The UW Graduate School published a feature report on Art History PhD candidate Fernanda Villarroel‘s research. As Megan Chua reports, Villarroel has received two national fellowships that support her scholarship exploring the concept of the …
Month: June 2020
Art During Quarantine: Street Protest Art
If you are living outside of Madison or quarantining at home, check out the Isthmus’ documentation of the artwork that has appeared on the plywood canvas of State Street in the wake of protests downtown.
Fall 2020 Course Highlight: Image and Text in Medieval Manuscripts
Did you know that medieval monks were very fond of their cats? The Book of Kells contains several cats, mice, fish, and other animals within its elaborate pages. Learn about all the mysteries that medieval …
Alumni Update: Wisconsin Curatorium
Linde B. Lehtinen (MA 2005, PhD 2014), Assistant Curator of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, has shared a snapshot into the latest meeting of the Wisconsin Curatorium from May 2020. According to Linde: …
Summer 2020 Course Highlight: AH 201 “From Pyramids to Cathedrals”
AH 201: From Pyramids to Cathedrals will take you to India this summer where you will learn about the Great Stupa at Sanchi and its importance to Buddhism. Enroll here: https://enroll.wisc.edu/search?term=1206&subject=180
Happy Pride Month Badgers!
Art During Quarantine: Jesse Silverman’s Crates
During quarantine, Jesse Silverman has been making crates. According to Jesse, “This time is bringing us to nurture our own gardens and carry our own loads. I’ve been loading them with lemons and gifts for …
Alumni/Student Spotlight: Art History Grad Students Work for The History of Cartography Project vol. 4
The History of Cartography Project’s fourth volume, Cartography in the European Enlightenment, is now available. Several Art History graduate students have contributed to making its publication a reality, including Peter Bovenmeyer (PhD, 2019) and Tania Kolarik (PhD Candidate) …
Spring 2020 Graduates Spotlight: Adi Dina (Art History, BA)
Adi Dina graduated this spring with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art History and English Literature. Adi has shared her answers to a few questions about her time her at UW-Madison. What is your …
Dept. Statement: Art History Stands with Protestors
The Department of Art History stands with protestors in doing the work of honoring and mourning for the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Tony Robinson by recognizing that their …