Mary Rose Bedell
Mary is an art historian with a current research focus on modern American Art. She works as an art researcher and adjunct faculty instructor teaching Art History courses. She holds an MA in Art History from Syracuse University and a BA in Art History and History from Mount Holyoke College. Mary is an avid reader and frequently shares book reviews and recommendations online.
Articles by Mary Rose Bedell
Who Was Susan Sontag?Susan Sontag was one of the most influential cultural critics of the twentieth century. She redefined the ways in which people look at art and literature.
5 Key Takeaways from Susan Sontag’s Famous Essay On StyleSusan Sontag’s On Style is a core text of the post-critique movement that argues that analyzing a work of art’s style is an essential component of understanding the work.
Susan Sontag’s On Style is a core text of the post-critique movement that argues that analyzing a work of art’s style is an essential component of understanding the work.