Guest Lectures: Spring 2012, CSUS Art Department

Elaine O'Brien
Professor Elaine O'Brien (right) introduces Liv Moe (left), March 13, 2012. Image: Nancy Wylie
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               Throughout the spring 2012 semester, Elaine O’Brien, CSUS Art History Professor, arranged a series of guest lectures delivered by visiting professionals. The following is a round-up of those sessions.

LIV MOE   

                  On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, the annual “Professions of …

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What I Did on My Summer Vacation:

Part II

Mario Schjetnan
Mario Schjetnan's "A Small Tribute to Immigrant Workers," installation at Sculpturesite gallery, Sonoma, CA
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My summer vacation ends this week as I head back to school for fall semester classes (Greco-Roman Art and Modern Architecture) at California State University, Sacramento.  I will continue, however, blogging about art, architecture, design and everything …

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Q&A With Jesse Bravo

Fine Art Photographer

Jesse Bravo. Fine Art Photographer. Photo: Bravo Images
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To be a successful fine art photographer one must be excellent at the craft and possess a strong interest in art.  But it also takes a certain personality, a prodigious amount of talent and a natural ability to see art …

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What I Did on My Summer Vacation:

Part I

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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It’s been years since I’ve experienced a three-month long vacation.  But now that I’m a student again, that’s exactly what I’ve been enjoying this summer.  My first adventure took me to southeastern Pennsylvania for a two-week visit with my Mother.  …

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Photo Diary

Pierre August Renior, Luncheon of the Boating Party 1880-81, Oil on Canvas, Philips Collection, Wash., DC
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It’s rare that I leave home without a camera.  I never know when an outstanding color, texture, design, painting, sculpture or building will catch my eye.  The photographs in this Photo Diary were all taken by me (except, of course, …

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