Art History for Grownups

Adventures in Learning - Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood

For program, fee and registration information go to www.shepherdscenter-wk.org or call (314) 395-0988.

Art History Sampler: Masterpieces of Art

Betsy Solomon, MA

Throughout the centuries, artists have created extraordinary works of art, each reflecting their time and leaving behind a legacy of artistic masterpieces. Featuring a different selection of artwork each session, this 7-part art history series will explore the following topics:

Fridays, January 6 through February 24

January 6 – Art Appreciation 101: How to Look at a Work of Art

January 13 – The Book of Genesis as Told by Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling

January 20 – Northern Renaissance Masters

January 27 – Hans Holbein the Younger: Painter of Princely Portraits

February 3 – The Inspiration of Ancient Greece and 19^th Century Neoclassicism

February 10 – Edmonia Lewis and Camille Claudel: Two 19^th Century Women Artists

February 17 – The Barbizon School: French Realism Outdoors

February 24 – A Virtual Tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park

St. Louis Community College Meramec Continuing Education
For program, fee and registration information go to www.stlcc.edu/Continuing_Education or call (314) 984-7777.

Mythology: Stories, Art and Drama

Betsy Solomon, MA

Ancient Greek mythology has been an inspiration for artists throughout the centuries. Stories of heroes, mysterious creatures, gods and goddesses have been brought to life in literature, drama, paintings and sculptures for hundreds of years. Beginning with ancient Greece, this class will trace the use of mythological themes in western art up to the present day. We will also explore the origins of Greek myth and the workings of oral tradition as they relate to art. Art historical survey will be combined with selected readings (all reading materials provided) and a screening of Aeschylus’ Furies, a traditional Greek tragedy. Series will culminate with a mythology-themed tour of the Saint Louis Art Museum.

St. Louis Community College Meramec

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00, March 27 through April 17

Saturday from 10:00-12:00, March 21 for Saint Louis Art Museum Tour

OASIS
For program, fee and registration information go to www.oasisnet.org and click on "cities," or call (314) 539-4555.

Masters of Baroque

Betsy Solomon, MA

Baroque art fuses the technical mastery of the Renaissance with a sense of dramatic light, ornate detail and innovative use of space. Artists throughout Europe create a wide range of regional styles that reflect their artistic contexts. This 6-part art historical survey will explore the works of Caravaggio, Bernini, Artemisia Gentileschi, Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer, Rubens, Poussin, Velasquez, Zurbaran, Reynolds, Gainsborough and more.

Clayton OASIS

Wednesday, Feb 1-Mar 7, 10:30-12:30

Sessions: 6

Topics in Art History

Betsy Solomon, MA

Featuring a different subject each week, this 3-part lecture series will explore the following topics:

· Autobiographies in Paint: The Self-Portraits of Rembrandt and Van Gogh

· The Inspiration of Ancient Greece and 19^th Century Neoclassicism

· 19^th Century Romanticism and Landscape Painting

Clayton OASIS

Wednesday, Mar 14-Mar 28, 10:30-12:30

Sessions: 3

Why Is That Art?: Appreciating Contemporary Sculpture

Betsy Solomon, MA

This class is for anyone who has gone to an art museum, gallery or sculpture park, looked at a piece of contemporary sculpture and said to themselves “why is that art?” Or, “anyone can do that!” We will discuss how to find the artfulness in artwork we don’t immediately identify with. The second session of the two-part series will meet for a guided tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Clayton OASIS

Wednesday, May 2-May 9, 10:30-12:30

Sessions: 2

Art Appreciation 101: How to Look at a Work of Art

Betsy Solomon, MA

Composition, space, movement, balance, color, light, mood – these are some of the traditional criteria used to experience a work of art. With a selection of works by great masters from many eras as examples, we will define each criterion and gather insights about each work.

JCC
Wednesday, Apr 25, 10:30-12:30

ArtMuse For Kids

Playing Through the History of Art