shop. Obviously, any subscription helps to support this. channel. The video explains how everything works.
Many thanks for your continued support, it is much appreciated.
Cheers
Paul
P.S. The next video will be about the artist Fernand Léger
4 months ago | [YT] | 5
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Hi Everyone,
I took my video down after about 20 minutes this afternoon as a major technical error appeared. The video is now up online and ready to view. I hope the problem didn't cause any issues for you.
Cheers
Paul
6 months ago | [YT] | 86
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Hi Everyone, My latest art video about the British artist Lucien Freud will be available from 3.00pm GMT. I hope you enjoy it and I'd like to thank you again for your continued support, it is much appreciated.
Cheers
Paul
6 months ago | [YT] | 78
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Hi Everyone, I just thought I'd take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I'd also like to thank you all for your continued support. It is much appreciated. My latest video on artist Lucien Freud will be launched early in the New Year.
Kind regards
Paul
6 months ago | [YT] | 166
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Hi Everyone,
I have just uploaded a video about YouTube's autodubbing of my videos and how it effects people watching them in languages other that English. You may find it interesting.
Cheers
Paul
9 months ago | [YT] | 6
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