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From the most striking contemporary museum architecture to the cultures of some of the most ancient civilizations, our upcoming Art and Architecture programs travel the world—and the centuries.
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At the most practical level, the physical structure of any work of architecture has a single mission: to keep it standing. Over the millennia, though, some of the most basic of those elements of construction have acquired a symbolic status. For example, how a building makes use of light or materials can tell us not only about the purposes for which it was designed, but also about the society for which it was built.
Lisa Passaglia Bauman, assistant professor of art history at George Mason University, examines the structural and symbolic elements of some of the world’s most iconic works of architecture, from Stonehenge to the newly opened One World Trade Center. By looking at aspects of their style, social context, and construction, she reveals the enduring richness of the language of architecture.
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Anatolia: A Turkish Odyssey
All-Day Program
Sat., Jul. 25 at 9:30 AM - Hot Ticket!
Anatolia’s ancient ruins, ornate Byzantine churches, supremely elegant mosques, and splendid Ottoman palaces are witnesses to a colorful history. Serif Yenen, a Turkish tour guide, guidebook author, and filmmaker, leads a cultural journey that spans the centuries. Buy tickets>> |
Smithsonian Sleepover at the Portrait Gallery
Overnight Event
Sat., Jul. 25 at 7 PM
Family Program: (Ages 10 to 14) Go on an interactive exploration of the National Portrait Gallery. Then roll out your sleeping bag and dream away in the darkened halls of one of the world’s most famous museums! Buy tickets>> |
Bringing the Etruscans Into View
Evening Seminar
Mon., Jul. 27 at 6:45 PM - Hot Ticket!
Since no written Etruscan literature, history, or philosophy survives, what we know about this enigmatic ancient civilization comes from its art. Art historian Renee Gondek traces the clues to a lost world found in its stunning visual achievements. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
Beading with Peruvian Huayruro Seeds
Afternoon Workshop
Sat., Aug. 1 at 1 PM - Limited Availability
Peruvian tradition holds that huayruro seeds bring good luck, happiness, and fertility. Who can say what powers the seeds will impart to the necklace, bracelet, or earrings you create in this workshop led by designer Evelyn Brooks? Buy tickets>> |
When Art and Math Mix It Up:
A New Theory of Symmetry
Evening Program with Book Signing
Tues., Aug. 4 at 6:45 PM
Welcome to the always-intriguing intersection of mathematics and art. In an evening filled with mind-blowing symmetrical images as well as some complex numbers, Frank Farris introduces the mathematics of symmetry and demonstrates how to create patterns from continuous waveforms. Buy tickets>> |
Sculpture in the Age of Impressionism:
Rodin, Degas, and Rosso
Evening Program
Wed., Sept. 9 at 6:45 PM
David Gariff, senior lecturer at the National Gallery of Art and an adjunct professor at The Catholic University of America, explores the life and work of three seminal artists working against the 19th-century backdrop of new and changing artistic theories. (World Art History Certificate elective) Buy tickets>> |
The Corning Museum of Glass: A New Look
3-Day Overnight Tour
Begins Thurs., Sept. 17 at 7 AM - Limited Availability!
The striking new Contemporary Art + Design Wing at the celebrated museum is the centerpiece of a visit led by museum education consultant Sheila Pinsker. Sessions led by the museum’s director and other curators focus on the best of new design and art in glass, as well as the form’s history.
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Travels with Casanova: An Artistic Itinerary
Evening Program
Thurs., Sept. 17 at 6:45 PM
Art historian C. D. Dickerson highlights the sweep of Casanova’s life by setting it against the visual backdrop of his world, which extended beyond his native Venice to major cultural centers from Madrid to Moscow. How can the art of his day illuminate our understanding of this serial seducer?
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Art of the Medieval World
4-Session Evening Course
Begins Mon., Sept. 21 at 6:45 PM
From the era of Constantine to the golden age of the Gothic cathedral, art historian Louisa Woodville examines the art and architecture in the 1,000-year period between classical antiquity and the Renaissance. (World Art History Certificate core course)
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Rome’s Via Pia: A Hidden Gem of a Street
Evening Program
Thurs., Sept. 24 at 6:45 PM
Wander along with Rome expert George Sullivan as he leads you down one of Rome’s most beautiful streets. It’s one that bursts with the beauty of baroque churches and other architectural wonders—rather than tourists. Buy tickets>> |
Lyn Paolo on Designing Scandal:
Costume Design for Capitol Intrigue
Evening Program with Reception
Fri., Sept. 25 at 7 PM
Emmy Award-winning designer Lyn Paolo is the genius behind the hit series that generates as much buzz for Kerry Washington’s wardrobe as its twists-and-turns depiction of the DC political scene. She talks to the Washington Post’s Robin Givhan about designing Washington fashions that any Hill power broker would gladly plot to wear. Buy tickets>> |
Coloring Books: No Longer Just Child’s Play
Weekend Program with
Coloring Session and Light Refreshments
Sun., Sept. 27 at 2 PM
Gorgeous coloring books designed to melt away grown-up stress have struck gold (and blue and green and magenta) on the best-seller lists. Art therapist and coloring book author Lacy Mucklow explains why so many adults are returning to a once-favorite pastime. Buy tickets>> |
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