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Beginning students explore watercolor techniques and learn new approaches to painting through demonstration, discussion, and experimentation.
Three decades ago, a buried treasure trove of megaliths was discovered at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, some dating back more than 11,000 years—far older than any similar structures found elsewhere. These intricately carved pillars were adorned with images that suggest a complexity of thought and artistry previously unimagined for the Neolithic era. Since then, surrounding sites including Karahan Tepe have begun to share their secrets. Turkish tour guide Serif Yenen delves into the captivating stories of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, and neighboring stone hills.
Procreate for iPad contains powerful features that can be intimidating at any experience level. This 3-hour workshop guides students through advanced techniques using Procreate to create an animated photo illustration.
In the fall and early winter of 1903, two innovative and courageous engineering teams were racing toward a once-unimaginable goal: to be the first to fly. One was a pair of brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright; the other was Dr. Samuel Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian, and his brilliant assistant, Charles Matthews Manly. We know who won—but do we know why? Writer and filmmaker Paul Glenshaw tells the story of the epic competition.
Not all birds fly to tropical climates for the winter. Naturalist Matt Felperin shares valuable tips on how to make the most of winter birding in the mid-Atlantic region, where species from songbirds to swans to shorebirds find seasonal homes in temperate North America. You’ll be ready to put on your snow pants and parka and enjoy one of the most rewarding and magical times for birding.
Winner of four Pulitzer Prizes, Robert Frost was a groundbreaking artist and cultural icon, a rural sage who became America’s “national poet.” His poetry suggested how small encounters between the individual and the natural world could often serve as metaphors for the larger themes of the human condition. Author Daniel Stashower delves into Frost's life and legacy and actor Scott Sedar brings the poet's words to life with readings from his most celebrated works.
Early in 1947, hundreds of contiguous acres of Long Island, New York, were operating as potato farms. Before the end of that year, 350 new homes occupied part of the site. Four years later, Levittown was complete, with more than 17,000 homes, paved streets, schools, and shops. Bill Keene, lecturer in urban studies and architecture, explores how developers such as the Levitts and other visionaries pioneered the creation of large-scale suburbs as he delves into this transformation.
A deep connection between literature and visual art characterized the Renaissance, with the written word significantly shaping painting and sculpture. Epic poems, classical texts, humanist treatises, and folk stories provided the period’s artists with themes, narratives, and philosophical foundations. Art historian Elaine Ruffolo delves into these literary sources and uncovers the intricate connections between text and image. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
Many consider the West Coast to be the epicenter of fine wine. Indeed Washington, Oregon, and California produce some of the world’s most highly coveted wines. This in-depth exploration includes tastings of some of the best wines from the upper Pacific Northwest to lower California and all points in between.
Immerse yourself in Manhattan’s cultural splendors during a winter weekend getaway filled with a blend of the city’s finest music and art—plus a Saturday night on the town to enjoy as you’d like. The weekend includes a performance by the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center and tours of exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Art historian Ursula Rehn Wolfman leads the visit.