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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 History of ArtBrigham Young UniversityBA Art History & Curatorial StudiesExpertise:
Art News
19th-Century Art
Victorian Era
Decorative Arts
Member since: Oct 05, 2020Location: United StatesPublished posts: 42

Articles by Emily Snow

What Is Egyptian Blue? From Ancient Art to Modern Science
What Is Egyptian Blue? From Ancient Art to Modern Science

Once favored by the pharaohs, the world's oldest synthetic pigment is finally revealing its long-lost secrets.

What the Sanctuary of Odysseus Reveals About Ancient Greek Beliefs
What the Sanctuary of Odysseus Reveals About Ancient Greek Beliefs

An archaeological discovery on the isle of Ithaca is more than just ruins. It’s a tangible gateway to the spiritual heart of ancient Greece.

Mary Cassatt at Work: Interview with Curator Alejandra Rojas Silva
Mary Cassatt at Work: Interview with Curator Alejandra Rojas Silva

Dr. Rojas Silva offers behind-the-scenes insights into North America’s first Mary Cassatt retrospective in 25 years, which opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art on June 21.

Top 5 Painters to Watch in 2025
Top 5 Painters to Watch in 2025

Meet five of our favorite rising stars in the contemporary art world: Moka Lee, Touils, Agnès Waruguru, Dabin Ahn, and Emily Kraus.

10 Must-See Exhibitions in Europe This Year (2025)
10 Must-See Exhibitions in Europe This Year (2025)

From new insights into Gustav Klimt’s working methods to the rare reunification of early Italian masterworks, there is something for every art lover on the agenda.

Interview with Margaret Iversen: What Was Freud’s Impact on Surrealism?
Interview with Margaret Iversen: What Was Freud’s Impact on Surrealism?

In conversation with TheCollector, art historian Margaret Iversen breaks down decades of psychoanalytic art theory and explains why the Surrealists were so interested in Freud.

Interview with Nicolas Party: Pastels, Rosalba Carriera, & More
Interview with Nicolas Party: Pastels, Rosalba Carriera, & More

Swiss artist Nicolas Party discusses the historic and contemporary resonance of pastel art, including his Frick Madison installation that celebrates Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera’s 350th birthday.

Who Was Rosalba Carriera?
Who Was Rosalba Carriera?

An 18th-century pioneer of pastel art, Rosalba Carriera radically reimagined an underestimated medium and became one of the most successful woman artists of all time.