Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Beheading Holofernes

Picturing Women in Action: From the Sabine Women to Artemisia Gentileschi

Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer reflects on ways different artists, including Artemisia Gentileschi, have represented women taking action in art.

The 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.

Historical 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.

Breastfeeding and picturing breasts in art history

Between 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.

A 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.

Rethinking 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.

As 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.

Well Suited: Perspectives on Dress and Gender in Art

Art historian Yassana Croizat-Glazer examines the role of dress and gender in art.

Louise Moillon, The Fruit and Vegetable Seller

Moving 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.

Marie-Antoinette in Court Dress, Kunsthistorisches Museum

Splitting 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.

Detail of The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry series

A 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.

Waiting 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.

Yassana Croizat-Glazer

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Picturing Women in Action: From the Sabine Women to Artemisia Gentileschi

The Cultural History of Witches and Deadly Creatures—and Why It Still Matters Today

Historical Shoe Trends, Sexual Constructs and the Need to Take Up Space

Between Life and Death: Some Considerations on Picturing Breasts from the 16th Century to Mary Cassatt

A Look into The History of Black Dresses and Why There’s Nothing “Little” About Them

Rethinking Halloween: Female Monsters and Why They Rule

As the Met Reopens, an Art Historian Reflects on Favorite Works

Well Suited: Perspectives on Dress and Gender in Art

Moving Feasts and Still Lifes: Food, Art, and Women in History

Splitting Hairs: Historical Styles and Angst Over Lockdown Haircuts

A Woman’s Touch: A Brief History of Healing Hands

Waiting to Inhale: Reflections on Historical Illness During COVID-19

Sculptor Nicki Cherry uncovers personal experiences in “A Pound of Flesh”

Mixed-media artist Adia Millett removes, cuts and sews to unfold stories

Gallerist Monya Rowe on showing strong voices and trusting your own eye

Mapping Intangibles: Talking about “Site Lines” with Rachael Wren

Painter Kate Wallace’s small paintings depict fragmented snapshots of distance and memory