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Elizabeth Berry

Elizabeth Berry is a writer from Los Angeles, California. She holds a BA in English, Italian, and Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, and is working towards her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. In her spare time, she writes articles about Italian art, culture, and literature. She loves golden retrievers, the color fuchsia, and kayaking.

Member since: Jan 27, 2022Published posts: 30

Articles by Elizabeth Berry

Parthenon Marbles vs Elgin Marbles: Which Is the Correct Name?

Ukiyo-e Prints of Beautiful Women: What Are Bijin-ga?

Explore some of the most famous prints of beautiful women, or bijin, as subjects in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock art.

Utagawa Hiroshige: 10 Works From the Last Great Master of Ukiyo-e

Utagawa Hiroshige is considered the last great master of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art prominent from the 17th through the 19th century.

Vincent Van Gogh’s Self-Portraits: The Artist Through His Own Eyes

Explore the intriguing artworks that resulted from Vincent van Gogh’s use of the self-portrait as a practice featuring pipes, hats, and the artist’s bandaged ear.

The Trevi Fountain: Inside the History of Rome’s Iconic Tourist Site

One of the most famous tourist sites in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. It contains masterful sculpture work and depictions of mythological figures.

Abstract Expressionist Alfred Leslie Through 7 Paintings

8 Controversial Artworks Created by Women Artists

Many of the most iconic controversial artworks over the years have been created by women artists.

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: 11 Works Featuring the Artist’s Favorite Flower

9 Times Virginia Woolf Made a Lasting Impact on Art

As a member of the Bloomsbury group, Virginia Woolf had an enduring influence on art. Explore Woolf’s art criticism, impact on modernism, and the artworks she inspired.

9 Iconic Minimalist Works by Women Artists

6 Artworks Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s Famous Novel

Explore artworks inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude and uncover the novel’s lasting influence on visual arts.

The Elgin Marbles: 5 of the Parthenon’s Incredible Sculptures

Take a deeper look at 5 of the Parthenon’s magnificent marble sculptures and discover the wonders of Ancient Greek craftsmanship.