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Explore the vibrant art scene of Chicago through art history classes, where participants can delve into the rich cultural heritage of the city and gain a deeper understanding of various artistic movements and masterpieces.
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Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, but 2 classes live online are available.
Creating Compositions for Multiple Figure Paintings
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom
Discover the art of creating captivating multiple-figure paintings in this immersive virtual course. Dive into the world of art history, explore narrative storytelling, and learn how to use formal elements of design to convey content and context. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, unleash your creative potential and bring your own self-authored paintings to life.
Tuesday Apr 2nd, 9:30am–12:30pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)
Key Elements of Fine Arts
Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom
If you are looking to kick-start a new hobby, this course is the best choice. It covers all the fundamentals artists use to draw freely from imagination or real life. Even a complete beginner by the end of this course will be able to paint a portrait and create a composition from scratch. Detailed Schedule Day 1. The Cezanne lesson. Obtaining desired color by mixing. Day 2. The Silhouette lesson. Learning to assess proportions, adjust...
Wednesday Feb 7th, 6:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
(13 sessions)
Art Seminar: The Body in Art: A History of Presence
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Art Seminar: The Body in Art: A History of Presence & Absence The body has been both a subject and a medium of art for millennia. We’ll look at multiple forms of art that explore the body as both a visceral location and a representation of identity. Looking beyond portraiture, our focus will include feminist and queer histories, ritual practices, the white gaze, and so-called “Outsider Art.” This interactive online class is presented...
$130
6 sessions
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Art Terms in Action: Art History and You
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Learn art historical references, styles and artists each week, and then experiment with the various technique introduced for yourself. We will study and view the history, and then be set free to work on a piece in that particular form or technique. Additional time will be given if a learner requires more instruction on how to use the materials. Learners will be encouraged to post work onto the class’s Facebook Page. This interactive online...
$135
4 sessions
Drawing Art History
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Throughout history, artists have trained by learning from artists that came before them. We will focus on different areas of art history with particular emphasis on technique, including composition, line quality, values, etc. and then practice these techniques firsthand.
$185
5 sessions
From Chicago to LA: Art along the Santa Fe Railway
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
The storied train route has inspired a range of works of art over the years. CLASS DESCRIPTION From architecture and artistry of Indigenous people to paintings, photography, posters, and postcards drawing travelers to the Southwest and beyond, this class investigates the many artistic modes related to traveling along the famous train route from Chicago to Los Angeles. Margaret Denny is an independent historian with a PhD in Art History (UIC 2010)....
$205
3 sessions
Sketching with Historical Perspective
This sketching/drawing class is held at the Art Institute of Chicago. Each session will begin with an art history lesson, looking at certain art from a historical perspective and highlighting various techniques. We will explore Islamic, Greek and Roman, Medieval, Impressionist, landscape, and Renaissance art. The remainder of the class will be sketching from the art and applying some of the techniques from the history lesson, concluding with...
$205
6 sessions
Art Seminar: Intro to Performance Art (Online)
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
What happens when art becomes more about actions than a physical result? How does art relate to us and the wider social world? How do we negotiate the gap and blur the boundaries between art and life? Learn the history of performance art and a wide spectrum of performance forms including performance in everyday life, rituals, folk forms, artists' actions, experimental dance and theatre, activist performance, and intermedia forms. Important Notes:...
$185
5 sessions
Suminagashi: Japanese Marbling
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Suminagashi means floating ink. This traditional art form originated in eighteenth century Japan. Marble-like patterns are created by floating ink on water. Dip one brush in ink and one in colorless ink—a mixture of water and wetting agent. Using a brush, you touch the tip of the ink brush to the surface of the water. A puddle of ink will form. Touch the colorless brush to the center of the puddle. Repeat until the surface is covered with rings...
$30
Walking Chicago's Literary Gold Coast
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood contains a great number of important literary associations, including the Newberry Library and authors connected to it. The neighborhood’s rich history is intertwined with the notable writers and thinkers who’ve made the Gold Coast home over the past century and a half. This class will combine site visits (all within walking distance) with reading that explores the neighborhood—its evolution, its lasting...
$215
5 sessions
Curtain Up on Broadway: Magic of Great Musicals
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Curtain Up on Broadway: Exploring the Magic of Great Musicals This class will explore the magic of Broadway musicals from the turn of the century up through the present. Everyone enjoys a great Broadway musical! The miracle of this repertoire is that it's so spectacularly varied, with a show to suit every taste. This class will explore the magic of Broadway musicals. The evolution of Broadway musicals is fascinating, moving from the operetta-like...
$205
5 sessions
The Artists of the Ballets Russes
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Explore the work that great visual artists and set designers did to elevate Diaghilev’s legendary Balles Russes performances. The seasons of ballet presented in the West by Serge Diaghilev from 1909 to 1929 thrilled audiences and blazed new directions in choreography, music, and the visual arts, creating masterpieces including Schéhérazade, Petrushka, The Rite of Spring, and many others. We will explore the work that great visual artists created...
$230
6 sessions
Moby-Dick: Reading and Envisioning an American Epic
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
From the most famous first sentence in American literature to the climactic chase scene, reading Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick is a great challenge—and memorable experience—in the life of any reader. This class will help participants chart an exciting course through the novel. We will also explore many of the beautifully illustrated editions of the book held in the Newberry’s collection, as well as adaptations into film, theater, and other...
$243
9 sessions
Women Artists from the 20th & 21st Centuries
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Want to learn more about women artists in a fun forum? This discussion-based course will hone your ability to interpret and analyze works of modern and contemporary art. Through our examination of artists traditionally excluded from the canon, we will explore and challenge preconceived notions of gender through the perspectives of female artists. Each session will cover new artists Please Note: This interactive online class is presented...
$190
6 sessions
Art Seminar: Monuments of Power
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
As protests against systemic racism continues, the significance of monuments has been thrust into the cultural spotlight. Who or what should they represent? Can or should they be removed? And what is to replace them? In this course we’ll focus on artists of color who address these questions by exploring ideas of history, identity and power. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download...
$175
6 sessions
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