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September 06, 2019

Exploring the Parthenon

Explore the dominant temple on the Akropolis in Athens through this visual overview.

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The Parthenon (447-432 B.C.E  The dominant temple on the Akropolis in Athens, rebuilt under the leadership of Perikles following the Persian invasion; dedicated to Athena Parthenos.
September 06, 2019

Higonnet details 'The Sisters'

Anne Higonnet on Morisot’s "The Sisters"

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September 26, 2019

The Joy of Looking

Explore Art Humanities from the eyes of the former chair of Art Humanities, Robert E. Harrist Jr. GSAS'81.

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Image of Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru calligraphy
September 26, 2019

Fall of Icarus

Reexperience this Core favorite in viewing this timeless painting.

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Bruegel, Fall of Icarus
September 26, 2019

The Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarrot

Balancing the Renaissance ideals of classical beauty with naturalism.

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Portrait of Michelangelo
November 20, 2019

Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol"

Andy Warhol on "America".

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image of Warhol's Coca Cola bottles
December 06, 2019

Scuola di Athene (School of Athens)

Read about this classic fresco art piece by Raphael.

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Image of Raphael's painting "The School of Athens" featuring Plato and Aristotle
December 09, 2019

"Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" by Picasso

Rediscover this oil on canvas art piece by the famous Spanish artist Picasso.

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Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso
April 10, 2020

A Crayola Classic

Submit your caption by Monday, May 11 for this fun cartoon.

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Art Hum CCT Cartoon Caption Contest
June 30, 2020

Core Scholar Sirena Khanna CC’20 Reimagines Beauty in Michelangelo’s David

"If we simply reduce beauty to numbers and fame, we might miss out on the many beautiful things the world has to offer"

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Animation of Michangelo's David by Core Scholar
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