Interested in Studying Art History? Start Here

Tips on how to begin your studies into the history of art

The Angelus (1857–59) by Jean-François Millet. Oil on canvas. Image source Wikimedia Commons

A question that I get asked a lot is: “How do I get started in learning about art history?”

In my experience, most people who develop an interest in the history of art have usually had their curiosity kindled by a meaningful interaction with a single work of art…