Bath Abbey Dome, Bath England

In my Art History class this semester we have been talking about the Romans and their developments on the arch that forever changed architecture. The Roman arch has aided in the building of tunnels, aqueducts, and hundreds of cathedrals all over the world; innovation in the round, as I call it. The following photo I took of the Bath Abbey Dome in Bath England. Notice that a Roman Bath made it into England and is one of the much-visited places in England. One of the main themes that we discuss when studying Art History is how art that is commissioned at a certain time usually reflects the trends of that day and age. Therefore when the Roman Empire was at the height of its glory its influence was felt (and seen) in art and architecture created all over the European continent.

Bath, England was also one of my favorite places that we were able to visit while in England. This little place nestled in the middle of the English countryside was amazing. It was cool to see that a town that was one of Jane Austen's favorite places to stay was till thriving, and beautifully preserved.

i'm not an artist; i'm artistic.

I recently declared myself an Art History and Curatorial Studies Major over Christmas break. When I tell people my major, the usual second and third questions are "and what are you going to do with that?" and then "do you draw at all?". I begin my answer with, "I'm not an artist, but I'm artistic", but I don't know what the future might bring just yet, but I have some dreams. I don't think I would mind teaching Art History, but that's now what I am going to plan on doing right off. I visited Europe (England, France, and Spain) for a brief period of two weeks when I was in high school and I have since dreamt of going back for a longer visit like a Study Abroad, or maybe even living there! Since my family heritage is mostly English, my love and passion for Great Britain has two main boosters. London is also the main place to show not only art pieces from centuries past, but also the newest art trends on the market. It's a thriving place that embraces the trends of todays world, as well as remembering those of the past. I am also a big fan of old things; this could be the reason I have chosen to study the history of art.

i only ask to be free...the butterflies are free. Charles Dickens

I had completely forgotten that I had even taken this picture and it was such a surprise to find it in the middle of my summer pictures from years ago. He's amazing, isn't he? I took this up on the top of Salt Lake's Grandeur Peak in the Wasatch Mountains.

...this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

I took this pictures in the English countryside while I was visiting Stonehenge with some of my classmates. The stones themselves are magnificent, but I couldn't help but notice the man doing what I love best. Taking pictures.

don't you just love it?

We would pass these homes every day on our way to the Underground Station just down the street from our hotel in Bayswater, London and I love them. I like that each door is painted a different color.

a rose by any other name would smell as sweet

This was taken in my front yard a couple of years ago. I actually took this shot through the bay window on my house, which gives it that glow of perfection.