Thank you for sharing this utterly fascinating and very well informed article about Roger Fry. It has inspired me to learn more about this man whose influence has enriched our history.
Aside from the fascinating information about Roger Fry, I learned what a bryologist is, having never heard that word before in my life. Great stuff Victoria!
Your tribute to Roger Fry is a paean to the concept of education itself. The seeds of our downfall - one that is established here in the US, but is gaining traction in Britain - lie in the fact that education is treated now as a commodity for sale, rather than as a birthright.
Allow me to add that your Substack essays, Victoria, serve that greater value.
Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful comment, Homi. Your words truly mean a lot. And yes, sadly, education in Britain has changed since my early university days.
This read is fascinating and I was able to recall an exhbition few years ago at The Courtauld in London where I saw Roger Fry portrait and the note made that visual memory more illuminating.
Thank you for sharing this utterly fascinating and very well informed article about Roger Fry. It has inspired me to learn more about this man whose influence has enriched our history.
You’re very welcome, Branwen. I’m so pleased it’s inspired you. Happy researching :)
Aside from the fascinating information about Roger Fry, I learned what a bryologist is, having never heard that word before in my life. Great stuff Victoria!
Thank you, Matthew. I’m glad you enjoyed it! ✨
Your tribute to Roger Fry is a paean to the concept of education itself. The seeds of our downfall - one that is established here in the US, but is gaining traction in Britain - lie in the fact that education is treated now as a commodity for sale, rather than as a birthright.
Allow me to add that your Substack essays, Victoria, serve that greater value.
Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful comment, Homi. Your words truly mean a lot. And yes, sadly, education in Britain has changed since my early university days.
Oh, Wow, Victoria: Your breadth of knowledge astonishes. I had been a deep reader of Ruskin but not Fry and now must go back!
Thank you, Mary 💚
This read is fascinating and I was able to recall an exhbition few years ago at The Courtauld in London where I saw Roger Fry portrait and the note made that visual memory more illuminating.
Thank you, Nandhini. And how wonderful to have seen the exhibition! ✨
Thanks Victoria. So interesting to read about the formation of a powerful intellect.
You’re very welcome. Thank you, David ✨
I enjoyed this, thank you, and am inspired to learn more about him.
You’re very welcome. Thank you for reading and commenting ✨