Author: A Scholarly Skater
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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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Discover Your Artistic Taste – Part 3: Exploration
In the final installment of Discover Your Artistic Taste, we’ll talk about exploring new things and expanding your artistic horizons.
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Discover Your Artistic Taste – Part 2: Discovery
In part two of my short series on discovering your artistic taste, we’ll get to the really good stuff – identifying your current taste.
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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 – Part 1: Introduction
Have you ever wondered about artistic taste – what it is, whether you have it, or what yours is? Find out in this three-part series.
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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).
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Boston’s Top Art Museums: Museum of Fine Arts Boston & Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston’s top art museums are the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. I believe any trip to this city should include both.
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Your Guide to Art Museums in Philadelphia
The nation’s original art capital, Philadelphia is home to some wonderful museums that don’t get enough attention. Here are five of the best.
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Caught Between Eras: Chateau de Pierrefonds
The Chateau de Pierrefonds, a castle in France, demonstrates how the line between medieval and modern can get really blurry.
