Art History for Teens: A Journey for the Creatively Curious

➖ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝘁? ➖
Art history isn’t just about paintings and sculptures—it is a time machine! Through art, we can explore the stories, emotions, and innovations that shaped the world, discovering how people expressed their dreams, struggles, and triumphs across centuries. It’s a chance to see humanity in a whole new way and find inspiration for your own unique perspective.  

➖ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ➖
Each week we will explore a different artist or period of art in history, through in-depth discussions. From the first marks on the cave walls to the vibrant colors of the Impressionists to the bold experimentation of the Abstract Expressionists, we'll discover the many ways in which art has evolved over the centuries, reflecting the social and cultural norms in which it was created.

And best of all, this is a non-project based class, which means that learners can simply bring their curiosity and desire to learn. This class offers a welcoming and supportive environment for exploring and unlocking the secrets of the past and celebrating the beauty and creativity of human expression through the wonders of art. 

In each class, the teacher will give a brief and engaging lecture about the artist and their life to paint a vivid portrait of the creative journey. From the early struggles and triumphs to the later years of fame and recognition to gain a deeper understanding of their vision. But that's just the beginning! During class, we will look at different works of art from the artist or genre, giving you an up-close look at the techniques, themes, and symbolism that make each piece so compelling. Learners will discover the many ways in which art can capture the essence of a time and place and explore their own ideas and feelings about each piece.

Learners will be asked questions about the art, for example:  
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦?
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵?
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳?
𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭?
𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦?

Upcoming Schedule
August 1, 2024: Hilma Klint 
August 8, 2024: Harriet Goodhue Hosmer 
August 15, 2024: Vanessa Bell
August 22, 2024: Harvey Pratt
August: Summer Break
September 5, 2024: Women Having A Terrible Time At Weddings
September 12, 2024: Will Eisner
September 19, 2024: Grandma Moses
September 26, 2024: Henry Ossana Tanner
October 10, 2024: Jeff Koons
October 17, 2024: Titian
October 24, 2024:  Children Having A Terrible Time in Art
October 31, 2024: Art of Halloween
November 7, 2024: Renoir
November 14, 2024: Women Having A Terrible Time In Art
November 21, 2024: Berthe Morisot
December 5, 2024: Aubrey Beardsley
December 12, 2024: Art of Chanukkah
December 19, 2024: Art of Santa Claus
January 9, 2025: Grace Hartigan
January 16, 2025: Aegean Art
January 23, 2025: Sonia Delaunay
January 30, 2025: Lucas Cranach the Elder
February 6, 2025: Harlem Renaissance
February 13, 2025: Giotto
February 20, 2025: Sandro Botticelli
February 27, 2025: Evelyn De Morgan
March 6, 2025: Men Playing Instruments in Art
March 13, 2025: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
March 20, 2025: Cats in Art
March 27, 2025: Prehistoric Art
April 3, 2025: Mary Cassatt
April 10, 2025: Georgia O'Keeffe
April 17, 2025: Ancient Greek/Roman Sculpture
April 24, 2025: Artemisia Gentileschi
May 1, 2025: Frederic Remington
May 8, 2025: Grant Wood
May 29, 2025: Artemisia Gentileschi
June 5, 2025: Pablo Picasso
June 12, 2025: Frida Kahlo
June 19, 2025: Andy Warhol
June 26, 2025: Hieronymus Bosch
July 3, 2025: Salvador Dali
July 10, 2025: Marc Chagall
July 17, 2025: Zdzislaw Beksinski
July 24, 2025: Judith Leyster
July 31, 2025: William Kentridge
August 7, 2025: Joseph Cornell 
August 14, 2025: Suzanne Valadon 
August 21, 2025: Wassily Kandinsky 
September 4, 2025: Rococo Art  
September 11, 2025: Norman Rockwell 
September 18, 2025: Alfred Sisley 
September 25, 2025: El Greco 
October 9, 2025: Frank Buffalo Hyde 
October 16, 2025: Helen Frankenthaler 
October 23, 2025: Yayoi Kasuma  
October 30, 2025: Art of Halloween
November 6, 2025: Jackson Pollock
November 13, 2025: Have They Ever Seen A Baby In Art
November 20, 2025: Miriam Schapiro
December 4, 2025: Zeng Fanzhi
December 11, 2025: Eileen Agar  


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𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆: Please note that per Outschool policy, if there are 0 students after the first 10 minutes of the class, the class will be canceled for that day. The live meetings are scheduled for 50 minutes; however, depending upon the number of students and the amount of participation from the class, some live meetings may be shorter than 50 minutes.  If the teacher needs to cancel class a makeup class will be assigned. If the student is unable to attend the makeup class a refund will be issued after the makeup class.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆:
When you enroll your child in my classes, you are paying for a live, interactive group learning experience. To maintain the integrity of this format, I do not release recordings of my live classes.
The decision not to share recordings is to protect the safety and privacy of all learners. Many families prefer that recordings of their children not be shared or distributed to others, and I fully respect and prioritize that preference. Additionally, this policy helps safeguard my intellectual property, as the lessons I teach are original content I have personally developed. Unfortunately, the misuse or unauthorized distribution of educational resources is a growing concern, and this policy helps mitigate such risks.
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