
Post-Modfest celebrates broad range of student art
“Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together,” wrote celebrated Victorian-era art critic John Ruskin in an 1859 lecture. Though he…
By Noah Purdy – 7 years ago
“Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together,” wrote celebrated Victorian-era art critic John Ruskin in an 1859 lecture. Though he…
By Noah Purdy – 7 years ago
Communication is such a ubiquitous part of everyday life. From Snapchatting to texting to taking notes in class, the written word is not, as some say, dying out. Instead, it…
By Noah Purdy – 7 years ago
Drawing, as an art form, has had a rocky past. Most major works throughout history are either paintings or sculptures, all the way from prehistoric cave paintings and giant Buddha…
By Noah Purdy – 7 years ago
In spring, Vassar rears its creative head when seniors scramble to showcase the last artistic endeavors of their undergraduate careers. For Rachel Fuerstman ’16, along with a number of talented…
By Noah Purdy – 7 years ago
The Greeks built monuments and sculpted figures that displayed the divine order of the universe. Persian carpets aim to bring nature indoors, capturing spiritual paradise for earthly consumption. And Monet…