Understand Art Beyond the Image
Understand artworks in their historical and cultural context. Our classes explore how art techniques relate to the cultures, thoughts and events of the time in which they were created.
Art Movements
Learn about various movements like Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, Modernism, etc.
Artists & Their Work
Find out about famous artists and their ideas, techniques, and works over the centuries.
Historical Context
Understand the political, religious, social, technological, and cultural factors that influenced art history.
Visual Analysis
Understand how to analyze composition, color, symbolism, technique, etc. in an artwork.
Follow Art Through Time
What You’ll Learn
Art History
Visual arts produced by the peoples of antiquity and how these works express their worldview.
Medieval Art
The development of religious art in painting, sculpture, architecture, and manuscripts during the Middle Ages.
Renaissance
The revival of classical ideas, humanism, linear perspective, and naturalism.
Impressionism
The rejection of traditional art practices in favor of the depiction of light, color, and everyday life.
Baroque
Dramatic use of composition, movement, and contrast.
Contemporary Art
New ideas and experiments in art from the 19th century to the present day.
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Reviews
“I learned to critique works of art rather than just remember artists’ names and dates. This class showed me another perspective on art.”
Aiko Moriyama
“Taking this class allowed me to link artwork to the era in which it was created. Art history felt much more real.”
Dae-hyun Choi
“This format was simple and straightforward. I was interested in learning about how the social and cultural environment affected each art style.”
