Author: A Scholarly Skater
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How to Understand and Interpret Abstract Art
This article discusses the basics of abstract art, common misconceptions, and tips for how to understand abstract art whenever you encounter it.
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Siena: The Rise of Painting exhibition review
My review of the exhibition Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350 at the Met Museum. I enjoyed this show and the beautiful works within.
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Great Gifts for Art Lovers – 2024 Holiday Season
Here are my recommendations for the best gifts for art lovers this 2024 holiday season.
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The Art Museum Insider: Learn to Understand and Interpret Art
A newly updated and expanded version of The Art Museum Insider will teach you how to understand art without years of study.
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How to Research Art – A Guide
It’s back to school time, and that makes me feel even more scholarly than usual. So, I thought it would be nice to talk about a school-type subject – researching art. This guide gives advice about types of sources, choosing good sources, thinking critically, tackling challenging topics, and more.
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Which Type of Art Lover are You?
I came up with eight different art lover types based on my experiences and observations. Which one(s) do you identify with most?
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How to Understand Art without Wall Texts
Wall labels can be mixed blessings, but it’s disorienting when they’re absent. Here’s my best advice for what to do when the labels fail you.
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Ruins with a View: The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is a dramatic medieval Irish ruin on a hill above the plains of Co. Tipperary. It has five surviving buildings you can tour.
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Glendalough: Remnants from the Age of Saints and Scholars
Glendalough, in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, is the site of an early medieval monastery that remains as picturesque ruins within a beautiful natural setting.
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Art-Inspired Delicacies: Art Afternoon Tea at The Merrion Dublin
At the Merrion, a fancy hotel in Dublin, you can have a unique, art-inspired afternoon tea while enjoying the hotel’s extensive art collection.
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Metalwork Marvels at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology has a plethora of spectacular objects, including almost all of medieval Ireland’s great metalwork treasures.
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Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells
Find out about my dream-come-true experience of seeing the Book of Kells in person at Trinity College Dublin!
