Holiday Gifts I Gave and Received 2021

Thursday, December 30, 2021

As the holiday season wanes, it is time for my yearly post about art history gift giving and receiving. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Feel free to comment here or on Instagram (click here) about your gift giving!

Greek Mythology by Liv Albert

This book was very high on my Christmas list, as I just started listening to her podcast about the same topic. I am so happy that I received this book, and I have begun reading it. Wonderful podcast and book!

Art and Illusion by E. H. Gombrich

I was gifted this book from a family member who is very knowledgable about art theory. This book focuses on artists' ability to depict 3D objects in a 2D space.

The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock by Edward White

I absolutely love this book! I have started it and can say that the format of this book is wonderful. There are 12 sections- each outlining a section of the filmmaker's life.

West Side Story album on vinyl

Out of the Ordinary: Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, and Associates

I have a dear family member who admires the work of Venturi and Scott Brown (highly recommend their architecture- post to come). This book was originally an exhibition guide for their firm's work.

Metropolitain Museum of Art Tote and Pins

I was gifted all three of these things and absolutely love them. If you follow the AHOD instagram (and you should), you know that I adore art history pins.

Faber-Castell Soft Pastels and Colored Pencils

ArtCurious TShirts

I am so happy I got these! I have wanted these for a very long time.

Parthenon TShirt

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Hello! I hope that you all are having a wonderful summer! Unfortunately as summer is waning, I will be starting back to school as I am a high school student. Just as last year, I will continue to create content to the best of my ability, but it may come at a slower rate. Thank you so much for your patience.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

It is so hard to believe that one year ago I decided to start this blog (along with the Instagram account)-- Art History: On Display! On July 8, 2020, I wrote the first post on AHOD, Art Movements: The Italian Baroque.

To celebrate this birthday, please share this website or the Instagram! Get the word out! Also leave me a comment below about new ideas for the upcoming year or what is going well! Thank you so much for being here!! -- AHOD

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Today in 1910, Architect Louis Kahn was born!

Louis Kahn is one of my very favorite architects, and today is his birthday. So, in his remembrance I will be re-posting his Zooming In post!

Click here to view Zooming In: Louis Kahn!

Do you enjoy Louis Kahn's architecture? Comment below your favorite building of yours!

Thursday, December 31, 2020

As we near the end of this year, I would like to take some time to reflect on this year. I started this blog in the beginning of July, July 8th to be exact. Whether you are new to Art History: On Display or you have been a long time reader, I want to thank you. Now I will give some stats. Without further adieu, THE 2020 WRAP-UP!

*Note: Click on each to see the posts!*

Comment below what your favorite post of the year has been!

Monday, December 28, 2020

Hello! I hope you had a very happy holiday season! I know that it game me a time to recharge. Today I hope you enjoy this post about holiday gifts I gave and received. This can also be used to get gift ideas going forward. Also, reference THIS LINK for the Art Lovers' Holiday Gift Guide 2020.

BOOKS:

I got a number of books this year, and I also gifted a few.

The 99% Invisible City

I gifted this book to a family member this year. I have read parts of this book. I absolutely love it! This book is a field guide to urbanistic cites, both functional and aesthetic.

2. Women in Art

This is a book that I received. While I have not read it yet, it has been on my art history TBR list for a long time. I am so excited to read this one!!

3. Abstract Expressionism

I have mentioned the Taschen reference books before on Art History: On Display. I did ask for these, and I am so very glad I got them. If you know an art history buff, these are a wonderful gift. They have one in almost every movement and artist.

4. From A to Eames

I have done a bit of speaking about Eames before (in THIS post, they are in the slideshow). This book goes alphabetically through Mid-Century Modern artists and vocabulary. Though the name is a bit misleading, it is not all about Eames. There is a small section about their work.

GAMES:

While I have only gotten a few, they have been very fun!!

1. ArtSmart Card Game

I received this game and have already played it many times! It was made by The Art Institute of Chicago. I highly recommend this game for all ages. It is fun and educational to all.

2. Old Masters Memory Game

Again I have already played this game along with my family. This a game is a bit more challenging that the above, but it is still fun. It includes masters like Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Durer, and Titan.

ART SUPPLIES:

I received a set of art supplies this Christmas, and I am so excited to try all of them out.

Prismacolor Color Pencils
Prismacolor Weighted Graphite Drawing Pencils
10 Well Round Mixing Palette
Portfolio Series Watersoluble Oil Pastels
Savoir Faire Opaque Watercolor Gouache
Soft Pastel Half Length Sticks - Box of 24
General's Jumbo Charcoal
1 in. Flat Chip Brush
Staedtler Mars Eraser
Princeton Artist Brush, Set 9153 6-Pc Gold Taklon
Modge Podge
14in. Quick View Carrying Case
Strathmore 462-111 400 Series Mixed Media Pad

CLOTHING ETC:

I got lots of clothing items, but there are also a few gifts I received that fit into no section.

1. Met Campus Champion Sweatshirt

I have already worn this sweatshirt. I love it so far! As I am writing this post, I am wearing it!

2. Met Campus Long-Sleeve Tee

While I have not worn it yet, I am looking forward to it! This item was on my list, and it should be on yours too.

3. Met Facade Women's Tee

This is probably one of my favorite gifts that I got this year!

4. Museum Favorites 100 Postcards

I love these! These postcards are so cool, and I will soon be using them!

Comment below what you gifted or received over the holidays!!

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Hello Reader,

I am so thankful for you!! Have you been enjoying your experience here? If so, there is a very easy way to keep updated!! Look over to the right side bar. If you scroll down there is a box that reads "Followers". Please feel free to hit the button to support.

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Last night (November 6, 2020) was Virtual Teens Take the Met, given by the Metropolitan Museum of Art along with many partnerships. This was my first year attending. I thoroughly enjoyed every session that I went to.

Teens Take the Met is an event that lasts one afternoon. Every hour there are many activities to chose from. I took a zoom photography course about lighting, made paper mosaics, got a chance to know some people my age who are interested in art, and overall had a great time. I highly encourage going to this event if you can.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

HAPPY NATIONAL ART DAY!!! Do something artsy today. Need suggestions? You could..... 1) take a look back through and learn some new art history from this blog 2) safely go a museum or visit online 3) take some time to make some art. I hope that you are enjoying this blog. Please take the time if you have it to answer the questions below!!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Happy Birthday Eero Saarinen!!!

Eero Saarinen is one of my all time favorite architects. There is a Zooming In post coming soon about him. For now here is some of his work

All of the above are taken by me. They are from the TWA Airport, which is now a hotel outside of NYC.

Above, The Womb Chair. His most famous chair

The Executive Chair

The Tulip Chair, part of the Tulip collection.

All credits to Knoll Furniture

By Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16400251

The Dulles Airport

By Americasroof at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9873200

The CBS Tower