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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and an adventure into art history
This post considers the historical art and architecture references in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) as a way to understand the film
Aug 5, 202412 min read


Walt Disney’s vision for Disneyland and how it relates to art history
"Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America." Let's consider what this means!
Jul 24, 20245 min read


Pirates of the Caribbean, the Redheaded Pirate, and the Reclining Nude in Art
What does a painting of a sassy, partially nude, and probably inebriated red-headed pirate have to do with art history and Disneyland?
Jul 16, 20248 min read


Why I Became a Disneyland Art Historian
Focus on the hidden art references at Disneyland is an excellent way to get people excited about art history.
Jun 26, 20246 min read


Destroying the Mona Lisa at Disneyland—Pinocchio, Leonardo da Vinci, and Marcel Duchamp
Exploring how Pinocchio's Daring Journey at Disneyland, Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, and modernist artist Marcel Duchamp fit togeth
Jun 19, 20246 min read


How a urinal changed the course of art (history) and became the most influential artwork
Duchamp's Fountain is widely considered the most influential artwork of the 20th century.
Jun 11, 20244 min read


New non-fiction book about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Research for a middle-grade non-fiction book about the famous Mexican scholar, author, and nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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