The Hidden Patterns of Latin American Baroque Art
Thursday, November 9, 12-1:30 pm
In this talk, Professor Juan Luis Suárez, associate vice president of research at Western University, Ontario, will shed light on some of the hidden patterns discovered in the transmission of baroque and colonial art in Latin America. Through a combination of digital art history, data analysis, and cultural history, Suárez discusses some of the new questions that emerge from a rich repository of data about baroque painting, and how this changes our perspective on traditional ideas about genres, periods, and what art tells us about changes in cultural and political history.
At Western University since 1999, Juan Luis Suárez is a full professor, holding joint appointments in the departments of Modern Languages and Literatures, and Computer Science. An internationally recognized scholar in his field, Suárez researches 16th- and 17th-century globalization, current sectors affected by digital innovation, cultural analytics, and digital humanities. He currently directs the CulturePlex Laboratory, which helps explore how culture affects the spread of ideas and changes the ways people think and behave. His multidisciplinary work involves using big data analytics, digital innovation, and engagement with companies and organizations to help them better understand and adjust to the digital world.