Dr. Jane Smith
About me...
I earned my Bachelors in Fine Arts from Laguna College of Art and Design, magnum cum laude in 2004 and my Doctorate in Fine Arts from the New York Academy of Figurative Art, summa cum laude in 2010. As a graduate student, I was awarded a full scholarship by the Prince of Wales Foundation to study landscape painting in Normandy, France. Upon graduating from the New York Academy of Figurative Art, I received a third year fellowship grant, deemed the Academy's highest honor. As a fellow, I created paintings exploring female form as a metaphor for spirituality. This work brought out my innate desire to uplift the ethos of female body from mere carnal associations to a more inclusive conception of what women are. I continue to paint in the humanist tradition, exploring our relationship to each other, and to existence.
It is a privilege to work at State University. Teaching bestows upon me an opportunity to share my enthusiasm for art. It is my passion to inspire students to greatness and to give them an appreciation for the beauty of applied knowledge.
Spring 2014 Courses
- Intro to the Modern Arts
This is a survey of the arts from the early 19th century to the present time that examines profound transformations within modern culture - Humanism and the Renaissance
This is an in-depth look at the art of the Italian Renaissance and its humanistic origins - The Renaissance of Today
Is modern art a reflection of the past? We will explore how the art of today possesses many similarities with that of the Renaissance
Why Art Matters
Fall 2014 Courses
- Intro to the Modern Arts
This is a survey of the arts from the early 19th century to the present time that examines profound transformations within modern culture - Humanism and the Renaissance
This is an in-depth look at the art of the Italian Renaissance and its humanistic origins - The Renaissance of Today
Is modern art a reflection of the past? We will explore how the art of today possesses many similarities with that of the Renaissance
