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Art Appreciation

Learn to look at art in a whole new way - and even create your own from inspiration!

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Unlock the Stories Behind the Art

Ever walked into a museum and wished you could truly read the art on the walls? These courses are your gateway to understanding the deeper meanings behind art from traditional forms to contemporary expressions.

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Upcoming Art History Calendar

From Gallery to Studio: Creating Art from Inspiration

September 15 - October 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ages:: 14+,
Cost:: $225
Instructors:: Kate Kim,
Venue:: Classroom 1

What happens when you move from looking at art to creating your own? In this class, you’ll explore the connection between seeing art and making […]

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Learning to Look at Visual Art

September 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Ages:: 14+,
Cost:: $35
Instructors:: Cristin Cash,
Venue:: Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See Art Like an Insider Ever walked into a museum or gallery and wished you knew how to really read what you were […]

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Craft and Conversation-Form and Content: Stories of Historic Pottery

September 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ages:: 14+,
Cost:: $5
Instructors:: Vidya Vijayasekharan,
Venue:: 156 Gibbs

This talk explores the rich world of mythology and folklore, history, and tradition—all told through the surface decorations of ancient pottery. These vessels reveal the […]

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Learning to Look at African Art

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Ages:: 14+,
Cost:: $210
Instructors:: Cristin Cash,
Venue:: Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See African Art in New Ways Explore the rich diversity of African art by looking closely at its forms, functions, and cultural significance […]

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Eye on Exhibitions: Narrative Art of the Plains

November 12, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Ages:: 14+,
Cost:: $35
Instructors:: Cristin Cash,
Venue:: Executive Conference Suite

Explore the Storytelling Traditions of the Great Plains Discover the rich narrative art of Native American artists from the Great Plains through the exhibition Unbound: […]

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