Episode 2: Why Is Art History Important? [& Extras]
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Links to cool stuff:Why Study Art History? [Northwestern University]Why Study Art from the Past? [MET]The Art of Learning: Why Art History Might Be the Most Important Subject You Could Study Today? [Salon]
For a different perspective, try How Important Is Art History in Today’s Market?
Read Anthony Janson’s essay, “The Personal Importance of Art History”Gus Stuff:
Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night (feat. Gus)
Original: Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night, 1889, oil on canvas, in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY. For the painting’s official website by MoMA, click HERE.
René Magritte, Son of Man (feat. Gus)
Original: René Magritte, Son of Man, 1964, oil on canvas, located in a private collection.
John William Waterhouse, The Lady of Shallot (feat. Gus, feat. Flower Crown)
Original: John William Waterhouse, The Lady of Shalott, 1888, oil on canvas, in the collection of the Tate in London, England. Click HERE for the Tate’s official entry on the painting.
John Singer Sargent, Madame X (feat. Gus and Leenz)
Original: John Singer Sargent, Madame X, 1883-84, oil on canvas, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. Click HERE for the MET’s official entry on the painting.
Way to funny………….really enjoyed episode 2!!!!!!
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Thanks, Mummy!
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just started and loved it
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Much love. -L&G
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