Rethinking Art History Education for the Digital Age

Stefano Monti argues that traditional art history teaching methods are outdated and proposes interactive courses that integrate contemporary tools like Instagram filters and AI text-to-image functions. He emphasizes that education should empower young people to become active cultural consumers, developing critical skills to navigate modern expressive forms from canvas to display. Monti suggests that art history should be taught as a living practice, combining aesthetics with technology, and that discipline can be paired with passion through voluntary, self-directed learning. The article appears on Artribune, an Italian art publication, and promotes newsletters Incanti (art market), Render (urban regeneration), and PAX (cultural tourism).