During my time at Agnes Scott. I had the wonderful opportunity to tutor students in Art History. I decided that before I graduated, I should share with others in detail how I personally study for art history exams. Everyone has their own way that works best for them, but I find that this particular studying … Continue reading
Ten Questions for Artist Bethany Collins
Senior Select is a unique program sponsored by Agnes Scott’s Art and Art History Department that encourages graduating seniors to research works from the Art Papers annual auction for potential purchase for the college’s permanent collection. This year, the Class of 2013 seniors attended the auction and won the bid for Beige, 1951 by artist … Continue reading
Introduction to Artist Bethany Collins
Premise: The Art and Art History Department at Agnes Scott College funds a program called “Senior Select” that allows senior Art Studio and Art History majors to purchase a work of art. The process begins with a proposal session where we discuss the works in the annual Art Papers auction in Atlanta, GA. Once the department … Continue reading
Anetta Newcamp, The Nuances of the Poem, “The Nightingale; A Conversational Poem,” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
I admire this poem because the underlying message of the poem and the artful language and imagery of the poem are all uniquely inspiring both as a writer and observer of nature. The diction used throughout the poem is also extremely … Continue reading
Anetta Newcamp, Examining Anna Laetitia Barbauld’s poem, “A Summer Evening’s Meditation”
I initially decided to research this particular poem because I enjoyed reading about the multitude of space entities that are included in this poem during my initial examination of Anna Laetitia Barbauld’s poem, “A Summer Evening’s Meditation.” However, the poem proved to be much deeper than simply a poetical declaration describing … Continue reading
Summaries and Interpretations
Elizabeth Fay Elizabeth Fay’s informative introduction from her text, A Feminist Introduction to Romanticism, conveys her opinion of the works of British Romantic female writers. First, Fay cites that it is unusual to characterize novelists or female writers as consequential contributors to Romantic era (Fay 3). Fay explains the case of Jane Austen, both a … Continue reading
Anetta Newcamp, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Interpreting Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Although I was cognizant of a multitude of possible symbols in the poem during my initial examination of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” I avoided judging the poem’s meaning while reading the poem because I was more … Continue reading
Anetta Newcamp, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Interpreting Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Although I was cognizant of a multitude of possible symbols in the poem during my initial examination of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” I avoided judging the poem’s meaning while reading the poem because I was more focused upon … Continue reading
To Be or Not to Be an EMP?
To Be or Not to Be an EMP? What’s the real question? To be an EMP (Emerging Museum Professional) is to be dedicated to a cause, an idea, a lifetime of commitment. While this statement may seem dramatic, it is often the choices we make early in life that shape the rest of our career. … Continue reading
Agnes Scott goes to the Auction!
Last weekend, Agnes Scott Art Department students and faculty attended the Art Papers Auction at Mason Murer gallery, an event hosting the works of many local artists. Recently, a new tradition, established by Agnes students and faculty, is for the students to buy a work of art as a gift, their senior investiture to the … Continue reading
