// In the absence of books…//

I brought a small selection of my books with me on my move and sadly (due to weight constraints), none of my art books made the cut. I hope to bring them in the coming months, but until then….

Whenever I get the urge to crack open my Janson and read a bit about an era of art history that my mind has not found the time to ruminate on for some time… I visit smarthistory, one of the greatest online resources in existence in my opinion.

smarthistory describes itself as a web book about art and and art history, as well as “art history. conversation.” For me it is a way to recreate childhood memories sitting in the living room with my mom’s college era black and white Janson.. but now it is full color, searchable my theme, time, artist, and style.

There are great introductory videos that show two to three pieces of art from each era of art they cover with professors of art history.

Super interactive, and I think an amazing tool to broaden one’s understanding of visual history (in very general terms).

CHECK IT!