Art History

Over the years, we have published five essays in this field. The chosen topics are well-suited for our publication, which adheres to submission guidelines prohibiting the inclusion of images. These essays provide an in-depth analysis of renowned artworks and cultural heritage, ensuring references are readily accessible.

  • Artemisia Gentileschi: Baroque Master and the Preeminent Caravaggisti

    Volume 2 | Issue III | September 2018

    Elisabeth G Schlossel

    The Spence School ’20 | New York, USA

    Dartmouth College ’25

  • The Portrayals and Perceptions of Greek Beauty

    Volume 3 | Issue II | June 2019

    John Aste

    Canyon Crest Academy ’21 | California, USA

    Williams College ’25

  • Painting the Counter-Reformation: Revisiting the Sistine Chapel as a Theological Document

    Volume 5 | Issue II | June 2021

    Fiona Reenan

    Groton School ’23 | Massachusetts, USA

    Harvard University ’27

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  • Jewish Centrality in Ben Shahn’s Murals: An American Leftist Artist in the New Deal Era

    Volume 7 | Issue II | June 2023

    Hongying Wu

    La Jolla Country Day School ’24 | California, USA

    Columbia University ’28

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  • Cultural Heritage and Colonial Legacy: Examining the Benin Bronzes and the Dynamics of Repatriation

    Volume 8 | Issue III | September 2024

    Daisy Wu ’25

    St Paul’s School | New Hampshire, USA

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Subject Recommendations

  • Las Meninas, 1656

    Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez

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  • Guernica, 1937

    Pablo Picasso

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  • The Arnolfini Portrait, 1434

    Jan van Eyck

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  • The Night Watch, 1642

    Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

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  • Whistler’s Mother, 1871

    James Abbott McNeill Whistler

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  • Le Déjeunersur l’herbe, 1863

    Édouard Manet

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  • The Birth of Venus, c 1485

    Sandro Botticelli

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  • Water Lilies, 1897-1926

    Claude Monet

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  • The Starry Night, 1889

    Vincent van Gogh

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  • Interdisciplinary Topics

    As art reflects the society of its time, the study of these topics can benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.

    Gothic architecture offers rich interdisciplinary research dimensions, bridging history, art, engineering, and cultural studies. It invites exploration into the historical context of Gothic cathedrals, their religious and social significance, and the technological innovations in construction methods.

  • Renaissance art represents a pinnacle of artistic achievement and humanism. The period, extending from the 14th to the 17th century, saw a revival of classical antiquity and a focus on human potential and individual expression. The masterpieces of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael celebrate the beauty of the human form and the natural world, reflecting the humanist ideals of the time.

  • Abstract Expressionism, along with Jackson Pollock and his works, can be analyzed in the context of mid-20th century American society, which includes themes like the American Dream, individualism, and the impact of the Cold War on cultural expression. It also offers a conduit for exploring psychological theories and philosophical ideas about creativity, perception, and the human condition.

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Writing about Art

Considering the visual nature of the subject, art history essays demand specific approaches. We recommend these essential texts for crafting your first in-depth analyses of historical artworks.

  • A Short Guide to Writing About Art

    Sylvan Barnet

  • Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture

    Marita Sturken

  • Ways of Seeing

    John Berger

We look forward to your contributions to further enhance our understanding of art, culture, and the history of creativity.