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Between movements in art, compositional theory, and high-brow buzzwords, there are a plethora of terms that you’ll need to learn in order to discuss art. Keep a notebook handy and jot down words that you encounter in art publications, forums, and conversations and look them up online.  Art movements that you should study include surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, pop art, realism, modernism, and post-modernism. Terms that you should know in order to talk about composition include “framing,” “context,” “aesthetic,” and “medium.” ”Appropriation,” “dynamic,” “intimate,” “suggestive,” and “aggressive” are all common words used to talk about art. They carry their own connotations, so take note when you see them used in an article or conversation. There are a lot of online journals that publish art criticism that don’t require a subscription. Whitehot Magazine, Art Report, and Blouin Artinfo are all phenomenal resources when it comes to studying and understanding the art world. Find a website that focuses on the variety of art that you’re interested in investing in and check in regularly for articles, top 10 lists, gallery openings, and artist profiles. There are plenty of websites that focus explicitly on art investing as well. Be wary of any websites that insist that you can make a quick buck though, as there are plenty of scams out there. Artforum, Juxtapoz, and Art in America are all excellent publications that publish art criticism. Look at a few publications online to see which one you’d be interested in and purchase a subscription. One of the best ways to learn about what styles, artists, and mediums are growing in popularity is to study what major critics are paying attention to, so take note of the names of artists that get talked about in each issue.  Public libraries often carry copies of these magazines, and you can usually access a digital copy of the publications for a cheaper price. Major publications also list major gallery openings. If you live in a major city, check the advertisements for gallery openings in your area. Audit an art criticism course at a local college or university. If you can’t fit a class into your schedule, contact your local fine art schools to see if they have any adult or post-graduate programs available. Take an art criticism class in your spare time to learn how to talk about art and meet other potential investors that you can network with.  There are several YouTube channels and online classes that offer free lessons on art history and criticism. Examples include John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” lectures on YouTube, and “Modern Art & Ideas,” which is taught on Coursera by Lisa Mazzola.  If you know that you want to become an art investor after college, consider majoring in art history or business to give yourself a head start. From avant-garde ceramics to constructivist painting, there are literally hundreds of different kinds of art on the market today. It will be impossible to know which artists are going to prove to be good investments in every single field, so pick a style of art that you enjoy to specialize in it. To get a sense of what you’re interested in acquiring, expose yourself to a lot of different kinds of art and go to every gallery opening that you can.

summary: Familiarize yourself with the basic vocabulary of the art world. Frequent websites that publish art criticism. Purchase a subscription to popular art publications. Take an art criticism class and attend lectures. Specialize in a specific medium or genre of art.


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Make sure you know where the food is kept and how much the dog is typically fed per day. Ask about their favorite treats and how often they're given treats. You should also ask about food allergies and any digestive problems the dog may be prone to. Some dogs require dietary supplements or medications so be sure to ask about that as well. Never feed a dog chocolate, grapes, milk, cheese, onions, nuts, garlic, yeasted bread, avocados, or anything with caffeine. If you feed it an apple, make sure you remove the pit as it is poisonous for canines. All dogs need to be walked daily but some need more exercise than others. Ask the owner about the dog's exercise routine and how often there are walked. Some dogs like the familiarity of their walking route so ask where they are taken as well.  In addition to exercise, you may want to take them to a dog park where it can run around freely and socialize with other dogs. You should also consider researching exercise needs for specific breeds. Dogs often have unforeseen medical crises so you'll want to be prepared. Make sure you ask about past health problems and research health problems associated with the dog's breed and how you should handle them. You may vet records in case you need to take the dog to a pet hospital during an emergency. If you have to give the dog medication, ask how it's typically delivered. If you have to give them pills, it may help to crush them or hide them in food. Proper dog training requires consistency and you can mess up the dog's behavioral expectations by giving them treats too often or giving improper commands. Ask about how the dog has been trained and how you should react to good and bad behaviors.  You can also reinforce their training by giving them commands they've already learned and rewarding them appropriately. Make sure to ask if the dog is good with children and strangers if you foresee it interacting with them.
summary: Determine their dietary habits. Determine their exercise needs. Ask about the dog's medical history. Determine their level of training.