Experience the rich and fascinating world of art history with art history classes in NYC. Explore different artistic periods, learn about influential artists, and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for art in all its forms.
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Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
The new retrospective, Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting,delves into the healing power of art. Italian doctor-turned-artist, Alberto Burri (1915-1995), served as a medic during World War II, but began painting while he was a prisoner of war in Texas. Upon his release, it became his full-time career and deep passion. By stitching burlap and other found materials into textured collages, Burri reenacted the healing process he’d...
The Metropolitan Museum recently unveiled a novel installation, “Reimagining Modernism,” which highlights the interplay between Europe and America in the early twentieth century. Most histories of modern art focus largely on European trailblazers, and New York’s musuems have been all too happy to reinforce that notion. This exhibition constitutes a sea-change by setting up provocative juxtapositions of European and American masters....
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
Chelsea is finally emerging from its long summer slump, so come explore with us! Over the course of two hours, we’ll peruse five very different exhibitions, including photography by Luc Tuymans, an immersive installation by Sarah Sze, Roy Lichtenstein’s historic Greene Street Mural, and new portraits by the indomitable Chuck Close. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of this season’s most talked about exhibitions! Museum...
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Explore Art Private Group EventsFor its first major retrospective, the new Whitney highlights the career of Frank Stella, who, at 79, still clings to abstraction and its many possibilities. In fact, according to the New York Times, “Stella has done more than any other living artist to carry abstract art… into the postmodern era.” Yet, by his own admission, he’s unabashedly out of step with contemporary trends. We will evaluate the truth of each aforementioned...
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
This class will focus on a handful of major players in the contemporary art world. We will stop in four of Chelsea’s highly influential galleries to see the some of the most popular shows of the moment. We’ll conclude with a stroll along the High Line, where we’ll see the beautiful park’s new sculptures installations. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly from original art and architectural objects. Each class session...
In the current exhibition, Basquiat: The Unkown Notebooks, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s messy graffiti-based paintings are set amidst a collection of 160 notebook pages, which include poetry, sketches, and wordplay, illustrating the connection between text and image throughout Basquiat’s oeuvre. Throughout his career, Basquiat tackled issues of race, class, sexuality and the politics of representation. Museum admission included. You will receive...
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
We will stop in five of the season’s most talked-about and thoughtful exhibitions, sparking provocative discussions about the contemporary art scene. Artists will include: Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Bradford, and Stephen Wilkes, among others. Museum admission included. Note: You will receive a discount if you register for 2 or more classes or if you bring someone with you. Classes will be capped at 10 people. Please...
The Jewish Museum @ 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...
Small Scale Artworks: Scale and the Monumental for Artists (Virtual) Join artist James Sheehan for a deep dive into his passion of small scaled artworks. During this intensive course you’ll learn how other artists have used scale to tell stories, evoke emotion, and alter compositions. After you discover the theories and philosophies behind these works, you’ll have a chance to put it into practice in your own work under the supervision of James....
Educational Alliance Art School
An essential class for artists and designers, this course covers the aspects of color and light, visual perception of color, and color mixing. Through lecture, demonstration, critique, and hands on exercises, students investigate color theory, as well as the history and use of color.
Learn together with the PLAY (LABS) and explore the importance of play for both children and adults. Join us with New York Restoration Project and the artists that created the Play (LABS) exhibition for an evening of fun and discussion. Moderating the talk will be Neal Ludveg and Savona Bailey-McClain. Artist in the Play (LABS) public art series are: Tomo Mori, Dianne Smith, Badder Israel and Iliana Emilia Garcia. Play (LABS) is a group exhibition...
New York School of Interior Design @ 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...
New York School of Interior Design @ Online Course, Online, NY
History of the Modern Interior The Most Iconic Homes of the 20th C This course examines the history of the modern domestic interior, while focusing on the most iconic homes of the 20th century. It illuminates the architects, patrons, and their relationships; discussing identities, history, historiography, and the stories behind the scenes, which made these interiors into myths. It seeks to educate interior designers and architects in the history...
Penumbra Foundation @ Online Class, New York, NY
This six week course is focused on experimentation and using accessible material. During this course, you will be encouraged to play and explore the sociopolitics of material. Throughout this hands-on process, you will explore the history of art and experimentation with a dedication to decolonization. Participants will continuously explore examples that challenge and expand our understanding with a focus on QBIPOC artists.
92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
Femmes Fatales of Art History: An Examination of the Most Famous Paintings of Women This lecture will take us on an exploration of famous female portraits throughout art history. A thorough analysis of each work will include size, material, year(s) created and an introduction to the artists. We will discuss the significance of the work at the time it was created and how the artwork continues to inspire and be part of popular culture. Some...
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 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...
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
We will go through a visual gallery exploring the phenomenon from the beginning of the 20th century until the most recent architectural creation. This lecture is designed for artists to explore and build historical and conceptual foundations through theoretical study.
New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
It’s not too late to learn AutoCAD! Specifically designed for interior designers, this course will cover basic drafting of plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD. Hands-on practice and small class size allow students to become comfortable and competent in basic AutoCAD and 2D digital drafting using the Macintosh operating system. NYSID
New York School of Interior Design @ 979 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Explore the principles and elements of interior design in this comprehensive course at the prestigious New York School of Interior Design. Gain the necessary skills to create stunning residential spaces through hands-on projects and expert guidance. Join us and discover the art of transforming spaces into beautiful and functional environments.
One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ
This course is an opportunity for students who are interested in understanding today's contemporary art landscape and want guidance in collecting contemporary art - both in theory and in practice. We will focus on important topics and trends in art history from 1970 through today. Lectures will illustrate how to value art and how to understand and appreciate contemporary art in relation to art history. The course will be moderated by One River School's...
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