A Survey of Women Artists, Part 2

Art history is more than just oil on canvas or white marble sculptures. Women artists have routinely helped push the art world in new and surprising directions. Add to your knowledge of women artists by exploring their creative contributions to Surrealism, Portraiture, Photography and Sculpture.

Artists discussed include Dorothea Lange, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, Tamara de Lempicka, Alice Neel, Amy Sherald, Edmonia Lewis, Ruth Asawa, Betye Saar and more! Partner class with District 196.

Optional Field Trip Spend the morning at the art museum with instructor, Adrienne H. Lee! Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art with Adrienne on Saturday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. - noon, as she highlights work by artists discussed in her fall classes, A Survey of Women Artists, Part 2 and Modern Art Madness Part 1. She will point out examples of different art movement, styles and subjects covered in her classes, like the Baroque period, the tradition of portraiture and impressionism. This unique experience encourages you to apply what you learn in class to a museum setting, enhancing your understanding by seeing the artwork in person. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, are welcome to stay for lunch at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and shop at their stores.