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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.
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What Is Art? Marcel Duchamp
Learn how Duchamp challenged conventional ideas of art and transformed modern artistic practice. Instructor: Matthew Palczynski
The Ballets Russes: Art, Music, and Modern Performance
Explore the revolutionary collaborations of the Ballets Russes through music, dance, painting, and design. Instructor: Mimi Stillman
Baroque Masters of Southern Europe: Caravaggio to Velázquez
Explore Baroque painting through the work of Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Poussin, and Velázquez. Instructor: Wayne Franits
The Femme Fatale in Art, Film, and Pop Culture, 1890 to Now
Study the mysterious femme fatale, an archetype for exploring themes of gender, power, sexuality, and morality across art forms. Instructor: Martha Lucy
Close-Looking Immersion: Matisse’s Still Life with Gourds
Spend an hour closely observing Matisse’s Still Life with Gourds through guided discussion and immersive digital viewing. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
Art, Ritual, and Death in the 19th Century
Study Victorian mourning culture through art, photography, fashion, and memorial objects. Instructor: Caterina Y. Pierre
Close-Looking Immersion: Cézanne’s Young Man and Skull
Take a deep dive into Cézanne’s painting using the Barnes Method. Instructor: William Perthes
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