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Spotlight on Spring Classes: Scottish Photography

The University of Glasgow. Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. The focus of “Nineteenth-Century Scottish Photography” (ARH 6836), taught by Dr. Glenn Willumson, is a collection of photographs held at the University of Glasgow’s library. It includes rare images by professional photographers, the subject matter of which ranges from portraits of Scottish intellectuals and churchmen to global…

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Spotlight on Spring Classes: French Art of the Ancien Régime

L’Enseigne de Gersaint or The Shop Sign of Gersaint (1720-21). Tonight, our spotlight on spring 2016 courses turns to “French Art of the Ancien Régime 1680-1780” taught by Dr. Melissa Hyde. This course will cover the major artists, works, and artistic movements in France during the Ancien Régime—a time of political, social and cultural transitions. The course will examine the intersections…

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Spotlight on Spring Classes: Global Baroque

Daniel Gran painted the Allegory of War and Law on the ceiling of the Austrian National Library in 1730. This morning, the spotlight is on “Global Baroque,” (ARH 4930), a course taught by Maya Stanfield-Mazzi. The term “baroque” is used to describe a dynamic, elaborate and vibrant style of art and architecture. This style is thought to have developed in Italy and flourished in much of Europe from…

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Spotlight on Spring Courses: Artists and Curators

Today’s spotlight is on “Artists and Curators” taught by Dr. Craig Smith. This course (ART 3807C) is aimed at higher level undergraduate students interested in learning about displaying art work in galleries, museums and fairs, and through online platforms. Graduate students may take this course as a cognate or independent study. Dr. Craig Smith says that this course was inspired by his…

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Visiting Artist Julia Galloway to Give Demonstrations

Visiting Artist Julia Galloway will give ceramics demonstrations on November 2 and 3. Photograph courtesy of http://www.juliagalloway.com/. H.O.T. Clay, SA+AH’s ceramics club, has organized the visit of acclaimed utilitarian potter and educator Julia Galloway. Galloway will give a series of presentations on her work and techniques this coming week. Throwing and Surface Technique Demonstration…

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Countdown to Art Bash: 4Most

4Most Gallery will be hosting an after-party to Art Bash starting at 9p.m. Art Bash is taking place tomorrow night, October 30, from 5-8p.m. in the Fine Arts Plaza. 4Most Gallery will be hosting an after-party for Art Bash featuring the screening of a film by 4Most visiting artist AHOLSNIFFSGLUE (David Anasagasti). Anasagasti is a Miami artist best know for his street murals which explore themes…

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Countdown to Art Bash: Only 2 Days to Go!

Art Bash will take place on October 30 from 5-8p.m. in the Fine Arts Plaza. Art Bash is coming this Friday. Here is what you need to know: What: Art Bash is the School of Art and Art History’s open house. It is a chance for students to display their art. There will be games, activities, and contests with prizes sponsored by Hyppo and Burrito Famous! A Special Note: Come in Costume. There will be…

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Countdown to Art Bash: DAMN

DAMN Members prepare posters that will link to digital content for Art Bash. With Art Bash only four days away, Digital Arts Media Network (DAMN) members are hard at work finishing their content. One of DAMN’s main projects is to create posters that students will be able to scan on their phones to access digital content like gifs and videos. DAMN members are hard at work preparing for Art Bash.…

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Spotlight on Spring Classes: Pompeii Archaeology

Color photo lithograph of the Forum of Pompeii. Ca. 1890-1905. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress. Today’s Spotlight on Spring Classes features “Pompeii Archaeology Lab” taught by Dr. Mary Ann Eaverly. This course (ARH 4930) is aimed at higher level undergraduate students interested in art history, archaeology, and Roman history. “Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D.…

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Student Kimberly Crowell Presents at Conference

Student Kimberly Crowell presents her research at the Southeastern Museum Conference. Museum Studies student Kimberly Crowell presented her research at the Southeastern Museum Conference’s (SEMC) Spotlight on Student Research session on October 13, 2015. Crowell described her efforts working with the Harn Museum of Art to create an event known as Access Art for individuals with visual…

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SA+AH Welcomes Ceramics Fall Visiting Artist Julia Galloway

Visiting Artist Julia Galloway will give ceramics demonstrations on November 2 and 3. Julia Galloway, acclaimed utilitarian potter and educator, will be joining SA+AH this fall as the newest Visiting Artist in Ceramics. Galloway will demonstrate the throwing and surfacing techniques that she uses in her studio on November 2 from 9a.m. to 4p.m. in Fine Arts Building C, Room B14. She will then…

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See Art Conservators in Action on Campus

Professional art conservators remove 60 years’ worth of dust and grime from the Hollis Holbrook mural on campus. Art conservators are working on campus this week to remove over 60 years’ worth of dust and grime from the “History of Learning in Florida” mural in Smathers Library. The mural was created in 1953 by Hollis Holbrook, the first chair of the University of Florida Art Department. The…

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Engineering Inspires Art: 3D Printed Jewelry

Engineering student Erin Winick models a galaxy-patterned dress that she made and a 3D printed atom necklace that she designed. She stands beside the 3D LulzBot printer that she purchased from Amazon. Engineering students Emily Huber and Erin Winick showcased clothing and accessories inspired by their love of science at tonight’s Art in Engineering event at the Harn Museum of Art. Huber and…

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The Hottest Ceramics Club Around: H.O.T Clay

Photograph courtesy of UF H.O.T Clay’s website: https://ufhotclay.wordpress.com/ H.O.T (Handbuilt or Thrown) Clay is a student-run organization designed to promote the ceramic arts. Who’s it for? Anyone who loves ceramics or might be interested in learning more about the world of ceramic arts. What do members do? H.O.T Clay’s main activity is to raise money for various projects by organizing the…

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MFA Candidates Discuss Hot Topics in the World of Ceramics

MFA Ceramics students (from left to right) Bridget Fairbank, Paige Ward, Mariana Baquero and Christina Carfora lead a Gallery Talk at the Harn Museum of Art. MFA Ceramics candidates from the University of Florida presented a Gallery Talk this week to accompany the Harn Museum of Art’s exhibit, Into the Fold: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Second-year students Mariana Baquero, Bridget Fairbank,…

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Happy Birthday to the Harn!

Happy 25th to the Harn! This week, the Harn Museum of Art celebrated its 25 year anniversary. The Harn is named for Samuel Peebles Harn (1893–1957), whose family made the founding gift for its construction to the University of Florida. The museum opened to the public in 1990 and has grown to become one of the largest university art museums in the Southeast. The Harn has more than 6,000 objects in…

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