In today’s class we took a trip outside of the classroom to visit the Colby Art Museum. We visited the museum to take a look at several woodcuts, etchings, and prints up close. This was an excellent opportunity to see firsthand some of the techniques we had discussed previously in class and allowed me to get a better understanding of the process of creating these works. These techniques, especially the use of an acid bath to create the works, were incredibly interesting to learn about. I was also fascinated by the print of Mucius Scaevola, a Roman hero whom I had previously learned about. His tale is fascinating, and I was surprised to see a print of him in the Colby collection. Overall it was a fascinating trip, and well worth the excursion from normal class.