Art History Classes in NYC, New York

This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom...

Gene is absolutely certain that anyone can understand art. Regardless of your background, occupation, or creative skill set, this informative, lively, and entertaining presentation can teach anyone how to experience art from an artist's viewpoint.  Whether you’re looking for new ways to understand visual art or you want to wind down after work,...

Art History Series M1: February 25 & March 18 Maarc Chagalli A pioneer of modernism and a major Jewish artist. We will explore his life and his art within the context of history as it unfolded around him. Paintings, stained glass windows, theater sets, tapestries, ceramics, and sculpture - such a wealth of talent and beauty to explore. ...

Andy Warhol, one of the rare artists to achieve “household name” status, and the scene that developed around him remain a subject of enormous fascination. And yet, why he’s ranked among the most important artists of the 20th century remains a mystery for many people. The answer lies in his almost clairvoyant understanding of American culture...

This course examines the history of the modern interior, its taste and furnishings. It illuminates concepts and approaches to the interior space, from the advent of the Victorian Home, through Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, the Modernist home, Postmodernism and Minimalism. Throughout its five sessions, the course illustrates some legendary interiors,...

Learn about the origins of the art movement that gave the world some of its most recognizable masterpieces, such as da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and discover how it was shaped by world events completely unrelated to art.  This concise, informative lecture also discusses the late work of Michelangelo and Raphael and...

Understand primary, secondary, tertiary, and analogous colors, and how they fit into the complementary color circle.  Learn about hue, value, and intensity and how these terms translate to the Adobe suite of graphic design software. Students will work from digital color palettes, mix acrylic paints to see how colors affect each other and explore...

This course will explore jewelry design techniques, fashion trends, and style influencers from 1880 until now. Kendra Pariseault will walk students through the couture jewelry of the past and today, discussing the social and political climates which influenced each period’s trends in materials, design motifs, and usage of stones.  We’ll start...

Take advantage of the functionality and productivity found in AutoCAD. Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to efficiently prepare 2D digital drawings. Specifically designed for interior designers and using the Microsoft operating system, this course will cover the basics of AutoCAD drawing software.  Topics...

In this course, you will hone your skills in evaluating mid-century interiors and accessories. A brief history of 20th century interior design will be provided, accompanied by tips on identifying materials, periods, designers, fakes, and masterpieces.  Values will be discussed at retail and auction levels. Two sessions will be off-site to take...

Develop the ability to view and critique art, awakening your capacity to understand artwork of different cultures, periods, and styles. In addition, you’ll learn how to develop a portfolio from the point of view of a gallery dealer, including materials, cover letters, content statements, and CDs.  Visits to museums and galleries, as well as...

In this course, you will hone your skills in evaluating mid-century painting and sculpture. A brief history of 20th century art will be provided, accompanied by tips on identifying periods, mediums, artists, fakes, and masterpieces.  Values will be discussed at retail and auction levels. Two sessions will be off-site to take advantage of NYC's...

During the 1600s in Europe, artists enjoyed an emerging art market that created new, non-religious patrons. Changing politics, economics, civic identity, and personal taste in Italy, Flanders, Holland, and Spain will supplement our close look at select artists. March 13: Celebrating Everyday Life March 20: Rise of the Professions and Civic Pride...

In this art appreciation class, learn how artists communicate through art as you explore elements of composition and the origins of abstract art.

The NCIDQ exam is the qualifying exam for certification of Interior Designers. The exam consists of 3 sections to be completed following the approval of eligible educational requirements. The three sections are: IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam - A 125 question multiple choice exam encompassing the topics of: building systems and construction,...