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Study art history at the Barnes, a leader in art education since 1925. Come learn in our galleries, or take classes online using our immersive, state-of-the-art platform that brings you closer to the work than ever before.
Classes take place in the Barnes collection or a classroom.
Matisse and Renoir in a New Light
This one-day workshop is a special opportunity to view iconic paintings up close with Barnes educators. Instructors: Rob Jagiela, Kaelin Jewell, Martha Lucy
Art and Restorative Justice
Learn how art can play a role in justice reform—in raising awareness of mass incarceration, providing paths toward reentry, and more. Instructor: William Perthes
The Traditions of Art
Learn how modern artists adapted earlier traditions in developing new visual languages. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
The Elements of Art
Learn basic aesthetic principles and discover art’s communicative power by studying works in the Barnes collection. Instructor: William Perthes
Afternoon with an Ensemble: Room 14
Examine one of Dr. Barnes’s carefully crafted displays of paintings. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
Looking and Listening: Albert Barnes’s Pairing of Art and Music in the Galleries
This new series explores the relationship between visual art and music. Today’s session re-creates some of Dr. Barnes’s favorite pairings. Instructor: Alison Boyd
Workshop: Art, Well-Being, and Medicine
Learn how engaging with works of art can strengthen your skills as a healthcare provider. Instructor: William Perthes
Errand into the Maze: The Masterpiece and the Ensemble
Consider the reciprocal dialogues between works within Barnes ensembles while seeking a deeper understanding of the collection as a whole. Instructor: Rika Burnham
Pillars of the Collection
Spend time in the galleries examining some of the most important and best-loved art and artists in the collection. Instructors: Kaelin Jewell, William Perthes
Looking and Listening: Picasso and the Art of Composing
This new series explores the relationship between visual art and music. Today’s session looks at works by Picasso that have been called “visual music.” Instructors: Alison Boyd, Naina Saligram
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Give the gift of lifelong learning with art history classes taught by Barnes experts.