What makes an art magazine great? I recently read a few comments in the news from individuals that claim what the world needs today is a great art magazine. I happen to like today's art magazines. I subscribe to 2 and read as many as I can get my hands on. I have also had an opportunity to view art magazines that were published over 50 years ago.
The older magazine publishers I believe were focused on presenting the new and different ideas in the world of art. Often there would be articles about artists who were new and not yet discovered. A lot of instruction was also included in a few of the art magazines years ago. I believe what makes an art magazine great is good ideas, good writing and of course spectacular illustrations.
Today’s art magazines are somewhat different than what was published several years ago due to necessity. There are many venues for art today that were not available let’s say during the Second World War. The internet also dictates to some extent was is viable for an art magazine today. Most paper copies of magazines are small and getting smaller. My favorite old magazines are the large ones (9.25 x 12.25 inches) with a full color image on the cover.
You can find a great selection of recent and vintage art magazines at my online book store, Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
The older magazine publishers I believe were focused on presenting the new and different ideas in the world of art. Often there would be articles about artists who were new and not yet discovered. A lot of instruction was also included in a few of the art magazines years ago. I believe what makes an art magazine great is good ideas, good writing and of course spectacular illustrations.
Today’s art magazines are somewhat different than what was published several years ago due to necessity. There are many venues for art today that were not available let’s say during the Second World War. The internet also dictates to some extent was is viable for an art magazine today. Most paper copies of magazines are small and getting smaller. My favorite old magazines are the large ones (9.25 x 12.25 inches) with a full color image on the cover.
You can find a great selection of recent and vintage art magazines at my online book store, Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
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