Art Appreciation 101

Ask the Scholarly Skater

I recently polled my Facebook friends about their burning art-related questions. I got four great questions, for which I hope I gave four good answers. Do you have an art question you want answered? Let me know in the comments!   Question: Why do Greek and Roman gods always appear naked? Answer: Different cultures and religions… Continue reading Ask the Scholarly Skater

Art Appreciation 101

Art Appreciation 101: How to Look

  The first step in turning yourself into a bona-fide art connoisseur is learning how to look. While this might sound obvious, actively looking at what's in front of you isn't always easy. Fortunately, close looking is easy to learn and doesn't require any specialized knowledge. Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking at works… Continue reading Art Appreciation 101: How to Look