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A glass display cabinet with figurines and china sits in a room with other art displays.

How Harmful Tropes Show Up in the Decorative Arts

Emily R. Pellerin

June 22, 2023

Even in contemporary contexts, racist designs and decorative arts are rooted in incredibly painful histories that are still harmful today.

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A historical bust from the Roman period sits on a pedestal next to six other statues.

Acknowledging the Anti-Blackness in Classical Art

Mary-Hannah Oteju

December 13, 2020

Historically, interpretations of classical art are based on preconceived notions of anti-blackness when whiteness is seen as the standard.

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anti-Black imagery

How Harmful Tropes Show Up in the Decorative Arts

Acknowledging the Anti-Blackness in Classical Art

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