Hmmm. When I was an undergraduate student one of my ceramics classes was
taught by a woman with an MFA who considered anyone graduating with a
plain BA or MA in arts beneath speaking to. Without the "fine" in the
middle, we just wouldn't amount to anything. So I went haywire taking
Art History courses which I aced, then I turned to Museum Studies and
Exhibition Design. Art was a good major to me, as it taught me a few
things about working with my hands, "creating." I don't regret being
outside of the fine arts circle as I truly enjoy my job, but I think that
I am "better balanced" as when an artist talks about his/her painting
technique I understand what is meant, because I had been a painter too,
or when a sculptor tells you alabaster is delicate, and you can't hit it
too hard or you'll lose the stone, I understand that too. Whatever
happened to the "Renaissance man," what's wrong with being a Leonardo
DaVinci type? Don't let anyone pigeon-hole you, because ultimately, you
need to be where you want to be, happy in the work that you do.
O
Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 993-5075 ext. 224; (714) 528-0544
On Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:38:36 -0400 "Smith, Medina F" <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> 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
I 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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