The Importance of Using Primary Sources in Regards to Art History
rimary sources are extremely helpful to art historians trying to reconstruct a complete image of a historic time. Personal letters and diaries, as well as articles written by art critics are some of the few resources historians have that document people’s authentic reactions, thoughts, and beliefs to the world around them. Although they only communicate … Continue reading
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Quiet, Domestic Space: Visual Analysis of A Girl Mending
Sitting in between a painting of Egypt and an impressionistic dreamscape of women, there is an inconspicuous painting of a girl mending. A visitor walking through the American and European Art section of Indiana University’s Eskenazi Museum may be more eager to view either one of these works instead of the quiet picture, not as … Continue reading
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