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Ages 3 to 7. Join us for a screening of the film adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' beloved book.
Few art forms capture the spirit of design and function quite like Scandinavian glass, celebrated worldwide for its elegant simplicity and innovative craftsmanship. From classic pieces like Alvar Aalto’s flowing Savoy vase to the bold experimentation of mid-century designers, Scandinavian glass transformed the art world and redefined everyday objects as works of art. Art historian Jennie Hirsh traces the evolution of this distinctive Danish, Swedish, and Finnish glassmaking from the 19th century to the present, with a special focus on the groundbreaking developments of the 20th century. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
Poets and patriots have long called Prague “the Golden City.” Historian Cynthia Paces discusses how the city earned that name. Meet the emperors, artists, and architects who built the Golden City. Discover the Gothic and Renaissance buildings that still stand today and learn the real stories of the city’s alchemists and astronomers, poets and painters. And find out why two historic eras of peace and prosperity ended in bloody wars.
Ages 5 to 10. Celebrate the holiday season with traditions from around the world.
Artists in the Renaissance had to know mathematics and geometry and studied anatomy, classical culture, theology, and philosophy. Previously they had been seen as craftsmen valued only for skill, but with the rediscovery of classical art and new techniques, increasing value was placed on artistic innovation and creativity. From her home in Florence, Renaissance art historian Elaine Ruffolo examines how painting, sculpture, and architecture came to be considered part of the liberal arts rather than menial trades. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
At the heart of Buddhism lies a deep concern with how individuals live—how their actions affect others and contribute to their own awakening. Steven M. Emmanuel, chair of the philosophy department at Virginia Wesleyan University, introduces Buddhist ethics. He outlines the differences between Buddhist and Western approaches to ethics and offers a detailed discussion of Buddhist practice, focusing on the role that meditation plays in moral development.
Over the centuries, humans have developed tools to see what was once invisible. Cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and MRI machines reveal what the eye cannot, transforming our understanding of the universe and the human body. Daniel K. Sodickson—a physicist and pioneer in biomedical imaging—traces the history of vision, from early eyes in ancient oceans to high-tech devices integrated with artificial intelligence, showing how imaging reshapes the way we see the world, others, and ourselves.
Join Tim Dolan, an actor and owner of Broadway Up Close tours in New York City, as he leads a virtual stroll that takes in the theaters at the northern end of the Broadway Theatre District from 47th Street to 54th Street. Along the way, discover how the stage was transformed in the 1960s and 1970s by the introduction of rock musicals with the landmark production of Hair, Via Galactica the first million-dollar show, and a belting orphan with a dog named Sandy.
