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)

Classes via video conference are now in session.

WINTER 2023

  • Jan 15  Modigliani Up Close – Barnes Collection
  • Jan 29  Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice – National Gallery of Art
  • Feb 12   Edward Hopper’s New York – Whitney Museum
  • Feb 26   Kyõsai – Royal Academy of Arts
  • Mar 12   After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art – The National Gallery, London
  • Mar 26   She Who Wrote: Enheduanna and Women of Mesopotamia, ca. 3400–2000 B.C.– Morgan Library Museum*
  • Apr 9   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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