08 Jul 2022

5h 32m

Toulouse-Lautrec Ep 1: But, First... A Tale of French Lineage in Three Acts

ArtHoles

The "Art Holes" podcast embarks on a new series exploring the life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, framing it as a rebound relationship after the host's intense focus on Frida Kahlo. The episode contextualizes Toulouse-Lautrec by delving into French history, starting with the kingdom's financial woes and social unrest leading up to the French Revolution. It contrasts the reigns of Louis XIV and XV through their artistic styles, highlighting French classicism and Rocaille. The discussion extends to the revolution's impact, the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the Bourbon Restoration. It also touches on the societal impact of the Napoleonic Code and the Albigensian Crusade, setting the stage for understanding the aristocratic world Toulouse-Lautrec was born into. The host also outlines a plan to involve listeners in the show's financial support and merchandise design.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Podcast Vision

Part 2: The French Revolution and the Fall of the Monarchy

Part 3: The Legacy of the Royal Louis

Part 4: Marie Antoinette and the End of an Era

Part 5: The Terror and the Rise of Napoleon

Part 6: The Napoleonic Empire and Its Collapse

Part 7: Napoleon's Death and Odd Relics

Part 8: The Restoration and the Roots of Toulouse-Lautrec

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Toulouse-Lautrec Ep 1: But, First... A Tale of French Lineage in Three Acts

ArtHoles

Part 1: Introduction and Podcast Vision

00:10Podcast Updates: Listener Inclusion, Ad-Free Content, and Charitable Giving

Podcast Updates: Listener Inclusion, Ad-Free Content, and Charitable Giving

02:59Art Holes: An Obsessive Dive into Artists' Lives, Ignoring Art History

Art Holes: An Obsessive Dive into Artists' Lives, Ignoring Art History

07:11Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: From Moulin Rouge to Aristocratic Outsider

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: From Moulin Rouge to Aristocratic Outsider

11:19Rebound Relationships, Primary Sources, and the Belle Epoque

Rebound Relationships, Primary Sources, and the Belle Epoque

Part 2: The French Revolution and the Fall of the Monarchy

15:06France on the Brink: Versailles, the Menu Plaisirs, and the Looming Revolution

France on the Brink: Versailles, the Menu Plaisirs, and the Looming Revolution

20:28French Cuisine, Colonialism, and the Starving Peasants

French Cuisine, Colonialism, and the Starving Peasants

25:55Wheat Deregulation, Conspiracy Theories, and the Enlightenment

Wheat Deregulation, Conspiracy Theories, and the Enlightenment

31:35The Guild System, Buzz and Fuzz, and the Risk of Regicide

The Guild System, Buzz and Fuzz, and the Risk of Regicide

35:58The Estates-General, Louis XVI, and a Thousand Years of Royal History

The Estates-General, Louis XVI, and a Thousand Years of Royal History

Part 3: The Legacy of the Royal Louis

44:21The Royal Louis: From Louis the Debonair to Louis XIV, the Sun King

The Royal Louis: From Louis the Debonair to Louis XIV, the Sun King

51:38Louis XIV, French Classicism, and the Baroque Influence

Louis XIV, French Classicism, and the Baroque Influence

1:02:35French Classicism vs. Baroque, Versailles, and the Sun King's Legacy

French Classicism vs. Baroque, Versailles, and the Sun King's Legacy

1:09:23Louis XV: The Measles Orphan, Creepy Uncle, and Royal Assassination Attempt

Louis XV: The Measles Orphan, Creepy Uncle, and Royal Assassination Attempt

1:17:10Henri IV's Stabbing, Louis XV's Affairs, and the Kingdom's Downward Spiral

Henri IV's Stabbing, Louis XV's Affairs, and the Kingdom's Downward Spiral

1:24:06Rocaille: Louis XV's Artistic Legacy and the Rise of Rococo

Rocaille: Louis XV's Artistic Legacy and the Rise of Rococo

1:29:54Jacinthe Rigaud: Painting the Royal Portraits of Louis XIV and XV

Jacinthe Rigaud: Painting the Royal Portraits of Louis XIV and XV

1:37:10Rigaud's Portraits: Contrasting the Sun King with Louis the Beloved

Rigaud's Portraits: Contrasting the Sun King with Louis the Beloved

1:41:44Louis XVI, Versailles, and the Hopelessness of the Situation

Louis XVI, Versailles, and the Hopelessness of the Situation

Part 4: Marie Antoinette and the End of an Era

1:47:56Marie Antoinette: From Austrian Princess to Queen of France

Marie Antoinette: From Austrian Princess to Queen of France

1:53:34Marie Antoinette: Scrutiny, Affairs, and the Madonna-Whore Complex

Marie Antoinette: Scrutiny, Affairs, and the Madonna-Whore Complex

2:01:12The Affair of the Diamond Necklace: A Scandal at Versailles

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace: A Scandal at Versailles

2:07:07Jean de Valois Saint-Remy and the Diamond Necklace Heist

Jean de Valois Saint-Remy and the Diamond Necklace Heist

2:14:26The Trial, the Aftermath, and the French Revolution

The Trial, the Aftermath, and the French Revolution

2:20:02The Women's March on Versailles and the Royal Family's Imprisonment

The Women's March on Versailles and the Royal Family's Imprisonment

2:27:05The Flight to Varennes, the Execution of Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette's Trial

The Flight to Varennes, the Execution of Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette's Trial

Part 5: The Terror and the Rise of Napoleon

2:33:31The Reign of Terror: Robespierre and the Committee on Public Safety

The Reign of Terror: Robespierre and the Committee on Public Safety

2:40:00The Cult of Reason, Robespierre's Downfall, and the Revolutionary Wars

The Cult of Reason, Robespierre's Downfall, and the Revolutionary Wars

2:47:03Napoleon Bonaparte: From Artillery Officer to the Great Man

Napoleon Bonaparte: From Artillery Officer to the Great Man

2:53:11Napoleon's Privileges and the Romance Novel, Clisson and Eugénie

Napoleon's Privileges and the Romance Novel, Clisson and Eugénie

3:00:03Clisson and Eugénie: Love, War, and Betrayal

Clisson and Eugénie: Love, War, and Betrayal

3:08:38Clisson's Death, Napoleon's Betrayal, and the Madonna-Whore Complex

Clisson's Death, Napoleon's Betrayal, and the Madonna-Whore Complex

Part 6: The Napoleonic Empire and Its Collapse

3:15:05Napoleon's Marriage to Josephine, the Napoleonic Code, and the Empire Style

Napoleon's Marriage to Josephine, the Napoleonic Code, and the Empire Style

3:22:21Napoleon's Midlife Crisis, Rocaille, and the Power of Art

Napoleon's Midlife Crisis, Rocaille, and the Power of Art

3:29:01Jacques-Louis David: From Revolutionary Artist to Napoleon's Propagandist

Jacques-Louis David: From Revolutionary Artist to Napoleon's Propagandist

3:37:35David's Portrait of Napoleon in His Study and the Invasion of Russia

David's Portrait of Napoleon in His Study and the Invasion of Russia

3:44:55The Burning of Moscow and the Retreat from Russia

The Burning of Moscow and the Retreat from Russia