Producing an Art History Book: Jusepe Ribera in 17th-century Naples
Todd Olson, Professor
Art History
Closed. This professor is continuing with Spring 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Fall 2024.
The Spanish artist Jusepe Ribera interrogated the media of painting, drawing and etching in the vice-royalty of Naples. This publication project looks at the artist's In Ribera's work and its place in the Spanish Empire. His recourse to classical mythology as well as the depiction of Christian anchorites and martyrs is examined in light of the politics of empire, the role of etching, and the conflicts between Christianity and an emergent scientific materialism.
At an advanced stage, this work in progress would benefit from preparation of the manuscript's images and permissions, bibliography, etc. Research apprentices will learn how an art history book is not only written but made.
Role: Bibliographic and image research and organization.
Qualifications: Projects will be designed in response to the interests and skills of the participating students. Reading knowledge of Italian, Spanish and/or Latin would be useful. Students of Art History, History, Religious Studies, Classics, Anthropology, Romance Languages are encouraged to apply. Remote and/or in person research is negotiable.
Hours: 3-5 hrs
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