The Help was trending on Netflix this past week. Many believed this sudden rise in views was due to the recent protests and thus increase in communication about race. A number of people took issue with this being the movie of choice, saying it perpetuates the white savior trope, a storyline where a white character […]Read Post ›
Edited by Katie Constantine, Catherine Harlow, and Morgan Moore Cover image by Obi Onyeador Like many of you, I have been following the new cycle closely (almost compulsively) over the last week. First and foremost– I’d like to extend my condolences to the family of George Floyd and to the communities affected over the last […]Read Post ›
Here’s what the team has been up to in quarantine
This past summer I sat down with scenic designer Derek McLane to discuss the inner workings of his craft and his journey navigating the industry. He is the mastermind behind Hairspray Live!, Broadway’s current smash hit Moulin Rouge, and many other award-winning productions. You can see more of his work on his website. Interview conducted […]Read Post ›
Written and edited by Kathryn Cooperman. Cover image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. The Starry Night (1889) by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), which is on view in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is an iconic painting in the Western canon of art history. This scene, which depicts a chaotic, unsettled sky looming over […]Read Post ›
Red Poppy is a reminder to appreciate the not-so-tiny beautiful things, and to take a moment to see the flowers.
Happy New Year from the entire TFG team! It’s still a little insane to think that we are at the beginning of a new decade. So far, 2020 has been off to a rather rocky start globally. But for as many stories dominating our news about natural disasters and escalating violence, there are also a […]Read Post ›
Written by Kathryn Cooperman. Edited by Morgan Moore. Cover image courtesy of James Deavin, The Telegraph. When studying European art history, five terms in particular – impasto, tenebrism, sfumato, foreshortening, and trompe l’oeil – are essential for art historians to know. All of these techniques refer to how artists of this time chose to model […]Read Post ›
Let’s be honest, surviving your twenties takes some determination, a bit of coffee, and an inspirational quote folder in your phone. There’s the constant sleep deprivation, which doesn’t help the anxiety felt about the trajectory of careers and relationships, and being too broke to escape it all for a weekend. So you go the cheap […]Read Post ›
We recently shared why taking Art History is so important but if you aren’t currently a student, you might be wondering where to hone your skills. Luckily for all of us, interesting ideas about art are all around us if only one knows where to look. Here are five suggestions to help your dive into […]Read Post ›
