This argument drives me crazy, and I hear it all the time. I met with the
head of an academic graduate program when I was looking into grad school.
She informed me I would never get through an academic program because I was
married (I wouldn't be able to concentrate) and I was an artist (I wouldn't
be able to write papers or do library research).

Many of the artists I know do lots of reading (especially theory) and lots
of research for their art. Many - including me - work in museum jobs that
require writing and research skills. I don't think that intellectual work
and "doing" work are necessarily incompatible.

Margaret

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> From:         Smith, Medina F[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Thursday, August 17, 2000 12:38 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Art History vs. Fine Arts
>
> Good Day All,
>
> I have a brief question.  I'm an Art History major at NYU.  During
> elementary and high school I went to a special academy for Fine Arts.  At
> NYU I decided to major in Art History (with a secondary in Fine Arts).  I
> spoke with someone at my company who informed me that someone skilled in
> Fine Arts should not pursue Art History.  She said it's for
> intellectuals/scholars not for "doers".  After I finished being insulted
> (I'm a young and impressionable student), I wondered if there was any
> truth
> to what she said.  Could someone offer any relevant information?  I'd
> greatly appreciate it.  Thanks!
>
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