Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)
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Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)

ByEdward Eggleston

“The sixteenth century was a time of significant religious change. According to legend, in 1516, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg and criticized what he perceived as corrupt practices within the Catholic Church. Following Luther, numerous other Northern European reformers shifted away from the Catholic Church centered in Rome. Among other more systemic and doctrinal issues, the reformers also had complicated relationships with religious imagery.” (S. Beranek)
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Black History Month: Moving Forward

ByTwinkle Snowflake

“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama, First Black First Lady This month we take time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Black Individuals in history. Understanding their stories can help us see how far we have come, as…

Impressionism as optical realism: Monet (Cramer and Grant)
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Impressionism as optical realism: Monet (Cramer and Grant)

ByEdward Eggleston

“Impressionism raises complex and interesting questions about realistic representation. Although we tend to have powerful reflexive judgments about what is realistic in art and what is not, the basis for such judgments is frequently unclear. Supporters of Impressionist painting subtly but substantially shifted the criteria for judging truth to reality in painting.”
(Cramer and Grant)