Join New Jersey artist, Jennifer Santa Maria, in this 6-part art history series sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
Each month, participants will embark on a journey through art history, exploring diverse movements to understand how different cultures perceive beauty over time. Sessions will consist of a one hour lecture, followed by an engaging one-hour hands-on guided art activity. Join us as we unravel the rich tapestry of human expression through the ages!
The Art History Series will take place at 11am on the 1st Friday of the month September through February.
Each session is suitable as a standalone course and separate registration is required for each individual session. Registration opens 6 weeks in advance of each course. Registration open to Cranbury Public Library Cardholders only. Space is limited.
To learn more about Jennifer Santa Maria you can visit their website here.
Course Calendar
September 6th– Classical Art: Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek and Roman Art (40,000BCE-450CE)
October 4th– Medieval and Renaissance Art: 450CE-1550CE
November 1st– The Dutch Golden Age: Baroque and Romanticism (1600’s-1800)
December 6th– Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau (1860-1910)
January 3rd- Cubism: “Exploring Picasso: A Journey into Cubism and Creativity”
February 7th– Pop Artists: Warhol, Basquiat and Keith Haring