Aesthetic Realism Foundation

How to Study

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)

Spring-Summer 2023 classes via video conference are now in session.

SPRING-SUMMER 2023

  • May 14  Spain & the Hispanic World – Royal Academy of Arts
  • May 28  No class because of the Memorial Day holiday
  • Jun 11  Vermeer – Rijksmuseum
  • Jun 25  Engaging the Senses: Arts of the Islamic World – Freer Museum
  • Jul 9     Vasari & the Sienese Painters
  • Jul 23   Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism – Dulwich Picture Gallery.
  • Aug 6   Joint Art & Anthropology Class – Islands Beyond Blue: Treasures from the Oceania Collection — Denver Art Museum*
  • Aug 20  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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