Participants in this fun and fascinating course will become art history “detectives” as they collect and decipher the clues artists have hidden in well-known works of art! This four-week course will empower learners by revealing the meanings behind COLORS, SYMBOLS and repeated STORIES, helping to demystify some of the world’s great artworks. This class is lecture and discussion based - questions and open dialogue are encouraged, and aims to broaden the scope of art history and art appreciation beyond the outdated Western, Eurocentric model. We’ll compare how the artistic meanings and interpretations of COLORS, SYMBOLS and repeated STORIES have evolved over time and across cultures.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with one of the world’s most beloved artists - Vincent van Gogh. This four-week class takes learners beyond the sunflowers to discuss the man behind the canvas. Learn more about Van Gogh's times, the people who helped shape him as a painter, and the artists who were influenced by him. Van Gogh's powerful legacy continues to impact the world in the 21st century and we'll discuss that impact on modern pop culture and on advancements in mental health.