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)

Classes via Zoom video conference are now in session.

FALL 2022

  • Sep 18   New York: 1962 –1964  – The Jewish Museum
  • Oct  2    Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq – Getty Villa 
  • Oct  16  Mondrian Evolution – Fondation Beyeler
  • Oct  30  Hogarth and Europe –Tate Britain 
  • Nov 13  Matisse: The Red Studio – Museum of Modern Art
  • Nov 27  Divinity in Maya Art * – Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Dec 11  Works of Art Discussed by Students

*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, between 2-6 PM Eastern Time (USA), Monday through Friday.
  • Be sure to make your request at least 2 days in advance of the class.
  • Once you receive permission to audit a class, click on the “AUDIT” button to pay the fee.

Fee: $60 per semester (7 classes)

Auditing fee: $12

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