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Attention Barnes Alumni
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2008 Summer Workshops
Class Schedule
The Barnes Foundation is a resource for the exploration of aesthetics and ideas, of diversity
and democracy. Students debate, exchange ideas and engage in the discovery of new ways of
seeing and thinking. Our mission is to promote the advancement of education and the
appreciation of fine art and horticulture. Educational resources include one of the
most exceptional art collections in the world, art and horticulture libraries, and a
twelve-acre Arboretum featuring many rare and mature plants not usually hardy in this
region.
An inquiry-based approach to teaching encourages students of all ages to develop
their visual and analytical skills
under the direction of our trained, professional teachers. Our
progressive approach to learning
originates with John
Dewey, the Foundation's first director of education, and
whose philosophies on democracy and education influenced the thinking of our
founder, Albert C. Barnes.
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What sets the Barnes Foundation apart in the world of education is that our collections
are dedicated to the purpose of teaching. Come and experience this vision for yourself!
Art Collection
The Barnes Foundation collection is unsurpassed in breadth, quality, and depth in
French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings. It is enhanced by Greek, Roman and Egyptian
antiquities, Chinese painting, African sculpture, retablos from New Mexico, Native
American pottery, and American decorative arts. Juxtapositions of objects from different
cultures, periods and media provide exciting opportunities for teaching
and making visual connections.
Arboretum
The Arboretum houses a rich collection of species and varieties of
trees, shrubs, and other plants introduced from various regions. There are a number of
living fossils or very ancient plants, historic/biblical plants, botanically precious
specimens, plants of proven medicinal use, and a few extensive collections of genetic
importance. The Arboretum is a paradise of well-known ornamental plants
artistically landscaped, reflecting concepts from the installation of art in the
gallery ensembles.
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The Barnes Foundation
300 North Latch's Lane
Merion, PA 19066-1729
610.667.0290
info@barnesfoundation.org
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