Author: A Scholarly Skater
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A Guide to Classical Greek Architecture
Ancient or classical Greek architecture formed the basis for so much of Euro-American architecture. Learn about its main forms and ideas.
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The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
A short account of my Christmastime visit to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. It was the home of American designer and entrepreneur Gustav Stickley.
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A Guide to Renaissance Architecture
A guide to recognizing and appreciating Renaissance architecture. Includes background, key ideas, important architects, and examples.
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Princeton University Art Museum Review (the old building)
A review of the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, NJ. Information about the collections, the experience, and what to keep in mind if you visit.
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A Guide to Fauvism
Understand the painting style Fauvism. Learn about its key artists and works, underlying ideas, historical background, and how to recognize it.
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A Guide to Cubism
How to recognize and understand Cubism. Learn about the key artists, underlying ideas, and background.
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Gargoyles and Grotesques of Glynallen Castle, New Jersey
Two picturesque grotesques from a fantastical, Tudor-inspired mansion in New Jersey.
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John Singer Sargent
An article about Sargent’s portraits and thoughts on Strapless, a book about Sargent and Madame X.
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A Guide to Post-Impressionist Painting
The Post-Impressionist movement started in Paris around 1880. Post-Impressionism can be seen in painting and other two-dimensional art forms like drawings and prints. Artists such as Cezanne, van Gogh, Matisse, and Gauguin were its stars.
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Enjoy and Learn About Art from Anywhere
There’s no question that art is best viewed in person, but that’s not always easy or even possible. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives.
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How to See Art In Person on a Budget
A tight budget doesn’t have to mean a life without art. There are some places that you can enjoy works of art in person for free or at least at a discount. Includes a list of free art museums in the United States.
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A Guide to Gothic Architecture
Gothic (and Gothic-style) abound in church architecture around the world. But what exactly are its characteristics? Learn the stylistic attributes and historical context of Gothic architecture.
