Art Certificate Program


NEW ELECTIVES & COURSES!
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We have a new line-up of winter courses and electives for the Smithsonian Associates’ Certificate Program in World Art History. Take a look, and register today to guarantee your spot.

I hope you’ll find that being part of the program proves exciting and satisfying. We have some wonderful courses, seminars, and tours in the works for you, and your active participation and your feedback will help us shape the program as it develops.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions or would like to know how many credits you have accumulated.

I’m so glad you’ve joined us!

Sincerely,

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Ruth Hayes Robbins
Coordinator, Certificate Program in World Art History

Smithsonian Associates
202-633-8634    l   artcertificate@si.edu

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Sign up for these core courses:

 

 Italian Art

 



Italian Renaissance Art
4-Session Evening Course - Limited Availability!
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. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Renaissance

 



The Renaissance: Art and Architecture in the Age of Humanism, Classicism, and Reformation
4-Session Daytime Course - NEW!
Begins Thurs., Mar. 3 at 12 PM
The years between 1400 and 1600 saw the remarkable rise of an entirely new language of Western art. Art and architectural historian Karin Alexis surveys of some of the era’s most enduring works and the masters behind them. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

Or these upcoming electives:

 

 Portrait Painting

 

 

Learn Portrait Painting from John Singer Sargent
8-Session Afternoon Course - SOLD OUT!
Begins Wed., Jan. 20 at 1 PM
Copying a master is a powerful tool to improve your own painting skills. Students put portraitist John Singer Sargent's methods and techniques into practice, creating Sargent-inspired portraits that reflect his sense of depth, life, and three-dimensional form. (Earn 1/2 credit) Learn more>>

 

 Amalfi

 

 

Amalfi: Luxurious Living, Ancient-Roman Style
Evening Program - Hot Ticket!
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. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Color Theory

 

Color Theory
8-Session Evening Course
Begins Thurs., Jan. 21 at 6:30 PM
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experimentation, students enhance their experience of color as they learn about the color wheel, the Munsell color chart, and the attributes of value, chroma, and hue. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Vermeer

 

The Spell of Vermeer
All-Day Program - Limited Availability!
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. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Drawing in Museums

 

Drawing in Museums: National Gallery of Art
6-Session Weekend Course - Limited Availability!
Begins Sat., Jan. 23 at 1:30 PM
Follow the lead of the great masters and spend Saturday afternoons drawing from both paintings and sculptures at the National Gallery of Art. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Color Theory

 

Color Theory
6-Session Weekend Course
Begins Sat., Jan. 23 at 2 PM
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experimentation, students enhance their experience of color as they learn about the color wheel, the Munsell color chart, and the attributes of value, chroma, and hue. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Drawing in Museums

 

Drawing in Museums: American Art Museum
6-Session Afternoon Course
Begins Mon., Jan. 25 at 1:30 PM
Follow the lead of the great masters and spend Monday afternoons drawing from both paintings and sculptures at the American Art Museum. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Stained-Glass Mosaics

 

Interpreting Paintings in Stained-Glass Mosaics
8-Session Afternoon Course - Very Limited Availability!
Begins Tues., Jan. 26 at 1:30 PM
In this class, participants are introduced to the ancient art of mosaics with a specifically contemporary focus: creating a mosaic interpretation of a master painting using stained glass. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Circle of Friends

 

 

John Singer Sargent's Circle of Friends
Evening Program
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. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Painting in the Sun

 

Painting in the Sun: Artists in Southern France
All-Day Program - Limited Availability!
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 how Renoir, van Gogh, Matisse, and Chagall responded to that call. A French-inspired lunch complements the day. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Modernism

 

 

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. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Louvre

 

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. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Four Masters

 


Four Masters and Their Art
All-Day Program
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. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Venice

 


The Fabric of Venice
All-Day Program - NEW!
Sat., Mar. 12 at 9:30 AM
What is the reason for Venice’s endless fascination for artists of all kinds? Erik Denker of the National Gallery of Art surveys the city’s defining urban elements—from bridges and canals to squares and churches—to discover the source of Venice’s spell over the creative imagination. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Art Deco

 



Art Deco: Vibrant, Eclectic, and Dynamic
All-Day Program
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. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Philip Johnson

 


Philip Johnson: A Life of Architectural Invention
Evening Program - NEW!
Wed., Mar. 30 at 6:45 PM
With an aesthetic that found its reflection both in buildings of stripped-down beauty and bold idiosyncrasy, Philip Johnson made an indelible mark on the architecture of the 20th century. In a richly illustrated lecture, historian Bill Keene traces Johnson’s life and his legacy. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Visual Literacy

 


Visual Literacy: The Art of Seeing
All-Day Program - NEW!
Sat., Apr. 2 at 9:30 AM
With an aesthetic that found its reflection both in buildings of stripped-down beauty and bold idiosyncrasy, Philip Johnson made an indelible mark on the architecture of the 20th century. In a richly illustrated lecture, historian Bill Keene traces Johnson’s life and his legacy. (Earn 1 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Paris

 


The House Museum as a Memory Palace: Discovering the Lesser-Known Treasures of Paris
Evening Program - NEW!
Mon., Apr. 4 at 6:45 PM
Art historian Aneta Georgievska-Shine opens the doors of some of the most remarkable house museums in Paris, including Musée Jacquemart-André and the houses of Gustave Moreau and Auguste Rodin. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

 Baltimore

 


Renaissance Art and Religious Architecture
in Baltimore
All-Day Tour - NEW!
Sat., Apr. 9 at 8:45 AM
Join arts journalist Richard Selden for a day filled with visual riches. The Walters Museum of Art and several beautiful and significant city churches are on itinerary, as well as a private organ concert. (Earn 1/2 credit) Buy tickets>>

 

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