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Rosie Lesso
Rosie is a contributing writer and artist based in Scotland. She has produced writing for a wide range of arts organizations including Tate Modern, The National Galleries of Scotland, Art Monthly, and Scottish Art News, with a focus on modern and contemporary art. She holds an MA in Contemporary Art Theory from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Fine Art from Edinburgh College of Art. Previously she has worked in both curatorial and educational roles, discovering how stories and history can enrich our experience of the arts.
Education:University of EdinburghMA Contemporary Art TheoryUniversity of EdinburghBA Fine ArtExpertise:Articles by Rosie Lesso
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Italian Renaissance art is a vast field of study spanning several centuries, but there are some telltale characteristics that can help define it.
From art critic to collector and influencer, the great psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud had a profound impact on visual art. Here we examine the ways Freud’s theories left an indelible mark on art history.
The word Renaissance usually refers to a period of classical revival in Europe in the 14th-16th centuries, but this is not the only use of “Renaissance.”
Feminism has evolved since the early 20th century. Here are the four waves of the movement as outlined by recent historians.
Of all the protests staged by the suffragettes during the early 20th century, these are the most memorable and controversial.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. Discover some of the most fascinating facts about its over 130-year history.