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Elizabeth Casement

Liz is currently pursuing her MA in Art History at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama after a 20-year hiatus from school. Her primary focus is European painting from 1600-1800 but she will read or watch anything related to art history regardless of geographic region or period. She enjoys a good competitive round of Settlers of Catan, a fresh jigsaw puzzle, and traveling to see her favorite art around the world with her husband and four children.

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Articles by Elizabeth Casement

How Linda Nochlin Brought Feminism Into Art History

Venus of Urbino: How Titian Reinvented the Nude

At first glance, Venus of Urbino resembles many images that came before it. Find out why Titian’s nude caused such a stir in Renaissance Italy.

Baroque Obsession: What Was So Innovative About Caravaggio?

Caravaggio, famous for his paintings with high contrast between light and shadow, was a powerhouse of Baroque art. But what was innovative about his technique?

Women Portraitists of the Renaissance: A League of Their Own

In a man’s world, a handful of Renaissance women defied the odds and forged thriving artistic careers by specializing in portraits of wealthy patrons.