Criticism – Page 24

Greetings from Herland

by Alexis SmithPosted on October 30, 2012May 2, 2020

The myth of the Amazonian woman has been treated well by time. Originating as the recurrent Greek mythos of women warriors from the geographically unassigned land of Amazonia, towards the 16th century the myth received a rejuvenating shot of popularity. …

CriticismFirst-Year Writing Seminar

Francis Bacon’s Cruel Optimism

by Matthew MorroccoPosted on October 25, 2012May 2, 2020

"The brushstrokes are somewhat cruel and yet so purely existential that although Bacon exposes cruelty, all I feel is my heartbeat breathing new life into every vein."

CriticismSenior Project and Colloquium

Ink painting of women working behind a screen divider.

The Chick Lit of Heian Japan

by Alexander KahnPosted on September 23, 2012April 27, 2020

"What might be the import of a literature for and by women in a period when women lacked sexual agency?" Scholarship on the female gaze in the works of Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon

CriticismResearchStudent Publications

Grimes vs. Del Rey

by Mary KinneyPosted on May 14, 2012September 10, 2020

"There were sensual photoshoots, repetitive interviews, and many asymmetrical haircuts." On femininity, authenticity, and failed categories of rock music.

CriticismIndependent Project

Confluence

Student Work: Criticism

Greetings from Herland

Francis Bacon’s Cruel Optimism

The Chick Lit of Heian Japan

Grimes vs. Del Rey