Professor Emeritus Henry Drewal was honored by the Chazen Museum of Art through the purchase of Twins Seven-Seven (Nigerian, Yoruba, 1944–2011)’s Dogo the Kidnapper, 1968–69. Prof. Drewal has provided immeasurable service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Chazen Museum of …
Emeriti Faculty
Art History Remembers Professor Emerita Jane Campbell Hutchison
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Emerita Jame Campbell Hutchison, 87, on July 12th, 2020, at her home in Chevy Chase, MD. An expert in the history of Northern European Art …
Art During Quarantine: Emeritus Prof. Henry Drewal’s Artful Avian Architecture
Emeritus Professor Henry Drewal shares his works of Avian Architecture during quarantine. “During this period of ‘sheltering at home’ I have continued to make homes for birds in a series I call Avian Architecture (see https://www.henrydrewal.com/myart.html). …
Legendary Art History Prof. James Watrous’ Mural Moved to Entrance of the Department of Art History
The main entrance to the Department of Art History now has a new resident. Legendary Art History Professor James Watrous’ mural, “Printing is the Inseparable Companion of Achievement,” has been moved from Webcrafters Inc., a …
Prof. Drewal Named Paul Mellon Senior Fellow
Recently retired Evjue-Bascom Professor Henry Drewal was named a Paul Mellon Visiting Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA), National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. for the months of …
Drewal, Henry J.
Born and raised in Brooklyn and Hempstead, NY, Henry John Drewal received his BA from Hamilton College majoring in French and minoring in Fine Arts. After graduation he joined the Peace Corps, taught French and …