Emily Snow
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Emily Snow

United States

Emily is an art historian and writer based in the high desert of her native Utah. In addition to writing about her favorite art historical topics, she covers daily art and archaeology news and hosts expert interviews for TheCollector. She holds an MA in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art with an emphasis in Aesthetic Movement art and science. She loves knitting, her calico cat, and everything Victorian.

Education:
Courtauld Institute of Art
MA Art History
Brigham Young University
BA Art History & Curatorial Studies
Expertise:
Art News 19th-Century Art Victorian Era Decorative Arts
Member since: Oct 05, 2020
Location: United States
Published posts: 62

Articles by Emily Snow

12 Little-Known Ancient Peoples Whose Innovations Still Power the Present12 Little-Known Ancient Peoples Whose Innovations Still Power the Present

Who really built our world? These ancient peoples' innovations still steer cities, trade, and communication today.

What Are the 8 Most-Visited Museums in the World?What Are the 8 Most-Visited Museums in the World?

The world's most-visited museums and why they dominate the rankings year after year: headline objects, encyclopedic scope, and visitor access.

10 Antiquities Collectors Who Shaped What We See in Museums Today10 Antiquities Collectors Who Shaped What We See in Museums Today

From Julius II to Catherine the Great, these antiquities collectors helped define the classical canon and what we see on display today.

12 History Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once12 History Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once

The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.

14 Art Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once14 Art Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once

From Paris to Tokyo, the world's best art museums hold treasures that shaped civilizations and still captivate millions across continents.

Top 7 Dutch Golden Age Artists to KnowTop 7 Dutch Golden Age Artists to Know

From Vermeer’s iconic interiors to Rembrandt’s evocative self-portraits, these 17th-century artists defined and captured the Dutch Golden Age.

The Ultimate Guide to Free Historical and Art Image Collections OnlineThe Ultimate Guide to Free Historical and Art Image Collections Online

Here are some of the best sources for free historical and art images online, including museums, archives, libraries, and more.

6 Ancient Wonders of the Americas Still Shrouded in Mystery6 Ancient Wonders of the Americas Still Shrouded in Mystery

From a towering pyramid to a cliffside palace, these wonders of the Americas still puzzle archaeologists today.

How Artists Have Reimagined Achilles for 2,500 YearsHow Artists Have Reimagined Achilles for 2,500 Years

The many faces of Achilles in art, from ancient vases to modern abstraction, reflect our enduring fascination with the Greek hero's story.

The Hidden Killer That Destroyed Napoleon’s Grand Army in 1812The Hidden Killer That Destroyed Napoleon’s Grand Army in 1812

Modern science shows that Napoleon’s Grand Army was crippled by deadly summer diseases that struck months before Moscow.

7 Renaissance Paintings That Reveal the Secrets of a Changing World7 Renaissance Paintings That Reveal the Secrets of a Changing World

On every canvas, Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Van Eyck revealed hidden truths about a world in flux.

Why Caesar’s Battle of Alesia Is Still a Military MasterclassWhy Caesar’s Battle of Alesia Is Still a Military Masterclass

Julius Caesar’s double-wall strategy at Alesia turned certain defeat into victory, reshaping Roman history and military tactics.

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