Are you passionate about the world of fashion and dream of a career in this field? Have you always been interested in art history? Then develop your curiosity! A solid knowledge of artistic culture is essential to make your mark in the world of fashion and luxury. Here's how to develop your general knowledge.
Art history is learned by opening up to the world
The best way to learn and develop your general culture is to experience it for yourself. Reading books and researching is a good start, but experiencing art is even better. But what does it mean to experience art?
Go to the museum!
The first step in cultivating your artistic culture is to visit the museums in your city. Temporary exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, vernissages, interactive exhibitions... Be curious and go to as many exhibitions as you can! If going alone doesn't appeal to you, bring along a friend who's as passionate about art history as you are!
What's more, the more different art forms and styles you observe, the broader your culture will become. For example, even if Baroque art doesn't appeal to you at first glance, open your mind! You may be surprised by the sensations a work of art can provoke in you.
If you live in France, you're lucky enough to live in a country brimming with museums and heritage treasures. Whether you live in Lyon, Avignon, Bordeaux or Rennes, find out more about your city's cultural heritage - it's full of treasures!
Do you live in Paris? You're in luck! You can choose from a wide range of museums, exhibitions and cultural spaces, each more enriching than the last. The Musée d'Orsayfor example, abounds with remarkable works, from naturalism to impressionism, you'll be amazed!
Finally, if you're under 25 and/or a student, you can visit many museums at reduced rates, or even free of charge.
From now on, there's no excuse for you to expand your knowledge of art history!
Take part in cultural events
Theater, ballet, opera, cinema, concerts, fashion shows, conferences... There are plenty of cultural outings to choose from. In fact, they're a godsend for a young fashion and art enthusiast. Not only will they enable you to enrich your artistic culture, they'll also give you the chance to meet people from the artistic world.
As fashion is considered an art in its own right, it has been nourished by art history. Like Yves Saint Laurent, a passionate painter, who paid homage to Pierre Mondrian through his pictorial dresses.
If you take a close look at art history, you'll discover that fashion is everywhere: in period opera costumes, in the style of mythical film characters, or even in spectacular outfits for contemporary ballets.
Art history 2.0
The Internet is teeming with information. But it's important to find the most relevant. If you simply type "art history" into Google, you're likely to end up with a mountain of information that isn't necessarily interesting, or sometimes contains false information.
Fortunately, clear, didactic and well-constructed websites do exist! Such is the case of histoiredelart.net, which simply explains the chronology and history of the different pictorial currents.
If you're the kind of person who likes to keep an eye on your Smartphone, there are plenty of fascinating apps out there. For example, for a more playful approach to art, Artips offers daily anecdotes on the world of art. Indispensable for socializing!
To get an idea of the most interesting art history apps, take a look at this articleand download them - they're all free!
Don't underestimate school learning
And yes! We can't tell you enough, but studies are the foundation of knowledge. You can study art history, go to the Beaux Arts, or choose a more professional path such as an art college. Bachelor in fashion. In any case, take advantage of these years to develop your general knowledge. This knowledge will be essential for your professional life!
Don't hesitate to talk to your teachers about the subjects that interest you most. Most of them will be happy to point you in the direction of certain works, books or cultural conferences.
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