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Dishing the Dirt on Artists: From Renaissance to Modern Art

This illustrated online course focuses on the gossip (based on facts) and anecdotes relating to artists—famous and infamous—including sexuality, suicides, wars, weird hobbies, rivalries, pitfalls, and commissions. Topics include Michelangelo’s fight with the Vatican, Bernini’s rivalry over buildings in Rome, the truth about van Gogh’s ear, feuds between Matisse and Picasso, Pollock’s drinking episodes, and their ability to create masterpieces through it all.
Registering at least three weeks prior to the course start date is highly recommended

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You'll Walk Away with

  • A new understanding of the notorious history behind well-known masterpieces
  • Familiarity with great artists throughout history

Ideal for

  • Art enthusiasts
  • Aspiring and practicing arts professionals

1 section

  • Spring 2025

    • Section

      001
    • Semester

      Spring 2025
    • Date

      Mar 5 - Apr 23
    • Day

      Wednesday
    • Time

      1:00PM-2:40PM
      • Online
    • Format

      Online
      • Online
    • Sessions

      8
    • Location

      Instructor Led