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Reinterpreting “The Calling of Saint Matthew” in the Time of Coronavirus”

You can also read this on Medium (with pictures included) here: https://medium.com/@emilystepp12/reinterpreting-the-calling-of-st-matthew-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-855d0a995226 There’s no escaping them — the internet and regular TV programming has been inundated with ads from companies like Apple and Amazon. No doubt you’ve all been getting emails from every business you’ve ever interacted with about their “improved worker safety” measures and …

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Why Did Caravaggio Paint Two Separate “Supper at Emmaus” Paintings?

You can read this on Medium (with pictures of the art included!) here: https://medium.com/@emilystepp12/why-did-caravaggio-paint-two-different-supper-at-emmaus-paintings-f0d6eaaa32f6 In my first article here on Medium (and here on my blog, if you want to check it out!) I discussed some interesting details and reflected on Renaissance and Baroque art. I decided to look into one of my favorite artists …

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Gender Portrayals in Renaissance and Baroque Art (And Why They Matter)

You can also read this on Medium (with pictures of the art!), by using this link: https://medium.com/p/gender-portrayals-in-renaissance-and-baroque-art-and-why-they-matter-67283368d79c?source=email-377ce92029d3--writer.postDistributed&sk=635f7e5316a9091834e5c873638b9c6d Modern ideas of masculinity and femininity as portrayed in visual media, such as film and visual artwork, may sometimes feel very distant and different than the portrayals that appear in the artwork of the Renaissance period and the …

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