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Ages 3 to 7. Master teaching artist Mr. Root brings his talents to the Discovery Theater stage with this engaging and interactive performance.
The teacher introduces students to works of Matisse, Bearden, Braque, and other masters of collage. Learn a variety of techniques that help you on your way to creating inspired collage art.
When her husband ascended the throne of France as Henri II in 1547, Catherine de' Medici became Queen Consort—yet she spent years in the shadow of his powerful mistress. Historian Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger explores Catherine’s rise to become one of the most influential figures in Europe, a formidable political force whose leadership was marked by both diplomacy and controversy, leaving an indelible mark on the continent’s history.
Connect with natural elements such as branches, leaves, and rocks as you explore a range of printmaking techniques including monoprints using both acrylic and plates, carved linocuts, and striking blue cyanotypes.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first Black player in Major League Baseball’s modern era, breaking the game’s long-standing color barrier. Robinson’s influence reached far beyond the diamond, as he used his platform to challenge racial injustice. Sports historian Fred Frommer and former Senators stadium announcer Phil Hochberg delve into Robinson’s journey as both a pioneering athlete and voice in the civil rights movement.
Ancient Greek echoes through our culture in unexpected ways—sometimes with humor, sometimes with beauty. The word for actor, “hupokrites”, gave us “hypocrite,” while “astronaut” translates poetically to “sailor of the skies.” With humor and fascinating etymology, classical scholar John Davie of Trinity College, Oxford, leads an insightful and entertaining journey through the world of the ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language, and how it still shapes modern minds.
Drawing on one of the greatest Post-Impressionist and early modern art collections in the world, Barnes Foundation educator Penny Hansen guides a five-part series of online tours that examine the paintings of artists who helped shape a revolutionary period in the history of art. High-definition Deep Zoom technology provides close-up views of their canvases. This session highlights Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Georges Seurat.
