Feb 19, 2021
Michelangelo is one of art history’s earliest true “characters” and his influence on art continues to be unparalleled. Everybody knows his name. But how much do you really know about him? He was a polymath genius who is widely regarded to be one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Often temper driven, fickle, and difficult—he nevertheless found lifelong support by the era’s most renowned patrons and produced some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces. More recently, discoveries of his work now place him at the forefront of modern art! Take this class to find out why—and to go far beyond what you think you know about Michelangelo. He was a highly complex individual, with a fascinating history, and an artistry that sets him apart from all others.
Join us at Bethany Arts Community for this fascinating 6-week art history Online Course lead by Jill Kiefer, Ph.D.
Six Sessions – Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, April 10th – May 15th
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Jul 11, 2020
Join us for this fascinating 5-week Pablo PIcasso online art history class lead by Jill Kiefer, Ph.D. and Bethany Arts Community.
Tuesdays, 10am – 11am September 15th – October 13th.
Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer Pablo Picasso remains the most influential artist of the twentieth century, and is regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time. The creator (with Georges Braque) of Cubism, Picasso continues to be a figure hotly debated–but always admired. In this course, we’ll examine the tumultuous life and works of the inseparable man and artist, who was–by far–the most prolific artistic genius in history. (To date, 34,073 artworks by Picasso have been catalogued.) We’ll also be looking at the many myths that surround this rather enigmatic figure–and do our best to separate the facts from the fictions!
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Jul 11, 2020
Modern Art, in general, was a reaction against the traditions of the past. European modernism started to take shape toward the end of the nineteenth century. “American Modernism” refers to an artistic and cultural movement in the United States that began at the turn of the twentieth century, with a core period between World War I and World War II. This 6-week program will examine American modernism’s greatest practitioners to discover its departures from European modernism and its unique brilliance.
Join us at Bethany Arts Community for this fascinating 6-week art history on-site class lead by Jill Kiefer, Ph.D.
Saturdays, 10am – 11am September 26th – October 31st.
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Feb 19, 2020
Henri Matisse is widely regarded as the greatest colorist of the 20th century and as a rival to Pablo Picasso in the importance of his innovations. He first achieved prominence as the leader of the French movement Fauvism—but his long career would take him in many different directions. Matisse sought to use color as the foundation for expressive, decorative, and often monumental paintings. He also made significant contributions to collage and sculpture. “What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity…” Did he achieve it? Take this class to find out!
Join us at Bethany Arts Community for this fascinating 6-week art history Online Course lead by Jill Kiefer, Ph.D.
Six Sessions – Tuesdays – 10:00 – 11:00 AM – April 6th – May 11th, 2021.
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