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Elizabeth Casement

Liz is currently pursuing her MA in Art History at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama after a 20-year hiatus from school. Her primary focus is European painting from 1600-1800 but she will read or watch anything related to art history regardless of geographic region or period. She enjoys a good competitive round of Settlers of Catan, a fresh jigsaw puzzle, and traveling to see her favorite art around the world with her husband and four children.

Member since: Dec 01, 2023Published posts: 5

Articles by Elizabeth Casement

Who Was Edward Said & His Groundbreaking Orientalism?

How Linda Nochlin Brought Feminism Into Art History

Vasari, Winckelmann, and Berenson laid the groundwork for the field of art history, but in the 20th century, Linda Nochlin turned it on its head.

Venus of Urbino: How Titian Reinvented the Nude

At first glance, Venus of Urbino resembles many images that came before it. Find out why Titian’s nude caused such a stir in Renaissance Italy.

Baroque Obsession: What Was So Innovative About Caravaggio?

Caravaggio, famous for his paintings with high contrast between light and shadow, was a powerhouse of Baroque art. But what was innovative about his technique?

Women Portraitists of the Renaissance: A League of Their Own

In a man’s world, a handful of Renaissance women defied the odds and forged thriving artistic careers by specializing in portraits of wealthy patrons.