Article Review #4
Women Recognizing Women
Biographers Jenny Uglow and Susan Reynolds Williams find and write about Sarah Losh and Alice Morse Earle. Losh and Earle with little formal education self taught and became quite successful. Losh
was a historian and self taught architect. Earle was a historian and book author. They both pursued their creative passions, yet did not maintain archives. Friends and relatives with journals entries and letters provide much of the biographical information.
This article is interesting because my Experimental Concepts class discussed whether or not formal art education is necessary. Many thought yes, and certainly formal education will develop a foundation for the artist to have a depth of understanding. I don't think it is absolutely necessary because Losh and Earle are perfect examples of success possible with the passion and drive to achieve success. Self teaching and daily experience with the art medium and work prove successful.
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