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50 minutos horas presencialesExperiencia de clase
The Louvre Museum in Paris is home to 35,000 works of art, including 5,500 paintings--and numerous other works of visual art. It is the largest art museum in the world. The vast majority of paintings in the Louvre were painted by men, including many portraits of women. This class looks at 3 famous paintings that have women as their central subjects. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo DaVinci Portrait of Madeleine by Marie-Guillemine Benoist* Liberty Leads the People by Eugène Delacroix* This class is taught from a feminist perspective. We examine the history of each painting, including the artist who created it and how it ended up in the Louvre Museum. We discuss the controversies surrounding the paintings. This class does touch on the artistic merit of each painting, but the main focus is on the history of the paintings and the bigger cultural questions that they nudge us to ask. These questions include: -Why is the Mona Lisa likely the most famous painting in the world? -Why was the Portrait of Madeleine so controversial at the time, and what do Benoist's painting and the response to it tell us about how Black women were viewed at the time? -What is the symbolism of Liberty being a woman, and is there a relationship between Liberty in the painting and the American concept of "Lady Liberty" and the State of Liberty? This class is conversational, fun, and informative. Students can participate via video or via the chat feature (after being verified on screen). *Please note that Portrait of Madeleine and Liberty Leads the People include the subjects' uncovered breasts; we will discuss the role of nudity in the portraiture and depiction of women. These are paintings that you would see on public display if you took a child to the Louvre; please be aware of this important piece of information before registering for this class. Students will be expected to view and discuss the paintings with appropriate discussion and questions. I will use this text to answer questions regarding the presence of nudity in art: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780500650806 We may view other paintings during the class for comparison; nothing will be shared in class that is not on public display at the Louvre or a comparable museum, such as the Musee d'Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the National Portrait Gallery. This is an excellent class for families who are preparing to take a trip to the Louvre Museum in Paris, as well as students who are interested in art history, feminism & feminist history, women's history, and painting. ****I am happy to teach this course to one enrolled student. You do not need to worry about cancellation due to low enrollment.****
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will learn to recognize and be able to discuss 3 famous paintings of women at the Louvre.
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Orientación para padres
*Please note that Portrait of Madeleine and Liberty Leads the People include the subjects' uncovered breasts; we will discuss the role of nudity in the portraiture and depiction of women. These are paintings that you would see on public display if you took a child to the Louvre; please be aware of this important piece of information before registering for this class. Students will be expected to view and discuss the paintings with appropriate discussion and questions. I will use this text to answer questions regarding the presence of nudity in art: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780500650806
We may view other paintings during the class for comparison; nothing will be shared in class that is not on public display at the Louvre or a comparable museum, such as the Musee d'Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the National Portrait Gallery.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Paintings will be presented in the form of a Google slideshow that I show via screen share. We will also visit the Louvre website and Google Arts & Culture. Students will not be expected to do any internet browsing on their own; I will be sharing my screen. ***Students will not use any external websites or resources for this class.***
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
As a former English professor, I have been teaching courses related to feminism for well over a decade. I've taught feminism courses on Outschool since February 2020, including courses on feminist history and feminist pop culture. My essays on feminism have been published by Everyday Feminism, Jezebel.com, Role Reboot, Salon, the Shriver Report, Persephone Magazine, and many other print and online publications.
I teach from an intersectional, trans and non-binary-affirming perspective, with deference to BIPOC scholars on all topics related to race, ethnicity, and language. I also defer to Autistic and neurodivergent scholars on issues related to neurodivergence.
Reseñas
Clase única en vivo
20 US$
por claseSe reúne una vez
50 min
Completado por 1 alumno
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 14-17
1-15 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
Tutoría
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