looking back...

As I look back to the beginning of the semester, I realize my view of art, art history, and its importance and relevance has completely changed.

I never realized how much art reflected the time in which it was being produced. I undersand now how art history intertwines with so many spheres of influence throughout history: political, social, religious, cultural, economical, etc...

Now, when I walk into a museum I get excited. I think it has to do with the knowledge I now have of the reasoning behind different artistic moevements, artists, and their works. I can see art in so many more things and aspects of life- I cannot help but be affected by my aknowledgement of art. I ave come to love and appreciate stadning in front of a major work of art. I love the thought that the artist stood at the exact point I stood at at one point. I love the fact that I am connected to all these people throughout history because we all identify with some aspect of a particular work of art.

Even within the conventions of time there is freedom to communicate passion and make things personal.