The Visual Arts & The Opposites

Taught by Marcia Rackow

Looking at the art of the world in New York museums and galleries—from the tomb sculptures of ancient China to the latest work in Chelsea—we study how beauty in all art is a oneness of opposites. The classes are based on Eli Siegel’s lectures and essays, including “Art As Flexibility,” “Art As Energy,” “The Drama of Hardness and Softness in Painting.” Once each semester there is a joint Art and Anthropology class in which primitive art is studied.

Alternate Sundays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time (USA)

Note: This semester, the course Visual Arts & the Opposites will consist of 4 classes, beginning March 14.

The Winter 2021 semester of classes via video conference is now in session.

WINTER 2021

Mar 14 — Toulouse-Lautrec & the Celebrity Culture of Paris – Art Institute
Mar 28 — Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace
Apr 11 — Queen Nefertari’s Egypt – Kimbell Art Museum*
Apr 25 — Albers & Morandi – David Zwirner Gallery

* Joint class with Anthropology Is about You & Everyone, taught by Dr. Arnold Perey

Fee: $35 this semester (4 classes)

Auditing fee: $12

To audit:

Permission must be requested by telephone at least 2 days in advance of the date of the class.
Contact Registrar at 212.777.5055, between 2-6 PM Eastern Time (USA), Monday through Friday.

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