Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II at the Battle of Magdala, 1868 Gouache on fabric. Gift of Mrs. Richard S. Leach (Aroline Beecher, class of 1921) 1972.18.4

Connections: African History

• Post published:February 28, 2012

Today’s post comes from Julie MacDonald, Class of 2012 and Art Center Student Docent.…

Jervis McEntee (American 1828-1891), COming Snow, 19th c., oil on board, gift of Matthew Vassar. This piece, on view in the Hudson River Art School galleries, allowed me to gain a greater appreciation for the depiction of nature in art as well as the Hudson River Art School as an artistic movement.

Behind Closed Doors: End of the Summer Reflection

• Post published:August 25, 2011

Today's post comes from Samantha Moyer, Art Center docent. Three things I learned during…

Connections: Sounds Jazzy

• Post published:August 3, 2011

Today's post comes from Taylor Shoolery, class of 2012 and Art Center student docent.…

William Baziotes (American, 1912-1963), Night Mirror, 1947, Oil on Canvas, Gift of Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller, class of 1931.

Connections: A Curatorial Discussion

• Post published:August 2, 2011

Today’s post comes from Samantha Moyer, Art Center docent. The perspective of a museum…

Connections: Kinetic Art

• Post published:July 16, 2011

Today's post comes from Taylor Shoolery, class of 2012 and Art Center student docent.…

Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller (1909-1992), class of 1931, from the A Taste for the Modern catalogue

Connections: Women of Vassar

• Post published:July 7, 2011

Today's post comes from Taylor Shoolery, class of 2012 and Art Center student docent.…

Diane Arbus (American 1923-1971), A Young Brooklyn Family Going for a Sunday Outing, N.Y.C., 1966, Gelatin silver print, Purchase, Louise Woodruff Johnston, class of 1922, Fund, 1974.21.7

Connections: On the Street

• Post published:June 21, 2011

Today's post comes from Nicole M. Roylance, Coordinator of Public Education and Information. This…

A detail of Alexander Calder's "Circle" on view in the galleries. (Photo: ©Vassar College/John Abbott)

Connections: Fathers and Sons

• Post published:June 17, 2011

Today's post comes from Nicole M. Roylance, Coordinator of Public Education and Information. This…

Connections: Questioning Art

• Post published:June 9, 2011

Today's post comes from Taylor Shoolery, class of 2012 and Art Center student docent.…

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Marilyn, 1967, Screenprint on paper, Gift from the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander E. Racolin, 1995.13.49

Connections: Immortal

• Post published:June 1, 2011

Today's post comes from Nicole M. Roylance, Coordinator of Public Education and Information. On…

Jersey Shore; watchers and watchees

Connections: Satire Today

• Post published:May 31, 2011

Renowned political cartoonist, illustrator, and art journalist, Steve Brodner, has affected the minds of…

Connections: Satirical Times

• Post published:May 25, 2011

Today's post comes from Taylor Shoolery, class of 2012 and Art Center student docent. Thomas…