Now through Dec. 2, get 30% off when you buy The Art Museum Insider and Be the Critic together. (That’s getting Be the Critic for free!) The discount is automatic when you put both items in your cart.

Become a confident art viewer.

More Academic Grotesques

Categories:
IMG_5026

Look at all these charming little faces! A chorus of grotesques holds up a window sill on this pretty stone academic building. These photos were taken by my little sister munchkin, Amira M., who says she passes them on her way to English class. In the photo below, you can see that the window is also surrounded by beautifully foliate interlace patterns and Corinthian columns. I must admit that I am quite intrigued by the one plain capital; I wonder if there is some story behind that. The building looks so pretty in the snow, too.

Thanks Amira!

IMG_5779

Understand and appreciate art

Get a special sneak peek of The Art Museum Insider
plus updates from A Scholarly Skater Art History.

The mission of A Scholarly Skater Art History is to make historical art and architecture accessible to everyone.
I’m Alexandra, an art historian who believes that looking at art can enrich everyone’s life. Welcome to my website!
About me

Art in Your Inbox

Be the first to hear about new posts and get a special sneak peek of The Art Museum Insider.

Advertisement

ArtHerstory advertisement