thank you so much for putting all this info in such a clear and organized way, sooo many resources and options to get motivated and find my own way to delve into art history, this inspired me tons!! 😍✨
I love this! I’d also highly recommend “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” by Walter Benjamin. I was one of those remaining art history grads from 2022 and had this reading assigned multiple times in different art history courses throughout college.
Late middle school, decades ago, i figured out how to sneak into the Carnegie museum while trying to find a bathroom (friends and I were skating around the area). Opened up a whole world of free museum trips I’d do with friends in later years. Im glad no employees cared about young kids who clearly didnt pay to enter.
I am a new subscriber to your newsletter and I enjoy it a lot. Just a question on this particular issue - the scene at the beginning - either it is from Godard's "Band a part", or Bertolucci copied him almost to the letter?? I must say I am confused, need to research. :)
This was a wonderful read! Loved the Guerrilla Girls mention, and was really touched that you referenced my 'how to begin' newsletter here.
I also really loved how you organized these tips, too—first, understanding the art and directly experiencing it; then, diving into the art history to contextualize and deepen the experience of the work; and finally, making art yourself…
A few years ago, I was desperate to learn more about art and felt extremely intimidated (art history can feel like a very elitist, inaccessible discipline)…it helped to feel like all that I needed was to love the works themselves, and use that love to learn more. I really believe in self-study and taking joy in what we don't know (instead of being ashamed of it)…so this was great to read, and it's clearly resonated with so many people.
Thank you!!! I'm so happy you liked it! I love your work so much and I constantly reference 'how to begin' when I'm looking for writing inspiration and I've picked up so many of the 'deep copying' tips. YES I used to feel overwhelmed by all the minutiae and dates and facts that I thought you had to learn before actually looking at the art, but you can be deeply understand a work by simply starting with your innate pull towards it. ❤️
I could not agree more with your encouragements to let people seek their own art menu. The limitless options can seem intimidating but there's a museum for everyone.
i LOVE this!! Thanks for creating a guide and also filling it with actual recommendations. On that note, would highly recommend Siri Husvedt’s A Woman Looking At Men Looking At Women
thank you so much for putting all this info in such a clear and organized way, sooo many resources and options to get motivated and find my own way to delve into art history, this inspired me tons!! 😍✨
Thank YOU for reading!!! I'm so glad this was valuable! I think we should start our own art discussion salon 🥰 ❤️
omg where do i sign upp 🙋🏻♀️💕
I love this! I’d also highly recommend “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” by Walter Benjamin. I was one of those remaining art history grads from 2022 and had this reading assigned multiple times in different art history courses throughout college.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I haven’t given this one a read but it definitely seems well-loved!❤️
Great read! I’m actually an art curator but I myself need to polish up on my history.
Late middle school, decades ago, i figured out how to sneak into the Carnegie museum while trying to find a bathroom (friends and I were skating around the area). Opened up a whole world of free museum trips I’d do with friends in later years. Im glad no employees cared about young kids who clearly didnt pay to enter.
This was just wonderful 💛
🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much!
With my biophilic thinking, I find the most art in nature without stupid human embellishments.
I am a new subscriber to your newsletter and I enjoy it a lot. Just a question on this particular issue - the scene at the beginning - either it is from Godard's "Band a part", or Bertolucci copied him almost to the letter?? I must say I am confused, need to research. :)
I’m glad you’re enjoying!! Yes, The Dreamers scene was inspired by the Bande à Part scene from 1964!
How I adored this post. You really have something SPECIAL going on here - can’t wait to see what you do
Thank you so so much! That truly means the world to hear 🥰
This was a wonderful read! Loved the Guerrilla Girls mention, and was really touched that you referenced my 'how to begin' newsletter here.
I also really loved how you organized these tips, too—first, understanding the art and directly experiencing it; then, diving into the art history to contextualize and deepen the experience of the work; and finally, making art yourself…
A few years ago, I was desperate to learn more about art and felt extremely intimidated (art history can feel like a very elitist, inaccessible discipline)…it helped to feel like all that I needed was to love the works themselves, and use that love to learn more. I really believe in self-study and taking joy in what we don't know (instead of being ashamed of it)…so this was great to read, and it's clearly resonated with so many people.
Thank you!!! I'm so happy you liked it! I love your work so much and I constantly reference 'how to begin' when I'm looking for writing inspiration and I've picked up so many of the 'deep copying' tips. YES I used to feel overwhelmed by all the minutiae and dates and facts that I thought you had to learn before actually looking at the art, but you can be deeply understand a work by simply starting with your innate pull towards it. ❤️
Loveeee this article! Love the way it’s presented as a menu too<3
Thank you!! Maybe next we should see which artworks get a Michelin star 👀
How joyful, inviting and helpful for all these resources in one place - thank you!
Of course!! I'm so glad this was helpful, the study of art is so so rewarding and worthwhile, and I love we can all appreciate that together here!
Very nice! I appreciate all the work you put into this! Thanks!
Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed 🥰
I could not agree more with your encouragements to let people seek their own art menu. The limitless options can seem intimidating but there's a museum for everyone.
This is wonderful. I honestly had the thought this morning that I should do some art history self-study. How fortuitous!
This article is so good. I’m about to look up some of the books you recommended. Thanks!
i LOVE this!! Thanks for creating a guide and also filling it with actual recommendations. On that note, would highly recommend Siri Husvedt’s A Woman Looking At Men Looking At Women