Fridays, September 11 – October 2, 1 – 3pm
Georges Seurat. Circus Sideshow (detail), 1887–88. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Stephen C. Clark, 1960
$220; members $198
(4 classes)
About the Class
In the 1880s, a new generation of artists began to approach paint in radically new ways. Though later grouped together under the term “post-impressionism,” artists such as Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin each developed highly individual approaches to color, form, structure, and expression. Think vibrant pointillist dots; still lifes shown in skewed perspective; swirling, textural surfaces; and mysterious Tahitian scenes.
In this four-session online course, we’ll dive into the worlds of these artists by looking closely at their iconic paintings and uncovering their fascinating lives. Throughout, we’ll discuss their innovations and consider how these new approaches laid the groundwork for many of the artistic movements that followed in the 20th century.
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- Sharpen your observational and critical-thinking skills.
- Improve your ability to communicate about art.
- Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.
Instructor
Larissa Bailiff
Specializing in late 19th- and early 20th-century French art and culture, Bailiff is an art historian, educator, and writer who holds degrees from UC Berkeley and NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts. She has lectured throughout the tristate area and offered dozens of in-gallery and online courses at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
What Students Are Saying
“Joe Tokumasu Field was a wonderful instructor. He’s patient, caring, and skilled at interacting with students’ questions and comments.” —The Japanese American Century with Joseph Tokumasu Field
“This was an exciting course with fascinating and informative lectures and well-chosen pictures. Franits is a brilliant teacher.” —17th-Century Dutch Art’s “Holy Trinity”: Hals, Rembrandt, and Vermeer with Wayne Franits
“The instructor was outstanding in every way—an expert in the subject, enthusiastic about the material, solicitous and supportive of students’ observations, and brilliant in expanding our discussion as warranted. The best Barnes instructor I’ve had, by far.” —The Nabis: Late 19th-Century Prophets of the New with Larissa Bailiff
“I enjoyed the course very much and liked how each week focused on a different topic relevant to the subject. Caterina is an engaging speaker, and you can tell she loves what she is teaching. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor come through.” —Famous Heists: Crimes in the History of Art with Caterina Pierre
“I felt at peace afterward and appreciated the art so much more than before.” —Being Present with Art: Cultivating Balance for Spring with Roksana Filipowska
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