Art That Changed the World

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Tex2Flo This is such a good book. Before I went into Art History studies, I used this book to figure out why I like some works so much--why did they impact me? 5y

ImperfectCJ @Tex2Flo It's a great overview. I got it to go with my kids' history curriculum, but I think I've looked at it more than they have so far. 5y

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vivastory

Art That Changed the World | DK

1) Art museums, movies, concerts, drinking wine.
2) I've been trying to expand my cooking skills, specifically learning more simple, yet delicious baking recipes.
3) I have quite the collection of bookish coffee cups & t-shirts.
4) I've enjoyed going to art museums since I was a teenager. I still try to make a point to go, even though I don't go as frequently as I once did.
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@wanderinglynn #hellothursday

wanderinglynn I too love going to art museums. It‘s the one thing I miss about DC—the Smithsonians. Thanks for playing! 💜 5y

readordierachel Do you have a favorite museum or artist? 5y

vivastory @readordierachel My favorite museum is a tie between MoMA & the Met, with an honorable mention to the Chicago Art Institute. As far as favorite artists, I really can't narrow it down down to an all-time favorite. Here are 10 that come to mind: Basquiat, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington, Klee, Joseph Cornell, Schiele, Diane Arbus, Kahlo, Pollock & F. Bacon. What about you? What's your favorite museum/artist? 5y

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readordierachel I absolutely adore Diane Arbus! I have her bio on my shelf waiting. I'm by no means well versed in art, but I also really like Kahlo, Degas, Mucha, Magritte, and Dali. Nothing too obscure, haha. But I recently discovered the portraits of Jenny Saville, which kinda blow my mind. I will be in Chicago for a few days in July though. I'll have to check out the Art Institute! 5y

vivastory @readordierachel I will definitely have to check out Saville's work. Art Institute has a strong surrealism collection, including the biggest Joseph Cornell collection in the world. From what I remember they also had a solid Impressionism collection. 5y

vivastory @readordierachel Are you going to the museum of American writers while your in Chicago? I haven't been, but I've heard it's worthwhile. 5y

readordierachel I will now. That sounds very cool. Any Chicago bookstores you recommend? 5y

vivastory @readordierachel I really enjoyed Myopic Books. I don't know if they still have the same hours, but last time I was there they were open until 11. It's mostly used books, but they had a really great selection. 5y

readordierachel Cool, thanks! I will try to make it there too. 5y

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