I studied art history in college and graduate school. And I forget names and dates and images. All the time. I'm not great with details, more of a big picture kind of person, so this website is a sight for sore eyes (or, more specifically, sore brain).
SmartHistory is a website being developed (there are currently only 220 images on the site) by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. In their words, they hope their website is a "dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the traditional and static art history textbook." Most information is presented in podcasts linked to images. They are light, short, and often romping conversations often between Harris and Zucker or with guest experts.
With more development (a big hole they mention needing to fill is non-western art) this website will become a valuable resource for students and collectors like me who need help with the details.
For those with no art history background and a desire to get the basics to assist your collecting process they have a "Where should I start?" button just for you.
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Posted by: Appropriatedefendant | December 06, 2009 at 02:34 PM