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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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Theory and Practice in the Arts
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Develop the ability to view and critique art, awakening your capacity to understand artwork of different cultures, periods, and styles. In addition, you’ll learn how to develop a portfolio from the point of view of a gallery dealer, including materials, cover letters, content statements, and CDs. Visits to museums and galleries, as well as lectures on the history of art, video, and photography, will immerse you in New York City’s abundance...
Italian Renaissance Masters I: Botticelli and Da Vinci
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
The Renaissance, a genuine re-birth of culture in Italy between the late 15th and mid-16th century, saw extraordinary artistic accomplishments in painting and sculpture. Artists found inspiration in the styles and subjects of ancient Greece and Rome while an interest in accurately—even scientifically—depicting the natural world developed. Recognition of the importance of the individual was reflected in art by the revival of portraiture and self-portraits....
$67
Experiences of Art: Reflections on Masterpieces
92nd Street Y @ 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....
$25
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Public Art 101: An Illustrated Lecture
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Did you know that some of NYC’s most iconic art is on view every day in our public spaces? Learn more about the art you pass by daily and discover hidden gems you never noticed before with Cathie Behrend, the former deputy director of the Percent for Art program in the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and founder of Ventures in Vision, providing art tours in NYC.
$25
West Meets East: An Introduction to Chinese Art
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Even art enthusiasts often know very little about the art of these two important civilizations. Discover treasures of Indian and Chinese art, as well as the history and philosophies behind their creation. Special focus on the unique art forms of each culture.
$45
Secular Baroque
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
During the 1600s in Europe, artists enjoyed an emerging art market that created new, non-religious patrons. Changing politics, economics, civic identity, and personal taste in Italy, Flanders, Holland, and Spain will supplement our close look at select artists. March 13: Celebrating Everyday Life March 20: Rise of the Professions and Civic Pride March 27: The Household April 3: Tricksters and Merrymakers April 10 snow date Topics subject to...
$29
Three Centuries of Photography
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join Ronnit Vasserman for a lecture exploring revolutionary artists from past and present, while discovering the role of photography within the modern world. Explore photography’s evolution into becoming a fine art, while learning more about Edward Muybridge, Eugene Atget, F. Holland Day, Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Edward Weston, Diane Arbus, Sally Mann, Cindy Sherman, Robert Frank, Helmut Newton, Alex Prager and more.
$45
Art and Biography
The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY
Consider how works of art can contribute to the understanding of an individual’s life story, and how a biographical treatment can assume many different creative forms. Experience works of art in the highly anticipated exhibition, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works of art in the Jewish Museum’s collection, and participate in a hands-on workshop that integrates art making and writing.
$35
East Village Studio Night | Wifredo Lam
ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY
Explore the vibrant fusion of Surrealism, Cubism, and Caribbean spirit in this immersive art workshop. Discover the inspiration behind Wifredo Lam's iconic style and create your own symbolic self-portraits, blending Lam's symbols with your unique heritage. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative artistic journey at ArtsClub.
$65
East Village Studio Night | Surrealist Games
ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of French Surrealism and tap into your unconscious mind in this immersive art experience. Join us as we delve into the world of Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Max Ernst, and learn the techniques they used to create dream-like masterpieces. Immerse yourself in the Surrealist movement and unleash your imagination on canvas.
$65
East Village Studio Night | Damien Hirst
ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY
Unleash your inner artist and create unique masterpieces inspired by Damien Hirst at this exclusive event. Experiment with our custom spin painting machine and other supplies to bring your artistic vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art!
$65
Hidden Spaces at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
The Metropolitan Museum has long been committed to faithfully recreating or installing architecture from far-flung locales inside its walls. These exotic spaces effectively transport visitors to another time and place, and many of them are hidden deep in the recesses of the MET’s vast floor-plan. Over the course of two hours, we will discover an Egyptian tomb, a Chinese scholar garden, a Moroccan courtyard, an Italian Renaissance studiolo,...
$55
Hilma Af Klint at the Guggenheim
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
Though you’ve likely never heard of the Swedish artist, Hilma af Klint, she may have been Europe’s first abstract painter. As early as 1906, she began creating nonrepresentational compositions, years before Kandinsky, Malevich or Mondrian. Fearing that the public wouldn’t be ready for her work, she stipulated that it not be exhibited until 20 years after her death, in 1944. Now, seventy years later, she is finally being given...
$45
From Jacob Lawrence to Georgia O’Keefe
The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY
What is American about American art? Consider ways that artists have responded to the culture of the United States and the range of stories that contribute to our ideas of what makes someone American. The evening includes an opportunity to view works of art by Jacob Lawrence, Stuart Davis, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and more in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.
$18
Stories in Art
The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY
Examine art inspired by fairy tales, folklore and Biblical stories in this workshop focusing on English Language Arts (ELA). Hear from Nina Jaffe, children’s book author, storyteller and bilingual special educator and explore the exhibition, Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone through the lens of literacy and storytelling. Price includes light dinner
$18
Making Museums Accessible to All
The Jewish Museum @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn about ways that the Jewish Museum welcomes students with learning differences through partnerships with special education schools and programs designed for students with a range of disabilities. Included is a visit to the Museum’s galleries and hands-on art activities in the art studio, where Jewish Museum educators will model techniques for engaging special education students. Price includes light refreshments
$12
Combating Hate through Art
The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY
Explore the power of art in addressing challenging issues like prejudice and bias at a full-day workshop. Engage in discussions around works of art by renowned artists and respond to contemporary issues through art and writing activities. Join us in using art as a means to combat hate and promote understanding.
$40
Youth Insights Introduction
Whitney Museum of American Art @ 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY
Youth Insights Introductions is a free summer program for high school students who are English Language Learners. The program welcomes teens to the Whitney Museum to explore, discover, and discuss American art, and to create original works of art and writing. Free MetroCards and all supplies provided.
Making Art History
Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY
This class for adults introduces students to modern art and art history in a fun, hands-on way. Each week, we'll learn about a new modern artist, then reinforce this knowledge by creating our own works in the artist’s style. By emulating Kandinsky’s synesthetic paintings, Calder’s mobiles, and Warhol’s image transfers, students will be taking a deep dive and finding that modern art has more to it than meets the eye. We’ll make lasting...
Spy City: A History of Espionage in New York
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Slip into the covert history of New York City, and follow in the footsteps of four centuries of spies. Explore New York’s finest hotels and most elegant office towers, as well as its toughest docks and most derelict tenements, through the eyes of an active agent. Along the way, you’ll learn the identity of America’s first Spy Master, find out who “heard it through the Grapevine,” and see what on earth the Bronx has to do with the Bolsheviks....
$15
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