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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.
Exhibition Seminar: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Explore the dreamlike imagery of Henri Rousseau face-to-face in our exhibition gallery. Instructor: Martha Lucy
Discovering Daumier’s The Ribalds
This immersive workshop is an opportunity to study and discuss an individual work in the Barnes galleries. Instructor: William Perthes
The Traditions of Art
Trace art’s evolution from ancient to modern times while immersed in the Barnes collection galleries. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
The Elements of Art
Learn the core principles of visual art by studying works in the Barnes collection. Instructor: William Perthes
Sound and Color: Listening to Cézanne’s Paintings
Connect Cézanne’s paintings to compositions by Mozart, Beethoven, and others in this sensory-rich workshop. Instructors: Alison Boyd, Kaelin Jewell
Exhibition Seminar: Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
Explore the dreamlike imagery of Henri Rousseau up close in our exhibition gallery. Instructor: Martha Lucy
In the Studio with Degas
Explore Degas’s process and learn classic drawing methods in a hands-on setting. Instructor: Michael Kowbuz
Being Present with Art: Cultivating Equanimity for Spring
This course is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the collection and learn mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation. Instructor: Roksana Filipowska
Discovering Matisse’s Studio with Goldfish
Look closely at Matisse’s vibrant studio scene and its daring composition. Instructor: Cindy Kang
Exhibition Seminar: Freedom Dreams
Discuss Black artistic futures and representation in the exhibition Freedom Dreams. Instructor: James Claiborne
Sound and Color: Music and Landscape
Discover how composers and painters intertwined sound and scenery in art. Instructor: William L. Coleman
Being Present with Art: Practicing Openness
Use mindfulness and guided looking to cultivate openness and creative presence. Instructor: Roksana Filipowska
Gift a Barnes Class
Give the gift of lifelong learning with art history classes taught by Barnes experts.