Thank you, Alan. If people start with something they're passionate about, the rest will follow, and with history, as with everything, anything looked at long enough becomes everything.
Most people are not aware that most museums have community outreach programs which will allow mere mortals the opportunity to see (and sometimes handle) original prints by the Masters. You may have to put together a group for some institutions, others will show from their collections even to individuals. Most curators/directors complain that "no one ever takes advantage of this"....but then, they don't exactly advertise the fact, either. I would strongly advise anyone thinking about doing this to conduct some research on their own BEFORE tying up some else's time, and to (without being pyshy) attempt to build a relationship with the institution.
--- Luis
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At 09:05 AM 5/15/03 +0000, you wrote:
> As long as you're embarking on Naomi Rosenblum's History, you may want
> to pick up the newest issue of the Atlantic magazine and read the article
> on the scandal that surrounded (and still does to a degree) her husband
> and the prints of Lewis Hine. It's a great synopsis.
>
> --- Luis
Luis,
The Atlantic article should be required reading for all PFers. BTW, I agree with your advise that anyone interested in photographic art history should start where ever they fancy. They should begin by having a look at and even handling actual prints in a museum collection.
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