I’ve spent the past year+ intensively studying art, art history, cultural events, and global heritage issues. As part of my master in Arts & Culture Management, my partners and I wrote two books to introduce people to the world of art.
Art has always been intimidating to me. There are great artists and magnificent works of art. They say.
But who is “they”? And to what scale are we judging art? What makes a work of art a masterpiece? Or even good? In fact, what IS good? How do you judge that? I wanted to find these things out, and more.
I’ll take you through my journey from art lover to art advisor. I’ve actually been practicing and studying art since I was a child- but that’s a story for another time.
For now I’d like to share with you a couple parts from our e-book, WTF? Answering All Your Questions About the Art World. WTF, of course, stands for What the Fresco. I wrote this with my partners Nechama Hermon, an art historian, and Ashley Ludwig, an arts and culture expert.
We wrote this book using colloquial language, a bit of irreverence, and an open attitude. Our goal is to be inviting, fun, and informative, especially to young adult audiences and people new to the art world. We want to be engaging. We hope you’ll laugh. We hope you’ll google some of these cultural events and make plans to attend. We hope you’ll rush right over to your nearest museum and enjoy it with new eyes. We hope you’ll ask questions and fall in love with the arts.
The book is a graphic design masterpiece! I’m so proud of our colorful and visually pleasing layout. Each page is different and vibrant. It’s fantastic fun to look at. Frankly, it just makes me happy.
Add happy + educational and you get the best art book intro any culturally interested person could find.
Here is the introduction to the book:
Welcome, fellow seekers of adventure and enthusiasts of the extraordinary! In the bustling streets of Rome, Italy, a group of passionate souls converged at the crossroads of art and destiny. Together, we embarked on a transformative journey through the captivating world of arts and culture, forever altering the course of our lives.
This e-book is a manifestation of our shared passion, born from the desire to ignite the spark of curiosity within every reader, regardless of their familiarity with the art world. We believe that art is not an exclusive realm for the initiated few but a vibrant tapestry that has the power to touch, inspire, and transform us all.
Here, we invite you to join us on a whirlwind exploration through the corridors of creativity,the galleries of inspiration, and the stages of expression. This is not your typical art history lesson; instead, it's an intro into the secret world of art.
Our mission is to break down the barriers that often deter people from engaging with art.We want to demystify the arts and culture scene. We want to walk with you through some incredible events, festivals, places, and happenings.
Let your imagination run wild as we take you on a virtual tour of some of the hottest happenings in art. For spice, we’re throwing in some art terms and other tidbits of insight.There’s real magic here. Let it transport you, inspire you, and beckon you to immerse yourself in the extraordinary. In order to understand the creativity that surrounds us, we've cheekily titled our e-book “WTF?” - which of course stands for “What the Fresco?” Because If you’re like us, learning about the arts along the way, you’ll often ask WTF is an art gallery? WTF is a film festival? WTF is the world of architecture festival? (and on, and on,and on…)
Open your heart, ignite your imagination, and let us be your guides as we embark on this thrilling odyssey through the realms of artistic wonders.
Are you ready? Let the journey begin.
We’re offering this e-book FREE this weekend on Amazon.com. You can find the link on our website Boundaryless Art in the “books” section. Follow Boundaryless Art on Instagram and share our website and this free e-book link with everyone interested in the arts. Thanks for your support!