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Joan of Arc, 1879, Jules Bastien-Lepage, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

Joan of Arc

A chronological exploration of Joan of Arc's evolution in art and her cultural impact, highlighting her as one of France's most beloved historical figures.

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Louise Irpino

Hostile Architecture

Hostile architecture is an urban design strategy meant to “purposefully guide behavior” through pieces you might not expect to have an ulterior function.

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Lily Frye

Did Helmut Newton Take Edgy Photography Too Far?

German photographer Helmut Newton, dubbed the “King of Kink,” was a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of modesty and embraced unconventionality in his work.

Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus via Wikipedia

Jesslyn Low

Female Nudes

An analysis of female and male nudes in art, with a deep dive into one of the first female nudes painted by a female artist, and how they differ.

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Taylor Hunt

The Artistic Origin of the Viral Coquette Aesth...

The latest fashion and social media trend is the Coquette aesthetic, which you have probably seen all across your FYP. But what is Coquette and its origins?

Jimini Hignett, Black Bourton Road, 2005 via Wikipedia

Jesslyn Low

Roadkill to Artwork

Death, in its myriad forms, is a ubiquitous theme present in art across time and location. The following artists offer a unique spin on morbidity, featuring roadkill in their work.

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Rebecca Levenson

Jean Cozier

Jean Cozier, founder of Awakenings and author, empowers sexual assault survivors through art, offering healing and a voice to the voiceless.

Cindy Sherman via MoMA

Emma Segrest

Cindy Sherman and Feminist Art

Cindy Sherman, known for her self-portraits, hesitates to label her art as feminist, often challenging the male gaze and prompting feminist interpretations.

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Jesslyn Low

Ukiyo-e and Kabuki

Dive into the history of the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e and its use in depicting the traditional theatrical form Kabuki in culture and art history.

Annunciation (1443) by Fra Angelico; Fra Angelico, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lily Frye

Angels In Christianity

The Renaissance inspired modern thought, art, and religion, evolving depictions of angels and ideas and shaping Western culture, specifically Biblically.