Looking at art

Art allows us to see through the eyes of others—so we see the world as we have never seen it before.

Learn to look and describe what you see.

Why art matters

Why art matters

Elements of art

Elements of art

Principles of composition

Principles of composition

Describing what you see

Describing what you see

All videos + essays

Develop the skills that will help you understand art — how it inspires feelings and thoughts through its styles and subjects.

Selected Contributors

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