Aesthetic Realism Foundation

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The Visual Arts & the Opposites

Taught by Marcia Rackow

Looking at the art of the world in museums and galleries here and abroad — 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.

Alternate Sundays, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time (USA)

Fall 2024 classes via video conference are now in session.

FALL 2024

  • Sep 22   Venezia 500: The Gentle Revolution of Venetian Painting — Alte Pinakothek, Munich
  • Oct 6   Al Held: About Space — White Cube, London
  • Oct 20  Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers — National Gallery, London
  • Nov 3  Emotion in Art & Anthropology*
  • Nov 17  Chaïm Soutine — Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
  • Dec 1   Works of Art Discussed by Students
  • Dec 15  Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300 -1350 – Metropolitan Museum

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

 

Want to audit a class?

  • Contact the registrar at 212.777.5055, Mon–Fri, 2–6 PM (ET) or submit this brief form. Be sure to make your request at least 2 days in advance of the class.
  • Once your request has been approved, you will receive an email with a link to pay for the class.

Fees

  • Semester (7 classes): $60
  • Audit (per class): $12

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