The High Museum of Art

Today held many new experiences as I traveled to the High Museum of Art for the very first time. Besides actually exploring the museum, I had several other new ventures on my journey there. Although I am quite familiar with Atlanta, living very close, it was my first time using the MARTA. Fortunately for myself, there were many very friendly men that so kindly guided me along my way as I wandered very insecurely through the station. After I finally arrived, I was taken aback by a stunning old home that was to be sold in an auction. As a student of the College of Architecture, I had to spend a few minutes marveling at beauty of this home.

Home near the High Museum

Upon entering the museum, I was immediately struck by the sheer white starkness of the area. It amazed me how this plain scene was almost beautiful to look at as I progressed up the ramps to the second and third floors of the museum. Firstly, I explored the main areas of the museum. I was particularly interested in a beautiful piece of furniture that served as a desk or a secretary.

It's most likely that I was so interested in this piece because my grandmother has always kept a very similar piece of furniture in her den. This was the first time besides in her home that I have seen something so like it. The detail and beauty of this makes it very obvious how much craftsmanship had gone into it - a beautiful piece of art. Other than the fine furniture, I was most interested in a stunning Self-Portrait by Chuck Close. The portrait was very large and the coloration was a gorgeous impressive combination of smaller pieces of abstract art.

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This piece truly expresses how there is an infinite amount of ways to illustrate and create art. My first visit to the museum made me truly eager to experience what else they will have to offer throughout the winter.