If you plan to watch the show Hannibal, please know that there are… ***Spoilers Ahead*** The second half of the third season of Hannibal is dedicated to the Red Dragon storyline found in Harris’ book of the same name and in the films “Manhunter” (1986) and “Red Dragon” (2002). Interestingly, art plays a major role […]
Read more "The Art of “Hannibal” – Part 2"On June 1st one of the most fascinating and mesmerizing shows ever produced for television became available for streaming on Netflix. Hannibal is a reimagined exploration of the Lecter mythology created by author Thomas Harris. Showrunner, Bryan Fuller, creates a three-season experience that retells the story of Hannibal Lecter as an investigation into complex human […]
Read more "The Art of “Hannibal” – Part 1"On the last Friday in July, The Wandering Art Historian book club discussed Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art & Made History (in That Order) by Bridget Quinn. To celebrate our second gathering via Zoom and to honor one of the incredible artists discussed in our book, I decided to recreate one of my […]
Read more "My Covid Classics – #6"I was recently invited to participate in a conversation with local podcaster Jeff Wilfong for his Dub Ya Mind podcast. Jeff interviews a fascinating array of creative and influential figures from the Central Florida area. Past guests on the podcast include Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Terry Olson, Director of […]
Read more "Dub Ya Mind Podcast"At this time of year, I would typically be eyeballs deep in The Art Lovers’ Book Club hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association. Since this is no normal year and it is not safe enough for us to meet in person, I decided to move forward with The Wandering Art Historian Book Club on […]
Read more "The Wandering Art Historian Book Club"I am pleased to announce the next web series on The Wandering Art Historian YouTube channel! Join me for “A Closer Look at Famous Paintings!” This series is chock-full of fascinating art historical facts that will really knock your socks off. Plus, this series will help you strengthen your art history muscles by “reading” paintings […]
Read more "“A Closer Look at Famous Paintings”"Did you know that Salvador Dali collaborated with a variety of fellow artists and creatives including Walt Disney? Together they planned “Destino,” a Fantasia-inspired animated short film without dialogue and set to music. While the project was begun in 1946, it was Roy Disney who finally oversaw the film’s completion in 2003. This short film […]
Read more "“Destino”"Hannah Gadsby is an Australian stand-up comic who won international acclaim for her powerful and emotionally raw 2018 Netflix special, “Nanette,” in which she announced that she was quitting comedy. It is better to experience this special with as little information as possible beforehand. However, her visceral account of personal traumatic events will absolutely stick […]
Read more "Hannah Gadsby"The Google Arts & Culture app is a free download full of creative art-based activities like scavenger hunts, mazes, virtual tours and more. You can explore museum collections from around the world and see thousands of artworks in very high resolution. You can also have fun with Art Transfer. Once in the app, click on […]
Read more "Google Arts & Culture App"Today’s post is dedicated to learning more about black artists. If you have taken my class, From Muse to Master: Celebrating Women Artists, you will remember me sharing this quote from the Guerrilla Girls… So, how do we, as art historians and art enthusiasts, be more inclusive? I have compiled this very introductory list of […]
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