Yarrid’s Reviews > The Story of Art > Status Update

"People who have acquired some knowledge of art history are sometimes in danger of falling into a similar trap. When they see a work of art they do not stay to look at it, but rather search their memory for the appropriate label. They may have heard that Rembrandt was famous for his chiaroscuro [...] so they nod wisely when they see a Rembrandt, mumble 'wonderful chiaroscuro', and wander to the next picture."