A Scholarly Skater
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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!
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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.
