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Art Appreciation
ArtClassBklyn.com See all classes by this school @ 98 Sterling St, Brooklyn, NY
Art appreciation is Art History. Here you will find Slide Presentations in an Informal setting, where we will discuss both Ancient Art History and Modern Art, as well as presentations on Individual Artists.
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$29.99
Art Restoration: Gain and Loss
Bronxville Adult School See all classes by this school @ 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY
The Sistine Chapel paintings by Michelangelo, breathtaking and awe-inspiring for centuries, has undergone more than a decade-long, extensive, and controversial restoration. The result has been unexpected to say the least. Is this the true Michelangelo, or have we altered this unequaled work in the process? Do we have the right to change an artist's work? Does restoration conflict with conservation? Join us for a...
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$25
Virtual Art History: The French Renaissance
Chelsea Blance See all classes by this school @ Virtual Learning via Zoom
The course will be on the evolution of the French Renaissance, focusing on the redesign of Fontainebleau by Francois I. We will learn how the School of Fointainebleau was inspired by Italian artists brought on by Francois I and how the style bean to permeate all aspects of French arts, outside of solely interior design. Artists who we will be discussed include Rosso Fiorentino and Primaticcio as well as other contemporary French goldsmiths and...
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$22
Delacroix at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school
Eugene Delacroix once said, “If you are not skillful enough to sketch a man jumping out of a window in the time it takes him to fall to the ground, you will never be able to produce great works.” Indeed, Delacroix was a speedy draftsman, and a forceful painter. Though he has always been considered influential, he has never had an American retrospective…until now. Together, we will see how this Romantic master eschewed perfection;...
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$50
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
The Jewish Museum See all classes by this school @ Virtual Learning
Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited to explore the work of renowned children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, subject of the 2005 Jewish Museum exhibition, Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak. Arthur Yorinks, award-winning author and director, will speak about his collaborations with Sendak, including most recently, Presto and Zesto in Limboland, published after Sendak’s death, and will discuss how Sendak...
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$10
NCIDQ Exam Preparation
New York School of Interior Design See all classes by this school @ Online Course, Online, NY
The NCIDQ exam is the qualifying exam for certification of Interior Designers. The exam consists of 3 sections to be completed following the approval of eligible educational requirements. The three sections are: IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam - A 125 question multiple choice exam encompassing the topics of: building systems and construction, programming and site analysis, human behavior and the designed environment, construction drawing...
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Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online, New York, NY
This is an online course. “I fear that the opera will be forbidden,” Richard Wagner wrote to a correspondent as he was completing the last act of Tristan und Isolde. “Only mediocre performances can save me! Absolutely perfect ones will make people insane.” Wagner, not known for his modesty, could be suspected of exaggerating. Yet Tristan, in its reception, has borne him out, inspiring in its listeners an erotic devotion (and at...
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Let's Talk Art: Big Ideas
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An introductory art history course that breaks down some of the big ideas behind major artworks. We’ll blaze our own trail through art history from caves to contemporary art while reexamining its narratives, dispelling myths and gaining insight from the newest scholarship. Learn the language to talk about art in its formal terms. Develop the skills to analyze paintings, sculpture and architecture from important cultural centers. Gain the confidence...
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Many Voices of American Art
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Art historian Rena Tobey gives a four-week interactive lecture series on American artists whose works show the diversity of our history and identity. A Changing World for Men After the Civil War Finding Her Way – Urban Women's Experience from 1850 to 1950 African-American Artist Voices Rise Immigrant Issues Then and Now
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Women Artists from the Renaissance to the United States
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Come take a deep look at the works of extraordinary women artists, some familiar and others less so. Understand why women artists’ work often gets overshadowed and even forgotten, as we resuscitate and celebrate the careers of professional women working in Europe and the United States. Jan 16: Sophonisba Anguissola Jan 23: Elisabetta Sirani and the Bolognese Jan 30: Artemisia Gentilleschi Feb 6: The French and British Academies Feb 13: Lilly...
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Art History from 500BCE to present
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An introduction to art history which provides the foundations for a deeper understanding of art and how to interpret it for yourself. Gain an understanding of art history, its timeline and impact across diverse cultural centers. We’ll develop the skills to analyze major works of painting, sculpture and architecture from caves to contemporary art. Learn the language to describe, interpret and critique artwork in its formal terms. Meeting 1: Selections...
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Let's Talk About Art: Art and Music
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An introductory course exploring the most important moments when Music and Art come together. It’s Art history through the lense of musical exploration and innovation. Major Artists include Kandinsky, Warhol, and Basquiat amongst others. Objectives Gain an understanding of art history, its timeline, movements and impact across diverse cultural centers Provide the language to describe, analyze and interpret an artwork in formal terms (i.e....
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In Living Color: Pigments in the Past, Present & Future
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the fascinating world of historic natural pigments in this immersive workshop. You'll learn about the origins, cultural significance, and unique qualities of these pigments, and even handle some samples yourself. Then, create your own watercolor paints from scratch and experiment with rare pigments, leaving with original artwork and a custom watercolor pan.
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$195
Da Vinci: Art & Feasting
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Da Vinci. Join art historian Dr. Joe Forte and food historian Francine Segan as they discuss all things Da Vinci. Learn about the Renaissance master’s extraordinary work and explore the feasts of Da Vinci’s day, which were fanciful daylong events with guests treated to concoctions like fire-breathing roast peacock, enormous savory pies with claws poking through the crust and dinner rolls...
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$35
Before & After the Renaissance
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn about the origins of the art movement that gave the world some of its most recognizable masterpieces, such as da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and discover how it was shaped by world events completely unrelated to art. This concise, informative lecture also discusses the late work of Michelangelo and Raphael, and its inspiration for the Mannerist movement of the 16th century.
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$65
Experiences of Art: Reflections on Masterpieces
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
“Art should be like an old friend with whom you never run out of things to talk about.” Art historian Hilda Werschkul takes us on a historical and philosophical journey through art history — from the origins of creativity in prehistoric art, to the democratic values of classical Greek and Roman art, to the theoretical insights of the Renaissance era, and the birth of modernity and the dialectic between self expression and worldly engagement....
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$25
Art: The Legacy of Ancient Myths
Collina Italiana See all classes by this school @ 1556 Third Ave, , New York, NY 10128, New York, NY
This course explores the enduring influence of ancient mythology on art and society, from antiquity to modern times. Through comparing ancient and Renaissance artworks with contemporary media, we'll uncover the timeless relevance of these mythical narratives.
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The Butterfly & the Ashcan: The Impact of Whistler
Museum of the City of New York - Public See all classes by this school @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
Most of the artists comprising The Eight – William Glackens, Robert Henri, Ernest Lawson, Maurice Prendergast, Everett Shinn, and John Sloan – were influenced by the nineteenth-century American artist James McNeill Whistler, as were their close friends Alfred Maurer and George Bellows. Whistler was an extraordinarily prominent artist, so positing him as an inspiration may seem obvious. However, these painters – advocates of urban realism...
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Free
Culture Goes to War
Museum of the City of New York - Public See all classes by this school @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
The collective trauma of World War I not only reshaped the world’s map and redefined the nature of war, it also fundamentally transformed art. Join a group of leading scholars to investigate new modes of literature, painting, and music that arose in response to the war and formed a cornerstone of 20th-century modernism. Inspired by our upcoming exhibition, Posters and Patriotism: Selling World War I in New York (opens April 5th), panelist...
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$20
Ancient Pixels
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Embark on a journey to revive an ancient art form, blending tradition with modern techniques. Dive into hands-on exploration guided by experienced artisans, unveiling the secrets of this timeless craft. No prior experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to create your own masterpiece to cherish.
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