Leopardi Presents on Renaissance Magic

Focused on the magic of the Italian Renaissance, Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Liliana Leopardi's research seeks to draw connections between magic and the materiality, rarity, beauty and particularities of a specific gem, and examines the role that carved images on precious gems played in the construction of masculinity in the 16th century. Leopardi recently presented her research a...  More >>

Taxman, Cruz Launch Design Company

Since graduating from Hobart, Gabe Taxman '11 and Walter Cruz '11 have embarked on lives of consequence. In addition to their many and varied experiences around the globe, the Hobart roommates joined forces recently to launch an online design company called Align Creations. Taxman serves as CEO and artistic director, while Cruz serves as the company's director of social media. Founded by Taxman, ...  More >>

Rolland '76 Publishes on Van Loo Dynasty

Over the past decade, Christine Rolland (née Buckingham) '76 has led a team of 20 art, textile and commerce historians in a project on the Van Loo dynasty of painters. Recently their combined efforts were published as "Autour des Van Loo: Peinture, commerce des tissus et espionage en Europe, 1250-1830" or "In the Shadow of the Van Loo: Painting, Textile Commerce and Espionage in Europe, 1250-1830...  More >>