A Scholarly Skater
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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!
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The Book Arts Treasures of the Chester Beatty Library
The Chester Beatty Library is a museum of book arts in Dublin, Ireland. It has one of the most spectacular collections I have ever seen anywhere!
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Art Meets Nature at Grounds for Sculpture
Grounds for Sculpture, a large outdoor museum and garden in Hamilton, NJ, offers an experience unlike anything I’d encountered before.
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Discover Your Artistic Taste
Have you ever wondered about artistic taste – what it is, whether you have it, or what yours is? Learn to identify your unique artistic taste in this post.
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Encouragement for the Art Museum Shy
Art museums can feel confusing and intimidating to newcomers. If those feelings prevent you from visiting one, read this post.
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Cool Jobs in Art History
This post dispels the myth that there aren’t any jobs for art history majors and explains some job titles you may encounter during your art adventures.
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Surprising Places You Can See Art in Person
When you want to see art in person, art museums are the most obvious place to go. But they aren’t your only option. Here are some surprising alternatives.
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The Best Books for Learning Art History
Looking for some reading material for your art history adventure? Let me recommend some great books (and a few online alternatives).
