Baroque Spain: El Greco. A Lonely and Royal Christ.

October 12, 2011 · by · in Series, Shorts

I want to preface today’s discussion by noting that I’ve included El Greco in this series on Spanish Baroque because, in Spain, he is the link between “mannerism” and the “true Baroque” style. He combined mannerist forms with Baroque drama. …

Baroque Spain: Experience Christ.

September 14, 2011 · by · in Art History, Sacred Art, Shorts

Save the art of Baroque Italy, nothing approaches the intense spirituality of Spanish Baroque art. Through a series of short essays over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the art, religious history, and politics of this militant, devoutly Catholic country in…

In the Conservatory

August 30, 2011 · by · in Shorts

I am transfixed by the man’s gaze and gently extended finger, ever so slightly reaching toward the woman as he holds his cigar – leading me to the woman’s hand, to her presence in the work. Their hands barely meet…

Florence

August 24, 2011 · by · in Shorts

I don’t know what it is that compels my love of Florence over any other city. I’ve walked its narrow, uneven streets, sat quietly at its cafes, joked with the locals, been overwhelmed by the smoldering heat an drenched by…

The Magic of the Louvre

August 23, 2011 · by · in Shorts

This is me in 2007 front of the Winged Victory of Samothrace. I love this photo because it sums up so much of my trip and the emotion behind it. I was 18. I went to Europe (Italy, France, Spain)…