Learning to Look

Art Institute Day staff tours centered on the method of slow-looking.

By Ella Alencar, Staff Writer
An important aspect of visiting an art museum is, of course, looking at the displays. This may seem obvious, yet Wheaton College Professor of Art David Hooker and Visiting Associate Professor of Art History Taylor Worley believe the practice must be improved and cultivated.
On Oct. 11, Worley and Hooker led tours for Art Institute Day, encouraging participants to slow down when viewing art. Worley’s tour took an art historical approach, while Hooker’s centered on sk...

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Ella Alencar

Ella Alencar is a sophomore majoring in Art History and English Writing. She was born in Brazil, but currently lives in New York City. She enjoys reading classics, watercoloring, and visiting museums.

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