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Elizabeth Berry

Elizabeth Berry is a writer from Los Angeles, California. She holds a BA in English, Italian, and Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, and is working towards her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. In her spare time, she writes articles about Italian art, culture, and literature. She loves golden retrievers, the color fuchsia, and kayaking.

Member since: Jan 27, 2022Published posts: 31

Articles by Elizabeth Berry

11 Works Featuring Van Gogh’s Favorite Sunflowers

Parthenon Marbles vs Elgin Marbles: Which Is the Correct Name?

Parthenon Marbles or Elgin Marbles? The debate surrounding a controversial set of sculptures from the ancient Greek Parthenon.

Ukiyo-e Prints of Beautiful Women: What Are Bijin-ga?

Explore some of the most famous prints of beautiful women, or bijin, as subjects in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock art.

Utagawa Hiroshige: 10 Works From the Last Great Master of Ukiyo-e

Utagawa Hiroshige is considered the last great master of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art prominent from the 17th through the 19th century.

Vincent Van Gogh’s Self-Portraits: The Artist Through His Own Eyes

Explore the intriguing artworks that resulted from Vincent van Gogh’s use of the self-portrait as a practice featuring pipes, hats, and the artist’s bandaged ear.

The Trevi Fountain: Inside the History of Rome’s Iconic Tourist Site

Abstract Expressionist Alfred Leslie Through 7 Paintings

Alfred Leslie was an American painter and filmmaker who experimented with everything from Abstract Expressionism to large-scale figurative paintings. Discover his life and prominent artworks.

8 Controversial Artworks Created by Women Artists

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: 11 Works Featuring the Artist’s Favorite Flower

Discover the brilliant artworks that resulted from Vincent van Gogh’s love affair with sunflowers.

9 Times Virginia Woolf Made a Lasting Impact on Art

9 Iconic Minimalist Works by Women Artists

Discover the amazing strides made by women in the minimalist art movement through these nine important artworks.

6 Artworks Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s Famous Novel

Explore artworks inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude and uncover the novel’s lasting influence on visual arts.