Art History
October 2022
Masterpieces of Art - Parsons School of Design
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This paper is an in-depth examination of Giovanni Bellini's painting "St. Francis in the Desert," in which I evaluate the artwork while juxtaposing and contrasting it to other classic works of art. It provides an original perspective on the painting, allowing readers to discover all the concealed faces and implications.
April 2023
Art & The Surreal - Parsons School of Design
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This essay explores the influence of surrealism in contemporary haute couture, focusing on Daniel Roseberry's rise to prominence as Schiaparelli's creative director. Additionally, it examines how Daniel Roseberry has paid homage to Elsa Schiaparelli's use of surrealism as an inspiration for her designs by pointing out the parallels between her work and earlier surrealist pieces.
February 2023
Art & The Surreal - Parsons School of Design
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In the following paper, the surrealist works "Nadja" by André Breton and "Story of the Eye" by Georges Bataille are compared and contrasted. It looks at the ways in which the two writers convey their views on women, sex, and love.
May 2024
Exhibitions As History - Parsons School of Design
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This paper investigates Alfred H. Barr's response to the political turmoil of 1939 through his show Picasso: Forty Years of His Art, focusing on the inclusion of works that explicitly addressed themes of war, racism, or resistance.