B.A., Art History, German minor, Pepperdine University, 2025
Arianna’s research interests broadly include the arts of the
Rococo and specifically, Bavarian Rococo pilgrimage churches.
During her time at UC Davis, she will continue studying the
German language and exploring themes of women’s agency and
patronage in context of eighteenth century Bavaria.
B.A., Art History and Humanities, CSU SacramentoCertificate in Curatorial Studies, CSU Sacramento
Haleigh Jones’ undergraduate thesis focused on the
Florentine painter Fra Filippo Lippi, dismantling long-standing
sensationalized myths drawn from unreliable sources and instead
highlighting his technical skill and artistic mastery. At UC
Davis, Haleigh plans to extend this critical approach to other
artists of the Florentine Renaissance, investigating how
embellished narratives and questionable biographies have shaped
their reception across centuries.
BA, Art History, California State University, Sacramento, 2024
After obtaining her BA in Art History from California State
University, Sacramento, Lena continues to study feminist
contemporary art, typically focusing on themes of
intersectionality within SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa)
identities. She also has a particular emphasis on the Palestinian
Diaspora.
