The Easter Bunny, or, Why We Love Rabbits
The human fascination with rabbits, including the Easter Bunny, is long and deep. But why rabbits?
Reinterpreting The Chauvet Cave Paintings
Do France’s Chauvet Cave paintings depict a contemporary volcanic eruption? Recent research argues that they do.
Power in the Painting: Faith Ringgold and her Story Quilts
Through a didactic retelling of history, artist Faith Ringgold uses her story quilts to reframe the past.
Why We Should Preserve Artist Studios
The rich historical and inspirational sites of artists’ studios and homes make them worthy of historical preservation.
Ellen Gallagher: Questioning Race
Artist Ellen Gallagher interweaves text and images to force viewers to confront and question race in American society.
Understanding the Popularity of “Downton Abbey”
Downton Abbey's popularity in America may be due to the British culture industry's manufacture of the myth of England itself.
The Assemblage Sculptures of Betye Saar
Artist Betye Saar subverts, reclaims, and draws on both public and personal spaces. Her work remains as relevant today as it did when it was first created.
The Cheyenne Artist Who Is Challenging the Silenced History of Native Americans
Using freeway signs as his medium, artist Edgar Heap of Birds disrupts American perceptions of Native-American culture and history.
Universities Are Now Using Recruitment Videos to Attract Prospective Students
In this digital age, how do institutions of higher education engage prospects and get their messages out?
How Luiseno Indian Artist James Luna Resists Cultural Appropriation
Artist James Luna uses his body as an intervention to white art-historical practices.