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Sarah Harper
  • Art
  • Class of 2019
  • Benton, AR

Sarah Harper presents research at Art History Symposium

2018 Mar 30

Sarah Harper, an art education major of Benton, AR, was one of three University of Arkansas at Little Rock art students to present research at the 28th annual Arkansas College Art History Symposium March 8-9 at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Harper presented work on the topic, "Understanding Berthe Morisot’s Synesthetic Depiction of Music in ‘Le Flageolet’ through a STEM Perspective." Dr. Lynne Larson, assistant professor of art history, and Dr. Floyd Martin, professor of art history, served as faculty advisors for the students.

The symposium experience echoes the expectations given to professional historians. Students have the opportunity to formally present their work, network with students in the state with similar interests and give greater attention to the discipline. The symposium also provides a unique opportunity for art history faculty from colleges and universities across the state to interact.

The symposium featured 12 students who were selected based on proposals submitted earlier in the year. Selected students delivered 20-minute illustrated presentations on their areas of research.

"For many students, giving a 20-minute presentation is challenging and requires a lot of preparation," Martin said. "Once the event occurs, there is a celebratory atmosphere, as students see their hard work affirmed by students and faculty."