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  • Published In: Art History, 2025, v. 48, n. 2. P. 228 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article examines various scholarly essays that explore the intersections of art, culture, and historical contexts. One essay discusses the impact of Victorian designer William Morris's nature-inspired furnishings in colonial South Australia, highlighting contradictions in his principles related to settler nation-building and the repression of Aboriginal peoples. Another essay analyzes fourteenth-century illuminators' understanding of painting as a queer art form, while additional contributions investigate themes such as the portrayal of time in Joshua Reynolds' work, the poetics of underwater photography, and the significance of Mesoamerican metalwork. Collectively, these essays offer diverse perspectives on how art reflects and shapes cultural and historical narratives. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Art History. 2025/04, Vol. 48, Issue 2, p228
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0141-6790
  • DOI:10.1093/arthis/abstract7
  • Accession Number:187456911
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