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Woman in Black Dress Standing in Front of Painting Seven Tips for Studying Art History on Your Own
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Seven Tips for Studying Art History on Your Own

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)Leave a comment

There are lots of resources out there for people who want to study art history on their own. However, structure and guidance are harder to come by, so here is my best advice for getting the most out of your art history self study.

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Seven Reasons to Study Art History

July 26, 2019September 13, 2022 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)2 Comments

I stumbled upon art history by accident and loved it, but here are some much better reasons to study this fascinating subject.

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Surviving College Art History and Its Exams

March 29, 2019September 13, 2022 Alexandra Kiely (A Scholarly Skater)Leave a comment

Studying art history in college is a very rewarding experience, but it can definitely be a bit confusing and always stressful at exam time. Here is my advice about what to expect, how to succeed, and how to prepare for exams.

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