Contemporary Figurative Painting: From Lynette Yiadom-Boakye to Luc Tuymans and Kerry James Marshall
Figurative painting is going through a burst of innovation right now. Examine its resurgence as a response to times of social change, and explore how a time-honored art form is being reinvisioned to address contemporary issues. We will look at painters who push the envelope of figuration: Michaël Borremans, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Marlene Dumas, Nicole Eisenman, Adrian Ghenie, Kerry James Marshall, Jenny Saville, Tschabalala Self, Amy Sherald, Luc Tuymans, Kehinde Wiley, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, among others.
You'll Walk Away with
- An understanding of the evolution of figurative painting
- Familiarity with leading contemporary figurative artists
Ideal for
- Art enthusiasts
- Aspiring and practicing arts professionals
1 section
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Fall 2024
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Section
001 -
Semester
Fall 2024 -
Date
Oct 15 - Dec 3 -
Day
Tuesday -
Time
3:00PM-5:05PM -
Sessions
8 -
Faculty
TBA -
Location
Instructor Led
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