Frances Dilworth
Frances is an aspiring museum professional and creative scholar. They are an avid reader and can be found learning about a diverse array of topics, which is reflected in their research interests. Frances specializes in LGBT+ art, literature, and history; global medieval art and literature; 19th-century art and literature; horror/Gothic art and literature; historical gardening; and plants in art. Frances loves connecting with others through their passion for art and history.
Articles by Frances Dilworth
What Makes The Unicorn Tapestries So Fascinating?Dive into all of the mysterious lore, debated symbolism, and enchanting aesthetics of the famous Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries, currently displayed in the MET Cloisters.
Here Are 5 Of The World’s Most Impressive Medieval CastlesCastles in the Middle Ages were built as fortifications and symbols of power. Read on for 5 of the most impressive medieval castles from around the world.
Castles in the Middle Ages were built as fortifications and symbols of power. Read on for 5 of the most impressive medieval castles from around the world.
The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli: 3 Ways to Interpret His Most Famous WorkThe complex symbolism of Henry Fuseli’s notorious painting, The Nightmare, can be interpreted in these three ways.
The complex symbolism of Henry Fuseli’s notorious painting, The Nightmare, can be interpreted in these three ways.
3 Japanese Ghost Stories and the Ukiyo-e Works They InspiredLet’s take a trip to Japan during the Edo Period to learn about three of the most famous Japanese ghost stories and the Ukiyo-E art that was inspired by them.
Let’s take a trip to Japan during the Edo Period to learn about three of the most famous Japanese ghost stories and the Ukiyo-E art that was inspired by them.
Cicely Mary Barker: An Enchanting World of Flower Fairies and MagicStep into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker, an early 20th-century artist whose art is inspired by nature, botany, and a little bit of magic.
Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker, an early 20th-century artist whose art is inspired by nature, botany, and a little bit of magic.
10 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Should Get to KnowGet to know 10 LGBTQIA+ artists, five deceased and five active today, and learn why more people should be talking about them.