Tag: Art History
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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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Five subjects to help you understand art (besides art history)
For the avid learners among my readers, discover five subject areas (besides art history) you can study to help you better understand art and architecture.
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Nine Tips for Studying Art History on Your Own
There are many resources but little guidance for those studying art history on their own. Here’s how to get the most out of your art history self-study.
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What is Attribution?
Understand attribution, the process by which art historians make educated suppositions about who made an artwork when they don’t know the artist for sure.
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Some of My Favorite Art Books
Here are fifteen entertaining, informative, and highly readable art-related books that I have personally read and loved.
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Surviving College Art History and Its Exams
Studying art history in college is rewarding, but it can be confusing and stressful, too. This is my best advice about what to expect and how to succeed.
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Period Eye: Seeing Old Art With Modern Eyes
We all know that all sorts of things were different in the past. But have you ever considered how that impacts the way you look at art?
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What is Provenance, and Why is It Important?
Provenance is artwork’s ownership history, and it helps determine if a work is genuine and honest. It’s very important in art history and the art market.
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Rogue’s Gallery – Art Dealers as Colorful as any Artist
Rogue’s Gallery is a fascinating book about the history of art dealers. As it turns out, it’s not just the artists who have big personalities.
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The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr
The Lost Painting is about the rediscovery of a lost Caravaggio painting. It’s basically a thrilling mystery novel that features art instead of crime.
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Busting Myths About Art History
Today, I’ll debunk some common misconceptions about being an art historian. I hear these a lot when I talk about my work.
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What Is an Art Historian?
Simply put, an art historian is someone who studies and interprets historical art and architecture. Find out more in this article.
