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Ages 7-11. This spirit-rousing musical play chronicles the struggles and triumphs of pioneering African American baseball players.
Camille Claudel was recognized as a genius in her own time, and the details of her dramatic life—her relationship with Auguste Rodin and the 30 years she spent confined against her will in a mental institution—have inspired movies, plays, a novel, a musical, and a ballet. Art historian Heidi Applegate discusses the extraordinary success that Claudel achieved despite the many barriers facing women artists, particularly sculptors, at the turn of the 20th century. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
Study the beauty of iconic American landscapes and landmarks as you practice your watercolor skills for travel, study sketches, and compositions. Learn to simplify a scene and to compose and draw more organically and confidently. Inject captivating, mingling watercolors into your sketch in just minutes.
Were all of Egypt’s kings and queens guided by the divine wisdom and justice that their devoted subjects believed them to possess? Not quite, especially when their reigns were marked by civil wars, a pyramid complex, mass graves of forced laborers, and political sabotage by PR offensive. Egyptologist Jacquelyn Williamson draws from the most recent archaeological evidence to examine four of Egypt’s most influential rulers and the impact of their reigns.
Are you unsure of how to start your next jewelry project? This workshop helps build your confidence in your jewelry-making skills.
Have you ever found yourself pondering deeply cheesy thoughts: What makes certain cheeses smell, look, or taste the way that they do? How do I serve them? What do I look for when shopping for cheeses? And where are the best places to find them locally? Join Alice Bergen Phillips, founder of Washington, D.C.’s Cheesemonster, for a lively investigation that serves up all the answers—and a tasting, too.
Indulge in a colorful midwinter escape as naturalist and botanical horticulturist Keith Tomlinson leads a series of virtual visits that highlight the beauty of notable botanical gardens on the East and West Coasts of the United States, Morocco, and Germany. Vibrant visuals illustrate how each site takes a unique approach to design and interpretation as they all celebrate plant collections, conservation, education, and the distinctive environments and landscapes in which they bloom. This program highlights Frankfurt’s Palmengarten and Washington, D.C.’s United States Botanical Garden.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. He conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, ocean currents, chemical bonds, and plants. While Franklin is often remembered more for his political prowess than his scientific creativity, that political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments, argues author Richard Munson. He offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support for American independence.
Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for five online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts. This writing session is inspired by the self portrait of 19th-century French artist Suzanne Valadon.