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Self-defining Women
For a long time, Italy existed as a cluster of independent states getting in one another’s way. The ideal of a national identity led to the Risorgimento, a social and political movement to unite Italy. After years of conflict, Italy … Continue reading
καλό μήνα
In Greece, “Kalo Mina” is the greeting given on the first day of the month. It means “Good Month”. Summer in the city can be fatiguing and, for me, claustrophobic. For my psychological survival, I have created a secret place … Continue reading
Ancient Moms
for Dorit, χρόνια πολλά The Roman Empire, addicted to expansion and wealth, wanted Britain’s tin and the land that went with it. In 54 BC, Julius Caesar invaded Britain. The locals were not prepared for such an overwhelming military force. … Continue reading
Posted in Art Narratives
Tagged Agrippina, Boudica, Britain, Caligula, Celts, Druids, Julius Caesar, Nero, Prasutagus, Roman Empire, Romans, Rome, Suetonius Paulinus
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The Herculean Task of Being a Woman
La Colonna dell’Immacolata c. 1880. Via Today, in Italy, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It celebrates “the sinless life of the Blessed Virgin” and officially begins the Christmas season. In Piazza di Spagna, there’s a tall column with … Continue reading
Posted in art, female consciousness, Rome/Italy
Tagged Alcmene, cross-dressing, Hera, Hercules, Immaculate Conception, Labours of Hercules, mythology, Omphale, Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Zeus
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The Copyists
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed proclaiming the emancipation of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. But political independence does not automatically presume a cultural one. America was indeed the land of plenty thus providing the opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in art, Drawings & Paintings, Rome/Italy
Tagged copyists, Emma Conant Church, Guercino, Louvre, Napoleon III, Risorgimento, Rome, San Nicolo da Tolentino, Vassar College, Vatican Museums
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The Narrative Within 