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From the design and structure of ancient civilizations to the style and trends shaping the modern world,
our upcoming Art and Architecture programs spark appreciation across the globe and throughout the centuries.
Featured Event: Does an artist’s physical environment affect the kind of paintings he or she creates? Art work produced in Southern France gives us some clues. Many artists flocked to this area to work en plein air in the vibrant sunlight, which in turn transformed the way they painted.
Janetta Rebold Benton, Fulbright senior scholar and distinguished professor of art history at Pace University, looks at the variables of sun and sky, history, geography, culture—and even food and wine—that influenced the brilliantly colored canvases of Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Chagall. Buy tickets>>
Upcoming Event: Imagine the Amalfi Coast and you’ll likely think of a popular and glamorous vacation spot for the wealthy, an exclusive destination offering beautiful vistas across the Tyrrhenian Sea. The ancient Romans did, too.
Exploring archaeological locations such as Pompeii, Oplontis, Stabia, and Baia, independent art historian Renee Gondek offers glimpses of aristocratic and imperial life as she looks at sites including villas, dining spaces, and bathing facilities. Richly ornamented with wall paintings, mosaic flooring, and other sumptuous elements, these places offer a glimpse of luxurious seaside living, ancient-Roman style. Buy tickets>>
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Upcoming Art-focused Programs at the Smithsonian:
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Edouard Manet: Reluctant Revolutionary
Evening Program - HOT TICKET!
Wed., Dec. 2 at 6:45 PM
Art historian Bonita Billman discusses artist Edouard Manet’s life and career and analyzes his contributions to the impressionist movement. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Holidays at Winterthur and Longwood Gardens
All-Day Tour - SOLD OUT!
Fri., Dec. 4 at 8 AM
Sat., Dec. 12 at 8 AM
At Winterthur this year, the traditional colors of the season are enhanced by the rich jewel tones of Tiffany glass. A pair of exhibitions spotlights the captivating works of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the company that bears his family name, and they’re among the highlights of a day spent at two destinations that will kick off your own holidays in grand style. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
The Wonders of the Cyclades Islands:
Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and Delos
Evening Program - HOT TICKET!
Thurs., Dec. 10 at 6:45 PM
Join art historian Nigel McGilchrist on a virtual tour of Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and Delos. These islands in the Aegean Sea are famous for their beauty and natural resources, which contributed so greatly to the rise of Europe’s earliest art. (World Art History Certificate elective) Learn more>> |
Titian, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Bernini:
Pivotal Artists of Italy
All-Day Program
Sat., Dec. 12 at 9:30 AM
Some artists are content to carry on working in the received traditions. Others chose another creative path—and changed perceptions of art and artists into the future. Learn how pivotal Italian painters broke the mold, creating new possibilities for generations of artists to come. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
MOMA and the New Whitney Museum:
The Interplay of Art and Music
Overnight Tour - SOLD OUT!
Sat., Jan. 16 at 9 AM
Creators inspired by the connections between music and painting, sculpture, and design are the focus of an art-filled weekend escape to Manhattan. The getaway gives you plenty of time to take in several of the most intriguing exhibits at two cultural powerhouses—and enjoy night at one of the city’s legendary hotels. Learn more>> |
Amalfi: Luxurious Living, Ancient-Roman Style
Evening Program
Wed., Jan. 20 at 6:45 PM
For the powerful and wealthy of ancient Rome, a summer getaway on the beautiful Amalfi coast carried the same glamorous cachet as the Hamptons. Art historian Renee Gondek looks at villas where the living was easy—and sumptuous. (World Art History Certificate elective)
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The Spell of Vermeer
All-Day Program
Sat., Jan. 23 at 9:30 AM
Vermeer’s art draws us into a world where the everyday is transformed into the timeless. Art historian Aneta Georgievska-Shine delves into the artistry behind that power. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Six More Italian Regions Worth Discovering
6-Session Evening Course
Begins Mon., Jan. 25 at 6:45 PM
Fred Plotkin, an expert on all things Italian, recently surveyed the delights of six Italian regions. In a 6-session course of illustrated talks, he casts his sights on six more from the Alps to the Mediterranean, revealing their histories, mysteries, and pleasures. Buy tickets>> |
Italian Renaissance Art
4-Session Evening Course
Begins Tues., Jan. 26 at 6:45 PM
Italian artists of the late-14th to 16th centuries both responded to and helped spark the blossoming of knowledge and creativity that marked the age. Art historian Lisa Passaglia Bauman explores some of the great masterworks of art and architecture to reveal the intellectual trends and social context that gave rise to such giants as Giotto, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. (World Art History Certificate core course) Buy tickets>> |
John Singer Sargent’s Circle of Friends
Evening Program - NEW!
Wed., Feb. 3 at 6:45 PM
Though his portraits of Gilded-Age society figures have a formal elegance, another side of painter John Singer Sargent emerged when the subjects were his friends, many of whom were writers, actors, and fellow artists. Elizabeth Kornhauser, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a closer look at these more informal, experimental, and emotionally charged works. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Painting in the Sun: Artists in Southern France
All-Day Program - FEATURED EVENT!
Sat., Feb. 6 at 10 AM
The sky, sun, landscape, and sea of Southern France combine to provide an irresistible inspiration for artists. Art historian Janetta Rebold Benton surveys howRenoir, van Gogh, Matisse, and Chagall responded to that call. A French-inspired lunch complements the day. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Modernism in Washington, D.C.:
A Complicated Architectural Relationship
Evening Program
Wed., Feb. 10 at 6:45 PM
Blunt or beautiful? Washington has a complicated relationship with modernism, one that surfaces in current conversations about the historic preservation of mid-20th century buildings. Martin Moeller, a curator at the National Building Museum, provides a context for the movement and its influence on the city’s vibrant architectural mix. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
A Day at the Louvre
All-Day Program with French-themed Lunch
Sat., Feb. 20 at 9:30 AM
The Louvre defines Paris and the history of art—and as a museum and a landmark is constantly re-defining itself. Art historian Nancy G. Heller opens its treasures in an essential day for art lovers that also includes a French-themed lunch. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Four Masters and Their Art
All-Day Program - NEW!
Sat., Mar. 5 at 9:30 AM
Masaccio, Velazquez, Manet, and Picasso each changed the way art was made and appreciated. Artist and art historian Joseph Cassar leads an exploration of their careers and their bold and revolutionary works. (World Art History Certificate elective)
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Art Deco: Vibrant, Eclectic, and Dynamic
All-Day Program - NEW!
Sat., Mar. 19 at 9:30 AM
The up-to-the minute energy of the Jazz Age found its perfect embodiment in Art Deco. Art historian Bonita Billman surveys the eclectic influences and wide range of creators whose work shaped the style that reflected modern living in machine age. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
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