Many artists are wildly known for their paintings of flowers, boating, fields, spring, summer, and all the activities that take place in the warmer months. The times when they can comfortably stay outside for extended periods of time. But the artists who braved the harsh winter, experiencing the cold and change of season should be appreciated as well. 

In this class, students will see ten works of art widely recognized as some of the best artistic depictions of winter. Through a combination of lecture and discussion, we will practice describing art, discuss our feelings in relation to the paintings, and learn a little about the artists and their motivations for creating. Find the winter spirit and get inspired by some of art histories' most well-known winter paintings.