Art History

Today we’re talking about the other five components of the grammar (basics) of art: Techniques / Media, Skills, Purposes of Art, Art History, and Art Appreciation. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Google Play | Listen on Stitcher Art and the Classical Model Here’s all the links to this full series on using the Classical Model of Eduction to...

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 ou…

Art Timeline for Kids

Here's my complete guide to visiting Florence's beloved Uffizi Gallery. The Uffizi is one of the world's best museums, with a collection of outstanding Renaissance art. I identify and describe the Uffizi's must see masterpieces. I also must know tips for having an efficient visit to the often crowded Uffizi.

For all of my 25 years of teaching art I have introduced my students to the great movements of art. Though vast and dizzying in it's array, I have chosen to start with the Renaissance, and end with...

These are my most recent "Quicky Art History" time lines which I use to teach surveys of art history. I hope you find them interesting and useful.

The Nike of Samothrace, c. 190 BCE. The statue was dedicated to the Great Gods at the sanctuary on Samothrace. (Louvre Museum, Paris)

Auguste Toulmouche 1829-1890 Frankrijk

The daily practice of art history warm-ups will develop art criticism skills while investigating a broad range of artists throughout history.