Christopher Johns Presents Paper on John Singleton Copley

Christopher Johns, Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Professor of History of Art, presented a paper on Saturday, March 21, at the annual meeting of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies in Los Angeles. Its title: “John Singleton Copley in Rome: The Challenge of the Old Masters Accepted.” The paper was read in the session…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on March 23, 2015 in HART, VRC

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“Memento Mori” Exhibit Opens March 12 in the Fine Arts Gallery

The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery celebrates the opening of Memento Mori: Looking at Death in Art and Illustration with a reception on Thursday, March 12, from 5 to 7 pm in Cohen Memorial Hall on the Peabody campus. Drawing on the combined resources of the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery, the Eskind Biomedical Library Special…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on March 10, 2015 in Events, Fine Arts Gallery, HART, VRC

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Harnessing a Linked-Open World: Integrating Cross-Discipline Content to Support Digital Humanities

Tasked with supporting the emerging trends in academia, the Visual Resources Center at Vanderbilt University is exploring how to support the increasing interest in cross-discipline research through harnessing the power of linked-open data (LOD). At the core of this mission is developing a searchable database of images and media that can be easily linked through…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on March 9, 2015 in Events, HART, VRC

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Mireille Lee Awarded Fellowship to Study Ancient Greek Mirrors

The University of Cincinnati has awarded a Tytus Fellowship to Mireille Lee, assistant professor of history of art and classical studies, for her current research on ancient Greek bronze mirrors. This summer Lee will spend two months in residence at the Burnam Classics Library at UC, widely regarded as the best in the country for…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on March 9, 2015 in HART, VRC

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Katherine Rinne to Present Goldberg Lecture on March 12

Between 1560 and 1630, in a dramatic burst of urban renewal activity, the religious and civil authorities of Rome sponsored the construction of aqueducts, private and public fountains for drinking, washing, and industry, and the grand ceremonial fountains that are the Eternal City’s glory. Urban designer and historian Katherine Rinne, adjunct professor in the Architecture…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on March 4, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC

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Tara Zanardi’s Goldberg Lecture Rescheduled for April 9

Tara Zanardi, assistant professor of art history at Hunter College, will present the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History on Thursday, April 9, at 4:10 p.m. in 203 Cohen Hall. The lecture, originally slated for Thursday, February 19, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Zanardi will address “Porcelain Pleasures and…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on February 18, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC

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Malcolm Bell to Examine the Sicily of Archimedes on February 26

Malcolm Bell III, professor emeritus of Greek art and archaeology with the McIntire Department of Art, University of Virginia, will deliver an Archaeological Institute of America lecture on Thursday, February 26, at 6 pm at the Nashville Parthenon in Centennial Park. In his lecture, entitled “Sicily in the Age of Archimedes,” Bell will examine works…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on February 13, 2015 in HART, Lectures, VRC

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HART Society Sponsors Valentine’s Day Celebration

Join the HART Society for cookie decorating, Valentine’s Day card crafting, and fun on Friday, February 13, at 4 p.m. in the Visual Resources Center, room 134 of Cohen Hall. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on February 11, 2015 in Events, HART, Student/Alumni, VRC

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HART Department Awards Downing Grants for Spring Semester

The History of Art Department recently announced the recipients of the 2015 Downing Grants for the spring semester. They are Hannah Ladendorf, Sujin Shin, Emily Torres, and Erin Verbeck. The Downing Grant is a competitive award made in the fall and spring to juniors and seniors whose research in history of art courses would benefit…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on February 11, 2015 in HART, Student/Alumni, VRC

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Tara Zanardi to Present Goldberg Lecture on February 19

Tara Zanardi, assistant professor of art history at Hunter College, will present the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History on Thursday, February 19, at 4:10 p.m. in 203 Cohen Hall. Her lecture is entitled “Porcelain Pleasures and the Allure of the East: Charles III and China,” with a reception to follow…

Posted by vrcvanderbilt on January 27, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC

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