The Athenaeum is excited to present Katherine Schwab, PhD, an expert in the authentic aesthetics and representations of ancient Greek sculpture. Schwab will explore the evidence for color on ancient Greek sculpture and the use of both new and old technologies to aid our understanding of their original polychromatic appearance. The loss of original paint …
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Dive into the enchanting world of Yiddish with our 6-session conversational class! From lively greetings to chatty basics, and even a sprinkle of catchy Yiddish tunes - it's a linguistic adventure like no other. Join us for a cultural journey filled with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun! 🎶🗣️ Don't miss out! Thursdays, …
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Art historian Cornelia Feye presents an art historical overview from mid-20th century to the present, recognizing geopolitical events reflected in the artwork. From post-war Abstract Expressionist Lee Krasner to street artist Banksy, the series covers major art movements, including color-field painting, assemblage, Conceptual art, and Earth art, to name a few. She concludes by discussing …
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October 13 to December 8, 2023 MCASD La Jolla, Prebys Education Center 10AM – 12:30PM Per session (2 days): $50 for Members / $60 for Not-Yet-Members; Full Series (8 days): $200 for Members / $250 for Not-Yet-Members Reflections is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. In this workshop series participants …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old)  with a different special guest artist every week Check the event website for this week's special guest! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for …
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STEPHEN P. CURRY "SEEN & FORGOTTEN" - New Paintings October 21 -- November 22, 2023 Opening Reception for the Artist: Saturday October 21, 5 - 8 pm.