Tag: enjoy art
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Art Appreciation Activities (fun for all ages)
These activities, fun for all ages, will help you connect with artworks and practice useful visual skills in the process.
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Prehistoric Art as a Fundamental Element of Humanity
Discoveries of artworks created up to 45,000 years ago prove that making and using visual images is an ancient and fundamental part of being human.
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How Viewing Art is Good for Your Mental Health
Studies suggest that looking at art can increase happiness, decrease stress and anxiety, improve cognition, help us be mindful, and connect us to the past.
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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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Beginner-Friendly Art Styles: Suggestions for New Museum Visitors
For those new to art, do you feel unsure what to see first? I think these three areas are particularly accessible and enjoyable to new viewers.
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How to Enjoy an Art Museum When You Didn’t Study Art
For anyone who’s ever felt frustrated or unsure in an art museum, here are a few strategies to make museum visits more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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Enjoying Museum Surprises
It’s easy to assume that you know what you’ll enjoy at the museum. But try to keep an open mind. You may find a new favorite where you least expect it.
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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts
My thoughts on Meetings With Remarkable Manuscripts, a really excellent and informative book about twelve, world-class medieval manuscripts.
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Enjoy and Learn About Art from Anywhere
There’s no question that art is best viewed in person, but that’s not always easy or even possible. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives.
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How to See Art In Person on a Budget
A tight budget doesn’t have to mean a life without art. There are some places that you can enjoy works of art in person for free or at least at a discount. Includes a list of free art museums in the United States.
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Where to Enjoy Manuscripts Online – Day 28
In this post, you’ll discover some places to browse medieval illuminated manuscripts online, including fully-digitized manuscripts from around the world.