Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's experience of returning to school for a degree in art after retiring from a successful academic career in history. It explores the challenges of being an older student in a youth-dominated field, as well as issues of race, gender, and creativity in the art world.
Key points:
1. Age in Art: The book discusses age in art, with author Nell Painter becoming an artist in her 60s. She argues that age can add depth to art.
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