Sophomore Autumn Hardwick models her jewelry in her garage in February. Hardwick said she makes all of her jewelry by hand at home in Fort Mill, S.C.Photos Courtesy of Autumn HardwickSophomore Art History major Autumn Hardwick started her company, Bird Bug, Feb. 20 with the hope of turning a childhood hobby for making jewelry into a business while raising money for the Greater … [Read more...] about Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims
Art History
Art Department Creates Ways to Connect with and View Art
Art by Samantha Miller Pepperdine's Art Department is coloring outside the lines to find effective ways to allow students to connect with and showcase their art during the online fall 2020 semester. Art and Art History students and professors are rising to this challenge through events, exhibitions and in-class discussions. "My goals for the Art Program are the same … [Read more...] about Art Department Creates Ways to Connect with and View Art
‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Pepperdine Celebrates the Life of Michael Zakian
Photo courtesy of Ron HallStudents, faculty, family and friends mourn the loss of Michael Zakian, who served the Pepperdine community for over 25 years as director of the Weisman Museum and Art History professor.Zakian, 62, died of pancreatic cancer Tuesday, Jan. 14. Members of the Pepperdine community and others celebrated his life at his funeral service Monday, Jan. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates the Life of Michael Zakian
Modern art is art, but it is also much more
Photo by Milan Loiacono of a portion of "The 1/4 Mile," by Robert Rauschenberg (1981-98). Many people confuse contemporary art like this piece with modern art, which phased out in the 1970s. You are faced with an image, a painting, a sculpture perhaps. Maybe you are in a gallery or museum or have a Twitter, Facebook or Instagram feed so refined that the images flitter across … [Read more...] about Modern art is art, but it is also much more
