Abstract: A system and method are provided for the study of a subject area of interest (e.g., art). Such a system includes a plurality of profile cards. Each profile card provides or conveys the characteristics of a group (e.g., artists) within the subject area. For each profile card, at least one corresponding subject flashcard is provided having a first side with a depiction of at least one member of the group (e.g., a work created by the artist). This depiction exhibits the characteristics of the group. The flashcard also has a second portion having thereon, an identifier identifying the depicted member as a member of the group. The profile cards and/or the subject flashcards may be in the form of computer images or some tangible form such as paper or cardboard.