Learning from Artists

Holly Hatheway, Nate Lewis, and Jessica Womack huddle over an album of tintypes.
Art Hx Artist-in-Residence Nate Lewis Connects with Princeton’s Special Collections and Discusses his Work

2022–2023 Art Hx Artist-in-Residence Nate Lewis recently visited Princeton’s Special Collections before discussing his work in conversation with A&A Ph.D. candidate Jessica Womack, who works as the Art Hx project manager. 

Visiting Special Collections

Guided by Art Hx’s…

Students inspecting Chinese scroll
Learning from Collections: Behind the Scenes at the Met

Students from ART 369/EAS 386: “The Arts and Archaeology of the Chinese Court” and ART 493/EAS 493: “Narrative and Visuality in China,” co-taught by the Department of Art & Archaeology’s Cheng-hua Wang with Chao-Hui Jenny Liu and Paize Keulemans from the Department of East Asian Studies, respectively, had the incredible opportunity to…

Artist Renee Magnanti shows student her encaustic work
Learning from Artists: Renee Magnanti

Artist Renee Magnanti gave students of Sam Holzman’s ART 504: “Studies in Greek Architecture” hands-on instruction in the techniques of encaustic painting.  Having worked in the medium for over 30 years herself, Magnanti has developed her own recipe and method and has established a singular style of carving in encaustic.  Her…

Josiah McElheny presenting ideas to ART 404 students
Learning from Artists: Josiah McElheny 
Josiah McElheny Visits HUM 434/ART 404: "Counterworlds: Innovation and Rupture in Communities of Artistic Practice"

Josiah McElheny,  renowned interdisciplinary artist best known for his works combining glass with other materials, recently spoke with students in HUM 434/ART 404: "Counterworlds: Innovation and Rupture in Communities…