Visual Arts & Music Appreciation
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Fall 2022 Course Offerings
Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists at the Met
Join us for a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a guided tour of the artwork of Mary Cassatt in the American Wing and her fellow Impressionists, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro in European Paintings. Meet inside the Met at the large vase on the right facing the grand staircase. After the tour, you have the option of having lunch together at Le Pain Quotidien (1131 Madison Avenue between 84th & 85th Streets). This class will be offsite.
CE-ART 2226VA, 1 Fri., Oct. 28, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $25 (+ $10 payable to instructor for Met Group Tour Fee). S Courtney. #90198
Famous Women Photographers
This course will explore the artwork, personal life, and artistic impact of famous & not so famous women photographers: Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Lisette Model, Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Lee Miller, Vivian Meier, Annie Liebovitz, Sally Mann, Cindy Sherman, Francesca Woodman, Anne Geddes
CE-PHOTO 2038, 6 Wed., Nov. 2-Dec. 7, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, KNC-3, $175. S Courtney. #90201
Music Appreciation
Beatles and Beyond: Exploring the Music
The Beatles need no introduction. More than 1 billion records sold, 19 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, their albums have stayed at #1 for a total of over 300-weeks in the United States and the United Kingdom combined, and that is just scratching the surface. Explore and analyze the music of The Beatles, with a focus on how they revolutionized and expanded notions of what pop and rock music could be, paving the way for today’s artists. Discover how The Beatles made numerous innovations in songwriting and recording technology, drawing from a wide range of musical cultures and traditions to create their singular sound.
CE-MUSIC 2101, 3 Sun., Dec. 4-18, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $75. B Riley. #90069
Spring 2023
ART APPRECIATION
Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists at the Met
Join us for a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a guided tour of the artwork of Mary Cassatt in the American Wing and her fellow Impressionists, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro in European Paintings. Meet inside the Met at the large vase on the right facing the grand staircase. After the tour, you have the option of having lunch together at Le Pain Quotidien (1131 Madison Avenue between 84th & 85th Streets). This class will be offsite.
CE-ART 2226VA, 1 Fri., Mar. 3, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $25 (+ $10 payable to instructor for Met Group Tour Fee). S Courtney. #20143
Mary Cassatt & Me
Susan Courtney, theater professor and actress, will present aspects of her solo show, “Mary Cassatt & Me”. In it, Courtney reveals how she first became enamored of Cassatt’s work which led to years of research on Cassatt’s life in France. Courtney brings to life Cassatt’s journey to becoming a professional artist and her relationships with her fellow Impressionists (especially Edgar Degas), her sister, Lydia, and American art collectors, the Havermeyers. Through PowerPoint images, Courtney shares Cassatt’s art, the art of her contemporaries, and her various residences in France. It is an in-depth look at the life and struggles of this pioneer artist.
CE-ART 2356, 1 Fri., May 12, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, KNC-4, $25. S Courtney. #20380
Famous Women Artists
An exploration of the art, personal life, and artistic impact of six famous women artists: Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Claudel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Sally Mann.
CE-ART 2296VA, 8 Wed., Jan. 18-Mar. 8, 12:00 noon–2:00 pm, KNC-3, $175. S Courtney. #20140
How to Understand and Appreciate Fine Painting
This is a course for those who would like to enhance their understanding and appreciation of fine paintings when visiting art galleries, museums, and special exhibitions or when viewing artworks online or in books. This course will be presented interactively including the presentation of many reproductions of fine artworks and discussion. First the influence of time, place, social structure, and belief systems on artwork will be discussed with many images presented as examples. Then the course will move on to discuss the important visual elements that need to be identified and considered including line, color, light, form, space, and composition. More images will be presented and discussed with details. Finally, the discussion will turn to the spiritual and emotional affects when viewing artwork and how they may be related to the artist’s original intention. At the end of the course the student will have a more complete, holistic appreciation and understanding of fine painting and be able to enjoy viewing artworks in a higher level.
CE-ART 2355, 6 Fri., Feb. 24-Mar. 31, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-5, $150. J Coppola. #20379
Famous Women Photographers
This course will explore the artwork, personal life, and artistic impact of famous & not so famous women photographers: Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Lisette Model, Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Lee Miller, Vivian Meier, Annie Liebovitz, Sally Mann, Cindy Sherman, Francesca Woodman, Anne Geddes
CE-PHOTO 2038, 8 Wed., Mar. 15-May 10 (skip 4/5), 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, AAB-412, $175. S Courtney. #20142
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Musical Variations Fantasies and Rhapsodies
We will explain the similarities and differences in these musical forms. We will demonstrate live in class how musical elements in the original theme are used to create the variations. You will see and hear example of these musical forms by well known composers played by famous soloists and orchestras. You will watch classic videos with composers playing or conducting their own works. The samples demonstrated will range from the baroque period (Bach’s—Goldberg Variations) through the romantic period, and into the 20th century works. Handouts and a suggested listing list are included.
CE-MUSIC 2108, 1 Wed., Mar. 15, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, AAB-110, $25. D Perkis. #20381
Beatles and Beyond: Exploring the Music
The Beatles need no introduction. More than 1 billion records sold, 19 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, their albums have stayed at #1 for a total of over 300-weeks in the United States and the United Kingdom combined, and that is just scratching the surface. Explore and analyze the music of The Beatles, with a focus on how they revolutionized and expanded notions of what pop and rock music could be, paving the way for today’s artists. Discover how The Beatles made numerous innovations in songwriting and recording technology, drawing from a wide range of musical cultures and traditions to create their singular sound.
CE-MUSIC 2101, 3 Sun., Apr. 2-16, 2:00-4:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #19978
Theory of Rock
Have you ever wanted to know why your favorite rock songs sound the way they do or how they were constructed? If so, you’ve come to the right course! Explore and analyze rock music by a variety of iconic rock bands including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Queen, and Pink Floyd (to name a few). Along the way, learn about composition, music theory, music history, orchestration, form, and instrumentation, and how to apply these concepts to gain a better understanding of the rock songs we know and love.
CE-MUSIC 2103, 3 Sun., Mar. 5-19, 2:00-4:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #19977
A Celebration of Classical Music
Enjoy an engaging and informative overview of classical music from the Renaissance Period to the present day. From household names such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms to numerous less well-known, yet also highly influential composers, explore the music, history, composers, legacy, and present state of classical music. Learn about the past, present, and broader significance of classical music!
CE-MUSIC 2100, 3 Sun., Feb. 5-19, 2:00-4:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #19976
An Opera Experience
Join us for a lively and informative presentation of several operas. We will explore the history, libretto, and aria highlights, as well as the cultural and social significance of these various operas.
CE-MUSIC 2074VA, 3 Mon., 10:00 am-12:00 noon. $62.
Sec. A: “Lucia di Lammermoor, Daughter of the Regiment, Carment”, 3 Mon., Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27, KNC-3 $62. J Mallory. #20044
Sec. B: “Nabucco, Porgy and Bess, Madama Butterfly”, 3 Mon., Mar. 13, 27 and Apr. 10, KNC-3, $62. J Mallory. #20045
Film and Show Music
Learn what makes these great emotional and humorous songs memorable. We will analyze their melody, rhythm, harmony and setting. We will learn how lyrics and rhythm drive the music forward. Music will be played live in class, and will also be heard in classic recordings and videos. Some will be played or sung by the composers or the original cast. Handouts and a suggested listening list will be provided.
CE-MUSIC 2106, 1 Wed., Mar. 29, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, AAB-110, $30. D Perkis. #20047