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Emily Snow

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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 ArtMA Art HistoryBrigham Young UniversityBA Art History & Curatorial StudiesExpertise:
Art News
19th-Century Art
Victorian Era
Decorative Arts
Member since: Oct 05, 2020Location: United StatesPublished posts: 54

Articles by Emily Snow

7 Renaissance Paintings That Reveal the Secrets of a Changing World
7 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 Masterclass
Why 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.

Did China Really Outlast Every Other Civilization?
Did China Really Outlast Every Other Civilization?

Explore how China’s 5,000-year legacy of language, culture, and institutions makes it a contender for the world’s longest-lasting continuous civilization.

Why Ancient Greeks Wrote Without Spaces or Punctuation
Why Ancient Greeks Wrote Without Spaces or Punctuation

Discover why ancient Greeks wrote without spaces or punctuation, and how they mastered reading continuous script with no breaks.

The Hidden Human Histories Buried in the Grand Canyon
The Hidden Human Histories Buried in the Grand Canyon

Ancient artifacts, Native traditions, conspiracy theories, and survival shelters—the Grand Canyon holds so many stories beneath its rim.

How Hagia Sophia Survived Centuries of Religious and Political Change
How Hagia Sophia Survived Centuries of Religious and Political Change

Istanbul’s architectural marvel defied centuries of upheaval. Discover Hagia Sophia’s journey from Byzantine church to modern-day mosque.

How Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ Defined Renaissance Genius
How Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ Defined Renaissance Genius

Over 500 years later, one of the most iconic images of the Italian Renaissance still has plenty of stories to tell.

The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece
The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece

Mycenaean gold artifacts, such as the mysterious "Mask of Agamemnon," reveal hidden insights into a Bronze Age civilization.