What a privilege to visit a world-class museum so close to home! I think the students enjoyed themselves and gained insight into artworks from across time and place. One of the best parts of the day was that we were able to start our tour a half hour before the museum opened. It was certainly memorable to sit in front of masterworks like La Grande Jatte. After a quick lunch we spent some time viewing the Thorne miniature rooms, which were a crowd favorite. We spent the rest of our time in the contemporary wing enjoying works by artists such as Felix Gonzalez Torres.
Experiencing art in person is so much different from viewing it online or in a book. I think that viewing art in person often starts a lifelong relationship with that artwork. What is one of your favorite artworks to view in person?
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