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Shortcomings of American Art Education

Shortcomings of American Art Education

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James Gurney
Mar 31, 2025
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In the following essay, a famous artist discusses the shortcomings of art education in America, and proposes some remedies. At the end of the post, I'll let you know who wrote the essay.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Portrait Class, 1901

"It seems to me that no one could seriously dispute the fact that a great school of art in America is needed, o…

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