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John Ruskin
(1819-1900), c.1870.
Leo Tolstoy
described Ruskin as, "one of those rare men who think with their heart." A champion of the work of
J.M.W. Turner
, Ruskin hated the work of
James McNeill Whistler
An
art critic
is a person who writes about
art
. He writes reviews which are published in newspapers, magazines, books and on web sites. He often goes to
museums
and art
exhibitions
and then writes about the
paintings
and
sculptures
on display.
Professional art critics should know a lot about
art history
.
People often discuss what the art critic has said or written. It may lead to a lot of discussion among art lovers. When art critics write good things about young artists it may help them to become famous. If they write bad things then it makes it difficult for young artists to have a good career. So, art critics (just like
music critics
with music) have a lot of influence on art culture. Critics such as Roger Fry have helped the public to understand the
Post-Impressionist
movement, and Lawrence Alloway helped to explain
Pop Art
.