That is the short version of what Art Journal has to offer. The content of Art Journal is generally tedious, unless one has a specific interest that issue s topic. There is a new topic for each issue, and different authors submit their take on the pending issue in the form of an essay. It is published quarterly by the College Art Association, in New York City. At the end of every issue, new books pertaining to various fields of art are reviewed.
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In Art Journal one will find essays submitted by esteemed scholars, rather than articles. In addition, I find that Art Journal is more suited for research than leisurely reading. One can also supplement his vocabulary if he takes the time to wade through paragraphs of fifty-cent words and technical terms alike. The essayists that make Art Journal what it is take themselves very seriously and, perhaps, rightfully so. The content is consistent with doctoral dissertations and is educational to boot.