Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer reflects on ways different artists, including Artemisia Gentileschi, have represented women taking action in art.
Read MoreThe Cultural History of Witches and Deadly Creatures—and Why It Still Matters Today
Witches and deadly creatures have existed in popular culture for centuries. Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer examines their relationship at a particular moment in time.
Read MoreHistorical Shoe Trends, Sexual Constructs and the Need to Take Up Space
From chopines to crakows, art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer explores the importance of shoe trends across the centuries.
Read MoreBetween Life and Death: Some Considerations on Picturing Breasts from the 16th Century to Mary Cassatt
From Niccolò Tribolo to Mary Cassatt, these are some ways breasts and breastfeeding have been pictured in western art.
Read MoreA Look into The History of Black Dresses and Why There’s Nothing “Little” About Them
The little black dress may be a popular concept but there’s more to it than most people know.
Read MoreRethinking Halloween: Female Monsters and Why They Rule
Female monsters have always had a place in popular culture. Yassana Croizat-Glazer examines how they’ve captured our imagination over time.
Read MoreAs the Met Reopens, an Art Historian Reflects on Favorite Works
Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer reflects on four favorite works in celebration of the Met’s reopening.
Read MoreWell Suited: Perspectives on Dress and Gender in Art
Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer examines the role of dress and gender in art.
Read MoreMoving Feasts and Still Lifes: Food, Art, and Women in History
Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer shares insights into the relationship between food and art in the work of female artists.
Read MoreSplitting Hairs: Historical Styles and Angst Over Lockdown Haircuts
Yassana Croizat-Glazer shares a historical perspective on the power of hair and why lockdown haircuts have become a source of angst.
Read MoreA Woman’s Touch: A Brief History of Healing Hands
Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer shares insights on the power of women’s touch throughout history.
Read MoreWaiting to Inhale: Reflections on Historical Illness During COVID-19
Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer sheds some light on the historical context of epidemics like COVID-19.
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