Sculpting the narrative of antiquity, Lucas is the creator and host of the Ancient Art Podcast, bringing you detailed, lively, and sometimes irreverent discussions of notable works of ancient art and architecture since 2006. He’s been with the Art Institute of Chicago since 2002, leading gallery tours, lectures, and seminars on the art of Asia and the Ancient Mediterranean World. Inspired by the archaeology of ancient brewing and wine-making, Lucas has recently taken up the enjoyable hobby of home brewing. He currently also finds himself having accidentally started a collection of hairless pets.
All Lessons by Lucas Livingston
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8 minArt Appreciation lesson5 CQ
Art history buff? Learn about the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian and his 'apprentice' Antinous through statues housed at the Chicago Institute of Art.
with Lucas LivingstonArt history buff? Learn about the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian and his 'apprentice' Antinous through statues housed at the Chicago Institute of Art.
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8 minArt Appreciation lesson5 CQ
Learn through art and sculpture about how the Lord Ganesha got his elephant head, lost his tusk, and other stories from oral tradition.
with Lucas LivingstonLearn through art and sculpture about how the Lord Ganesha got his elephant head, lost his tusk, and other stories from oral tradition.
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6 minArt Appreciation lesson4 CQ
Explore the art and life of one of the most influential Japanese woodblock print artists, Hiratsuka Un’ichi.
with Lucas LivingstonExplore the art and life of one of the most influential Japanese woodblock print artists, Hiratsuka Un’ichi.
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6 minArt Appreciation lesson4 CQ
Interested in the art history of ancient Greece? Explore the story and secrets of the frequently copied statue of Apollo Sauroktonos, the Lizard Slayer.
with Lucas LivingstonInterested in the art history of ancient Greece? Explore the story and secrets of the frequently copied statue of Apollo Sauroktonos, the Lizard Slayer.
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6 minArt Appreciation lesson4 CQ
Do you love Greek mythology and the art of Ancient Greece? Learn about a mythic monster from the Classical World, the original femme-fatale, the Gorgon Medusa.
with Lucas LivingstonDo you love Greek mythology and the art of Ancient Greece? Learn about a mythic monster from the Classical World, the original femme-fatale, the Gorgon Medusa.
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8 minArt Appreciation lesson5 CQ
Medusa is more than a mythical woman with snakes for hair and a deadly gaze. Learn the history behind the legendary Gorgon in this lesson from Lucas Livingston.
with Lucas LivingstonMedusa is more than a mythical woman with snakes for hair and a deadly gaze. Learn the history behind the legendary Gorgon in this lesson from Lucas Livingston.
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6 minArt Appreciation lesson4 CQ
With its beautiful detail and magical ability to change color, the Lycurgus Cup in the British Museum is perhaps the most incredible chalice from antiquity.
with Lucas LivingstonWith its beautiful detail and magical ability to change color, the Lycurgus Cup in the British Museum is perhaps the most incredible chalice from antiquity.
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9 minArt Appreciation lesson5 CQ
In this spooktacular Halloween art history lesson, analyze and contextualize “A Witches’ Sabbath” (1650), by the Dutch painter Cornelis Saftleven.
with Lucas LivingstonIn this spooktacular Halloween art history lesson, analyze and contextualize “A Witches’ Sabbath” (1650), by the Dutch painter Cornelis Saftleven.
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6 minArt Appreciation lesson4 CQ
Were the Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra black or white? Explore the hot issue of race and ethnicity in Ancient Egypt.
with Lucas LivingstonWere the Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra black or white? Explore the hot issue of race and ethnicity in Ancient Egypt.
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12 minAstronomy lesson7 CQ
Explore a cosmic collision of contemporary astronomy and antiquity! This lesson covers the history of comet and asteroid sightings in various ancient cultures.
with Lucas LivingstonExplore a cosmic collision of contemporary astronomy and antiquity! This lesson covers the history of comet and asteroid sightings in various ancient cultures.