Q&A: How can I make my analysis of a painting interesting?
A reader asks how they can make their analysis of a painting more engaging for their audience.
Q&A: How can I ask better questions about works of art?
A reader wonders how they can ask higher level questions about the works of art they study.
Q&A: Should I pursue an M.A. in Museum Studies, or a Certificate Program?
A reader seeks advice on whether obtaining a terminal M.A. or a one-year Certificate in Museum Studies is the better financial option.
Q&A: I want to study art history at the graduate level, but feel unprepared. What should I do?
A reader who wants to study art history at the graduate level but feels intellectually unprepared asks for advice on their next steps.
Q&A: What information about works of art need to be memorized?
A reader asks what information about works of art need to be remembered for art history coursework.
Finding Words / Art Speaks
Lately I have found myself completely unable to write; like I have all these words, thoughts, and ideas swirling in my mind that, when I sit down to write, will not translate onto the page. I don’t know when this…
Advice for High School & New College Students Wanting to Major in Art History
I have received a lot of emails recently from high school students or new college students wondering how to approach the study of art history. This is a response I wrote to those who emailed me using Tumblr. My goal…
The Last Day of Pompeii
Some brief thoughts on Karl Briullov’s The Last Day of Pompeii (1830 – 1833).
7 Tips for Succeeding in your Art History Course
Whether you are taking your first art history course or are an art history major, here are seven things you can do to help yourself succeed in, and get the most from, your art history classes. 1. Take lots of notes. Every professor formats…
