Courses at the Barnes Foundation, 2008-2009
Amedeo Modigliani, Italian, 1884-1920
Cypress Trees and Houses at Cagnes
1919, Oil on canvas, 24 x 18 1/8 in. (61 x 46 cm)
The mission of the Barnes Foundation is to promote the advancement of education and the
appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. The Barnes Foundation is pleased to announce that the following courses will be
held in the 2008-2009 academic year.
Pennsylvania Act 48
The Barnes Foundation is a Pennsylvania Act 48 approved provider. Pennsylvania
teachers interested in earning Act 48 hours should contact the Education Department at
610-667-0290, ext. 3825.
Provisions
The Barnes Foundation reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment.
To enroll in a workshop, please complete the registration form by clicking on the following link.
2008-2009 Course Registration Form
Students in the art and aesthetics program learn to interpret the visual world and to think critically. The Foundation's
approach emphasizes intense observation and explores correlation and meaning through personal experience and aesthetic awareness.
Students who satisfactorily complete the three-year art and aesthetics program, including the third-year seminar and accompanying
research paper, will receive a certificate of achievement. Classes meet in the Barnes Foundation's Gallery.
John B. Gatti, MFA
Section A, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Section B, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Two semesters (28 weeks, 56 hours)
Using the Barnes's world-renowned art collection, explore visual communication,
composition, and interpretation through the plastic elements (line, light, color, and
space) and the elements and principles of design (balance, shape, texture, unity, and
rhythm). Students will learn to recognize the complex compositional means that artists
use to integrate their techniques with their concepts and theories. This course will
address the application of visual design motifs, symbols, styles, and techniques, and it
will analyze objects in the Barnes collection, including works by Cézanne, Matisse, and
Picasso, among others, and the art of African, Asian, and Native American cultures.
Barton Church
Mondays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Two semesters (28 weeks, 56 hours)
Discover how plastic form has evolved throughout the history of art by analyzing works
of art from various cultures and periods. Students will learn the essential characteristics
of painting styles and sculptural techniques and how to interpret plastic
form using visual analysis, personal experience, and the psychology of perception.
This is a two-part course. Students may enroll in one or both of the 14-week semesters.
John B. Gatti, MFA
Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
One semester (14 weeks, 28 hours) or two semesters (28 weeks, 56 hours)
Semester One (14 weeks). This course will explore ideas and develop concepts about the
aesthetic relationships of the installations, wall ensembles, and individual objects in
the Foundation's galleries. After successfully completing the first semester, students
will have acquired a better understanding of the aesthetic contrasts, visual pairings, and
compositional theory via analysis of the paintings, sculptures, furniture, metalwork,
and other works that compose the gallery wall ensembles.
Semester Two (14 weeks). Students will undertake a self-directed thesis on a topic of their
choice to explore aesthetic theory. After completion of the second semester,
students will have acquired a thorough understanding of their topics through project
development, reference identification, and research. This course will promote
discussions of ideas that address the individual theses and methods for researching and
writing about art. After finishing the entire 28-week course, students will receive a
signed document of certification for the successful completion of the Barnes
Foundation's three-year art and aesthetics program.
Michael Rossman, MFA
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
One semester (14 weeks, 28 hours)
At the last Impressionist exhibition of 1868, works by a new generation of painters signaled a change in the character of the art
attitudes in Paris. New theories in color, light, volume, and space were central to this departure from Impressionism into Post-
Impressionism. This seminar will explore works from the Barnes Foundation of artists, including Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and
Cézanne in an effort to better understand the evolution of late nineteenth and early twentieth century painting.
Additionally, this course will include visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Princeton Museum to study the influence
of expanding internationalism that contributed greatly to the art of the twentieth century.
Leslie Bowen, MFA
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
One semester (14 weeks, 28 hours)
Through an investigation of the plastic elements in the work of Amadeo Modigliani, Jules Pascin, and Chaim Soutine, this course
will explore the artists' diverse responses to their surroundings and the culture in which they lived and worked. All three
artists were Jewish expatriates, living in Paris in the 1920s and sharing a fascination with the studio and café life of
Montmartre and Montparnasse. Their emotional work earned the artists the reputation of peintres maudits (cursed painters). The
Barnes Foundation houses incredible masterpieces by these artists in numbers rarely seen anywhere in the world.
Founded in 1940 by Laura Leggett Barnes, the Arboretum School offers a comprehensive
course of study in the botanical sciences, horticultural practices, and garden aesthetics and
design. A faculty of 17 experienced instructors provides a wealth of knowledge on a wide
range of disciplines. Over the course of the 28-week program, students learn in the 12-acre
Arboretum and the state-of-the-art greenhouse in Merion. The curriculum develops skilled
practitioners through a combination of classroom lecture, self-guided learning, and hands-on
practice. Students receive a certificate of achievement upon satisfactory completion of the
three-year program. Classes meet once a week in the Arboretum House, 57 Lapsley Lane,
Merion, PA (610-667-0290, ext. 1071).
Gay Kimelman, horticulturist
Two semesters (28 weeks, 42 hours)
By observing habits, colors, textures, shapes, and ornamental features of the plants
and gardens in the Barnes Foundation's Arboretum, students will learn to assess the
use of various plants in landscape design throughout the seasons. During the course,
students will keep a journal to track growth, seasonal changes, and landscape value of
plants. Students will become familiar with technical nomenclature, and they will learn
to identify plants by their Latin names. The course will focus on the evaluation of
seasonal changes and significant characteristics of plants, such as flower, fruit, or other
ornamental qualities, and students will analyze the growth habits of plants, including
the arrangement, color, and texture of leaves. Upon completion of this course, students
will have a greater understanding of the visual effect that plants have in landscapes.
John B. Gatti, MFA
Cricket Brien, MLA, Olin Partnership
One semester (14 weeks, 24.5 hours)
By studying the elements of design found in works of art in the Foundation's galleries
and in the landscape of the surrounding Arboretum, students will explore visual
communication and interpretation. In preparation for the second semester course,
Introduction to Landscape Design, students will learn the basic elements of art, the
principles of design, and the aesthetic motives used by artists and landscape designers.
Cricket Brien, MLA, Olin Partnership
One semester (14 weeks, 24.5 hours)
This course will emphasize the processes, techniques, and skills required to develop a
landscape design plan. Students will put this knowledge into practice in order to
conceptualize a basic design for a specific landscape site; to take measurements for a
site evaluation; to assess a site for plant selection by considering conditions pertaining
to location, light, season, and climate; to calculate basic estimates of the time required
for the growth and fulfillment of a landscape design; and to develop the necessary skills to
create a drawing and three-dimensional model for a landscape design.
Ann Mickle, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology, LaSalle University
One semester (14 weeks, 21 hours)
Discover the general structure and function of higher plants through the study of
typical morphology and basic physiology at the cell, tissue, organ, and plant levels.
Students will explore the processes of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis, and
the structure of basic food chains and webs.
Ann Mickle, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology, LaSalle University
One semester (14 weeks, 21 hours)
This course will provide an overview of the organisms classified as plants and of those
organisms that have historically been grouped with plants. Students will gain an
understanding of the structure of each of the major groups of plants, the human
relevance of plants, and the important evolutionary advances leading to the origin of
seed plants.
Alfred E. Schuyler, PhD, Curator Emeritus, Botany, Academy of Natural Sciences
One semester (14 weeks, 21 hours)
This course will provide instruction on classifying plants according to their evolutionary relationships, and the procedures for naming, describing, and identifying them. Students will develop skills that will allow them to gain familiarity of major plant groups from all parts of the world. Additionally, students will consider cultural, environmental, and economic importance and influences on these major plant groups. The course will include lectures and hands-on examination of living plants in the Arboretum.
Rachel M. Wilson, Phd, Associate Professor of Biology, Philadelphia University
One semester (14 weeks, 21 hours)
This course will investigate plant communities of the mid-Atlantic region and will focus on relationships between plants, animals and microorganisms. Students will learn about responses of characteristic species to disturbance, succession, and environmental change. Main topics of this course include plant strategies and adaptations for competition, stress-tolerance, pollination, seed dispersal, and herbivory.
To complete the first year of the Arboretum School successfully, students are required to volunteer 14 hours at the Arboretum, in addition to their coursework. This must occur before the beginning of the second year. Students may arrange volunteer schedules with Arboretum staff.
Frederick H. Ray, MS, horticulturist
Two semesters (28 weeks, 49 hours)
Learn how to use basic diagnostic tools to identify and compare common and rare
woody trees, shrubs, and vines found in the Barnes's Arboretum. Throughout the
course, students will become familiar with the cultural needs and landscape uses of
trees, shrubs, and vines.
Jim Bobb, horticulturalist
Two semesters (28 weeks, 42 hours)
Through hands-on practice, students will learn competent gardening skills in
planning, planting, propagation, and maintenance of various plants, gardens, container
plants, and garden tools.
Janet Bly, Owner, Signature Gardens, LLC
Two semesters (28 weeks, 49 hours)
Discover common and unusual herbaceous plants, including perennials, annuals, bulbs, ornamental
grasses, and ferns. During this review of over 200 plants, students will learn the growth habits, attributes, and cultural requirements of study plants; characteristics of major plant families; and, appropriate selection of plants for landscape designs. In addition, students will learn principles of planting design and approaches for combining plants in garden settings. Through small-scale design exercises, students will gain experience in grouping plants with similar cultural characteristics, creating plant composition, and using study plants for maximum effect.
Harriet Henderson, BLA, MArch
Jenny Rose Carey, Ambler College, Temple University
Elizabeth McClean, garden historian
Two semesters (28 weeks, 42 hours)
By studying the history of gardens, students will gain a comprehensive understanding
of landscape design and horticulture. Emphasis will be placed on the major
developments in the history of gardens throughout the centuries, from Eastern and
Western origins to contemporary design. Students will take field trips to exemplary local gardens to discuss historical influences, special development, design principles, and horticulture.
To complete the second year of the Arboretum School successfully, students are required to volunteer 14 hours at the Arboretum, in addition to their coursework. This must occur before the beginning of the third year. Students may arrange volunteer schedules with Arboretum staff.
Bruce Keyser, Keyser Design Associates
Two semesters (28 weeks, 56 hours)
Learn about the propagation of woody plants and orchids, plant culture, and
hardscaping. Students will acquire and practice competent horticulture techniques
and skills, especially those related to propagation, pruning, and hardscape construction.
Casey Sclar, PhD, IPM Coordinator, Longwood Gardens
Half semester (7 weeks, 14 hours)
Through the study of biology and the management of both pest and beneficial insects
and mites, students will learn to identify the most common insects and mites at the
order level. Students will gain skills to recognize arthropod damage symptoms on plants in
ornamental landscapes and to determine appropriate control recommendations.
Victor DePallo, ALA, Principal, DePallo Associates
One semester (14 weeks, 28 hours)
Students will study landscape design and its practice in order to develop their own
design style. Students will learn how to conduct a site analysis, select appropriate plant
materials, and produce design drawings, and they will apply these skills to the design
and execution of a small landscape design project.
Victor DePallo, ALA, Principal, DePallo Associates
One semester (14 weeks, 28 hours)
By evaluating various construction challenges of landscape design, students will refine
their design skills and acquire a basic understanding of landscape construction.
Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and cost-estimating skills that are related
to the application of landscape design.
Kathryn Belville, CAPD, Manager, Bartlett Tree Experts
Half semester (7 weeks, 14 hours)
Discover how to identify signs and symptoms of common woody plant diseases, including
the most common biotic and abiotic diseases in the Delaware Valley. Emphasis will be
placed on the diagnostic process, the importance of performing a systematic
assessment, and the concepts of abiotic disorder and predisposing stresses.
Jacob Thomas, PhD, Arboretum Director, The Barnes Foundation
Half semester (7 weeks, 14 hours)
Explore the basic genetic principles and processes involved in the reproduction and
propagation of plants. Students will learn how to describe the structure and function of
DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Additionally, students will acquire an understanding of
mitosis, meiosis, and the transmission of characteristics through generations using
Mendelian laws in relation to propagation and reproduction of plants.
Scott Guiser, Extension Agent, Pennsylvania State Agricultural Extension Service
Half semester (7 weeks, 14 hours)
By learning how to identify physical, chemical, and biological properties, discover
how soil influences the growth of plants. Students will examine the mechanical and
chemical processes of soil formation and learn the management techniques that affect those properties.
To complete the third year of the Arboretum School successfully, students are required to volunteer 14 hours at the Arboretum, in addition to their coursework. This volunteer work, which may include giving guided tours, must occur prior to the last class of the spring semester. Students may arrange volunteer schedules with Arboretum staff.
Important Dates
Mondays
First semester: September 8-December 22, 2008 (no class 10/13/08)
Second semester: January 26-May 11, 2009 (no class 2/16/09 and 4/6/09)
Tuesdays
First semester: September 2-December 2, 2008 (no class 11/11/08)
Second semester: January 20-May 5, 2009 (no class 4/7/09)
Wednesdays
First semester: September 3-December 10, 2008 (no class 11/26/08)
Second semester: January 21-April 29, 2009 (no class 4/8/09)
Thursdays
First semester: September 4-December 11, 2008 (no class 11/27/08)
Second semester: January 22-April 30, 2009 (no class 4/9/09)
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