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 and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Explore the art and architecture of ancient Greece and key moments in Greek art and culture
Contemporary Figurative Painting: From Lynette Yiadom-Boakye to Luc Tuymans and Kerry James Marshall
Get to know the artists who are leading today’s figurative painting movement.
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.
Forever Young: Great Artists Who Left Us Early
Explore the masterpieces, legacies, and mysteries of famous artists who died young.
Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy, and the Avant-Garde
Explore the artistic legacy of the most famous couples in modern art.
New York City Through the Lens of Iconic Photographers
Explore the photographic history of New York City through the eyes of famous photographers.
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.
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.
The Surreal Universe of René Magritte
Explore the art of Magritte and his surrealist contemporaries.
The History of Art: Drawings From Da Vinci to Degas
Explore the art of drawing through the works of famous...
Artists of the Woodstock Artists Association
Explore the history and influence of the Woodstock Artists Association
The Dutch Tradition: From Rembrandt to de Kooning
Explore 350 years of Dutch art from Vermeer to Mondrian.
20th Century American Art from Rauschenberg to Asawa: Black Mountain College
Learn about the artistic movement inspired by Black Mountain College in North Carolina and the experimental school’s impact on famous artists.
Before the Selfie: Six Hundred Years of Self-Portraits
Explore the fascinating history of self-portraits.
Greeks and Romans Abroad: Art and Archaeology of the Greek Colonies and Roman Provinces
Examine Greek and Roman colonies and influences from the British Isles to Western Asia.
The Shock of Abstraction: Changing the Future of Art
Explore the history and evolution of abstract art.
A Journey Through Ottoman Splendor: History, Art, Legacy
Join us for a captivating exploration of the Ottoman Empire’s rich history and enduring influence on art and...
American Architecture and Urbanism
Explore 400-plus years of urban and suburban architecture in the United States.
Dishing the Dirt on Artists: From Renaissance to Modern Art
Learn about artists’ lives and famous artworks in this entertaining trip through art history.
History of Art in New York City from Colonial Times to the Present Day
Explore how New York came to be a global capital of...
Masterpieces of Nepal: Buddhist and Hindu Art in the Himalayas
Explore masterpieces from Nepal across mediums, from richly detailed mandalas to graceful bronze sculptures and spectacular temple...
Masterpieces of Netherlandish Art at the Met
Celebrate the reopening of the Met Museum’s European Paintings gallery with an exploration of Netherlandish art.
Old Masters and Mistresses of the Renaissance and the Baroque
Explore important female and male artists of the Renaissance and Baroque era.
Radical Visionaries: Cézanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh
Explore the art and legacy of Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.
Venice Through the Eyes of Artists
Explore Venice through the eyes of the famous artists who lived and visited there.
What is Jewish Art?
Explore the multiple ways in which Jewish identity has surfaced within, and been influenced by, visual...
Interiors and Architecture: From Classical to Contemporary
Learn about the history of interior design and its evolution over time.