Tag: art
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Syd Carpenter, Swarthmore College – Art and the Black Farmer
On Swarthmore College Week: The work of black farmers can be underrepresented. Syd Carpenter, professor of studio art, explores how art can help fill in the gaps. Syd Carpenter lives and makes mixed media/ceramic sculptures in Philadelphia. She exhibits her sculptures nationally and internationally, works in the collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian,…
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Jill Pederson, Arcadia University – Understanding Authorship in Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi
On Arcadia University Week: Are some famous paintings the work of multiple hands? Jill Pederson, associate professor of art history, examines whether some of da Vinci’s work was a collaborative effort. Jill Pederson is Associate Professor of Art History at Arcadia University, specializing in European art with an emphasis on Italian painting, sculpture, and graphic…
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Amy Whitaker, New York University – Rethinking Artists as Investors
Should artists make more money for their work? Amy Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Administration at New York University, describes a way artists can keep paychecks coming after their artwork has already been sold. Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Economic Vitality and the Arts
The arts are the first to take any budgetary hit, but should they? Robert Edgell, associate professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, examines how the arts can help communities with more than just entertainment. Dr. Edgell is currently an Associate Professor of Technology Management, Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and…
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Bryan McCann, Louisiana State University – Gangsta Rap and the War on Crime
Are we returning to the War-On-Crime era of the late 20th century? Bryan McCann, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University, delves into how criminality is framed through art and policy today. My work broadly engages the intersection of rhetorical and cultural studies, with an emphasis on the racialized and…
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Damayanthie Eluwawalage, Albright College – Aviator Fashion
Pilots have a dress code today, but it wasn’t always that way. Damayanthie Eluwawalage, assistant professor of fashion design at Albright College, looks back at early flying fashion. Damayanthie Eluwawalage, PhD, MPHA, researcher/author/historian/Private Pilot/designer, earned her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Design and History from Edith Cowan University in Australia. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts…
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Jurgen Kornmeier, University of Freiburg – Is The Mona Lisa Smiling?
We can all picture the Mona Lisa smile. Jürgen Kornmeier, senior researcher at the University of Freiburg, looks into whether she’s smiling after all. Is The Mona Lisa Smiling? Leonardo da Vinci’s famous portrait of Mona Lisa has been the most discussed artwork ever. Particular interest has been given to Mona Lisa’s enigmatic expression:…
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Kishwar Rizvi, Yale University – Iran and Global Exchange in the Early Modern Period
What if art was seen as a more important part of our culture? Kishwar Rizvi, associate professor in the history of art at Yale University, delves into when art was seen as an important commodity among kings and queens. Kishwar Rizvi is Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at Yale University. She is…
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Aris Karagiorgakis, Black Hills State University – Coloring Books and Art as Therapy
Stressed out? Try a coloring book. Aris Karagiorgakis, Associate Professor of Psychology at Black Hills State University, examines the adult coloring book fad. Dr. Aris Karagiorgakis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Black Hills State University who conducts research in two areas: art as therapy and the effectiveness of art intervention programs. His current…
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Jessica Pabon featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1359), Bob has selected…