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Is there a parallel between this question and the division between studio art and art history and criticism? At what point is a student sufficiently steeped in history to begin making his or her own contribution? I suspect that the change in teaching is a reflection of the times, as interest in heavy criticism wanes, creative practice increases. With luck, it will lead to an unanticipated form of scholarship or creative practice.

: -- Ben Schachter, Adjunct Professor, art and art history (posted 4/12, 4:35 p.m., U.S. Eastern time)

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