Suzanne Pearson
Suzanne Pearson is a freelance researcher specializing in the histories of art and, in particular, the seemingly polar fields of street art and the Renaissance in the Netherlandish region and in Italy. She is currently extending her field of study to include the UNESCO bid for the Enclos Paroissiaux of Finistère, a series of sites of architectural and religious importance close to where she lives.
Articles by Suzanne Pearson
What Is a Diptych? Definition & ExamplesThe portable art of the diptych was first used during the Byzantine era. Its popularity grew throughout the medieval period and the Renaissance.
The Journey of Lapis Lazuli, Art’s Most Prized PigmentWhat is Lapis Lazuli? What are its origins? How has it persisted throughout the history of art?
What is Lapis Lazuli? What are its origins? How has it persisted throughout the history of art?
How Ultramarine Defined the Sistine Chapel’s BeautyThe frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are some of the world’s most celebrated, but how did the costliest pigment on earth contribute to their beauty?
The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are some of the world’s most celebrated, but how did the costliest pigment on earth contribute to their beauty?
The Meaning & Controversy of Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment”In 1534, Pope Clement VII commissioned Michelangelo to paint in the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment garnered controversy even before the paint had dried.
In 1534, Pope Clement VII commissioned Michelangelo to paint in the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment garnered controversy even before the paint had dried.
Romani People in the Renaissance Era: History & ImpactWho are the Romani people and what did they contribute to life in Europe in the Renaissance era?
Who are the Romani people and what did they contribute to life in Europe in the Renaissance era?