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NG6671 Artemisia Gentileschi Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria Artemisia: Viewing Her Exhibition Online
European Art · Exhibitions

Artemisia: Viewing Her Exhibition Online

November 24, 2020January 25, 2021 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

I recently enjoyed a half-hour video tour of the National Gallery's Artemisia exhibition, narrated by curator Letizia Treves. Here's why I think the video is worth the £8.00 viewing price.

Wiggins-Winter at 57th and 5th Ave, 1948 Winter at 57th St and 5th Avenue by Guy C. Wiggins at Questroyal Fine Art
American Art

Winter at 57th St and 5th Avenue by Guy C. Wiggins at Questroyal Fine Art

November 17, 2020December 9, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

Questroyal Fine Art, one of the best galleries for American paintings, recently asked me to write a guest post for its blog. I chose to talk about the gallery's recent acquisition - a New York City snow scene by Guy C. Wiggins. Check it out via this link.

Thomas-Moran-The-Chasm-of-the-Colorado-1536x885 How American Artists Helped to Create the National Parks
American Art

How American Artists Helped to Create the National Parks

November 12, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

Read about five 19th-century artists whose paintings and photographs raised support for creating the U.S. National Parks System.

Safani Greek Corinthian Helmet TEFAF Online A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online
American Art · Ancient & Classical Art · Contemporary Art · Medieval Art and Architecture · Renaissance

A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online

November 2, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

This is my experience viewing TEFAF Online. This art fair has a little bit of everything, as well as the unique twist of only showing one object per gallery.

Thomas Cole, The Past The Past: Thomas Cole’s imaginary tournament
American Art

The Past: Thomas Cole’s imaginary tournament

October 19, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

Thomas Cole's The Past (1838) has recently taken hold of my imagination in a big way. This cheerful depiction of a medieval tournament is one of several delightful Cole paintings I've discovered through my newest research project. Here are my many thoughts on this delightful painting.

Jonathan Boos_Lawrence_Makeup My Review of the American Art Fair Online
American Art · Exhibitions

My Review of the American Art Fair Online

October 10, 2020 A Scholarly Skater4 Comments

I visited the virtual American Art Fair on opening day. What did I think? Can the virtual experience compare to the live one? What artworks caught my eye? Find out here.

Winslow Homer, Playing a Fish Loving Both Native American Art and Winslow Homer This Week
American Art

Loving Both Native American Art and Winslow Homer This Week

October 9, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

This week, I've written about two different kinds of American art for DailyArt Magazine - Winslow Homer at The Clark, and Native American drawings at the Frieze Viewing Room.

Belle da Costa Greene by Paul Helleu The Fascinating Story of Belle da Costa Greene
Art History · Books

The Fascinating Story of Belle da Costa Greene

October 5, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

If you're interested in rare books, notable bibliophiles, awesome women, or African-American history, I recommend reading Heidi Ardizzone's biography of Belle da Costa Greene.

Seen_EdmoniaLewis_SC_Cover A New Graphic Novel Introduces Edmonia Lewis
American Art · Books

A New Graphic Novel Introduces Edmonia Lewis

September 13, 2020October 12, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

As a big fan of 19th-century African-American and Native-American sculptor Edmonia Lewis, I was excited to find out that she's now the subject of a new graphic novel, Seen: Edmonia Lewis. Thanks to publisher BOOM! Studios, I was able to read and review an advanced digital copy ahead of its September 2020 release.

Doryphoros What is Contrapposto?
Ancient & Classical Art · Art History · Renaissance

What is Contrapposto?

September 1, 2020September 4, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

The term contrapposto is often used when describing classical, Renaissance, and later paintings and sculptures. But what exactly is contrapposto?

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