Art History and Architecture
- Affords Visits to NYC Museums and Galleries
- Examines All Media
- Explores Style, Movements, and Forms
These courses provide a forum for exploring the world of art—from ancient artifacts and ruins to contemporary painters and photographers. You will tour New York City’s renowned museums and galleries with art historians and museum professionals, as you develop an understanding of the history, cultural context, and aesthetics of art movements and trends.
This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
Art from the Age of Cathedrals: Medieval Art and Architecture
Explore the art and architecture of Western Europe from 500-1400 AD.
Celebrating Pablo Picasso
Explore Picasso’s masterpieces and lasting legacy as museums around the world commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death.
From the Buddha to Mandalas: How to Understand Buddhist Art
Explore the history of Buddhist art from its origins in India to tantric developments in the Himalayas.
The Art of Drawing: From Da Vinci to Degas
Explore the art of drawing through the works of famous...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Then and Now
Spend six weeks revisiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s galleries in creative new ways.
Touched by Fire: Van Gogh's Passion
Learn about van Gogh’s life, and discover the work of a self-taught artist who reached toward a world he could not hold but loved nonetheless.
Art Deco New York Architecture: Exploring the Jazz-Age Metropolis
Explore New York City’s art deco architecture through Zoom lectures and guided walks.
Buddhism Illuminated: Illustrated Manuscripts from Southeast Asia
Discover the vibrant and beautiful art of Buddhist Southeast Asia through ancient manuscript illustrations.
Cultural History of New York City From the Jazz Age To Post-War Modernism
Explore New York City’s cultural history from the 1910’s to the 1970’s through art, literature, and architecture.
Plein Air Painting From Turner to Marin
Explore open air paintings and sketches by famous artists.
The New York Art Scene
Explore New York City’s museums and galleries virtually to gain insight into the meaning of and inspiration for today’s art.
Art and Archaeology of Pompeii and its Environs
Learn about art and daily life in Pompeii and the Vesuvian region through the latest archaeological discoveries
How to Be Modern: From Paris to New York and Beyond
Examine modernism’s myriad styles and forms, as well as its diverse, shifting attitudes toward society and the mainstream.
The Female Gaze: The Story of Women in Art
Explore the stories and art of famous women artists.
A History of Interiors: From Classical to Contemporary Design
Learn about the history of interior design and its evolution over time.
Developing Connoisseurship: Learning to Look
Learn the art of connoisseurship, and gain an understanding of why one artist or painting is considered to be “better” than another.
New York City Through the Lens of Iconic Photographers
Explore the photographic history of New York City through the eyes of famous photographers
Art After 2/24/22: Ukraine, Russia, and the World
Explore the modern and contemporary art movements of Ukraine and Russia.
Marketing and Community Engagement for the Arts
Learn what a nonprofit arts manager must know about the business of marketing the visual and performing arts.
Sculpture Through the Ages: Depictions of the Human Body
Explore how artists from the Paleolithic age to the 21st century depicted the human form through sculpture.
21st Century Saudi Arabia: The Politics of Cultural Heritage Preservation
Explore the archeological sites of Saudi Arabia and their role in Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry today.
Friendly Rivals: Matisse and Picasso
Explore the unique relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso alongside the MoMA exhibition ”Henri Matisse: The Red Studio”
From Opulence to Nirvana: Buddhist Masterpieces from across Asia
Explore Buddhist masterpieces across Asia from the 2nd century BCE to today.
KaBoom: Discombobulation in the Art Market
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the changing contemporary art market from the consultant for the bestselling book...
Realizing Their Dreams: Surrealism and Its Women Artists
Gain a fresh perspective on Surrealism through the significant role that women artists played in the movement.
Seeing Red: A History of the Color Red in Art
Explore the history of the color Red and its influence on art
Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Explore the art and architecture of ancient Greece and key moments in Greek art and culture
Painting Sound: The Intersection of Art and Music
Explore the relationship between fine art and music from the Romantic era to modern times.
Painting the Cote d'Azur
Explore the art and beauty of the Cote D’Azur in France and how it inspired the world’s great artists.
The Spiritual in Modern and Contemporary Art
Explore the spiritual roots and dimensions of modern and contemporary art
What Is American in American Art: 1775-1925
This course surveys American art, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture, from 1775 to 1925.
Words in Place: Architecture and Typography
Explore the history of typography as it relates to architecture
Antique Skyscrapers and the Tycoons Who Built Them
Tour landmark skyscrapers across America and learn about the Gilded Age barons who funded their construction.