Art Blog - Art In History

Coming from a background in Art History, I have a number of readymade ways to beat myself over the head about my painting. One is the concept that to be given serious respect a work should be "significant". By this the art historian means that it advances the march of style through its innovations, or expresses its time with particular clarity and depth. It is the work of a leader, not a follower. A few years ago Amherst college, my Alma Mater, had a show of art by alumni for which I was not approached. I have no idea if my name ever surfaced at all, or how selection was done, but I think it is perfectly likely that my work would not be considered "significant" enough to merit inclusion… Continue reading… 8 comments