Art in Context
Chromophilia: Modern Art and the Reinvention of Color
Take a closer look at how artists like Manet and Matisse redefined color and its use in modern art. Instructor: Paul Galvez
Degas and Impressionism: 150 Years Later
An in-depth look at Degas’s technical innovations and his contribution to the impressionism movement. Instructor: Michelle Foa
Painting and Poetry
This course looks at the connections between painting and poetry and how they communicate an artist’s philosophy, desires, or cultural orientation. Instructor: Laura J. Watts
Modern Painters Take the Stage: Set and Costume Design in 20th-Century Theater
Explore groundbreaking collaborations that brought important visual artists to the stage. Instructor: Caterina Y. Pierre
Builders, Heroes, and Unicorns: Exploring the History and Treasures of the Met Cloisters
Join the curator-in-charge of the Cloisters for a deep dive into the museum’s history, architecture, and collections. Instructor: C. Griffith Mann
Zooming In on Van Gogh
Delve into the life and work of one of the greatest, and most mythologized, painters of the modern era. Instructor: Martha Lucy
Order and Invention
How does an idea become a finished work of art? This class explores some of the tools that aid artists in making images. Instructor: Michael Williamson
Size Does Matter: A History of Miniatures in Art
What makes miniatures so fascinating? And what compels artists to work on such a tiny scale? This course shines a spotlight on the art and history of miniatures. Instructor: Julie Steiner