102) Art Around the World
 

Sponsored by The Adult School and the Kemmerer Library Harding Township

In these informative art history lectures, art historian Jay Schuck will lead virtual tours through famous galleries and museums from around the world. 

The Mauritshuis, The Hague: The Mauritshuis is a renowned museum in The Hague, best known for its collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings. Housed in a 17th-century mansion, it features masterpieces by artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt and Frans Hals. Its most famous work is "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Vermeer.

The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam: Housing the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks, this museum showcases his paintings, drawings and letters, giving deep insight into his artistic development and personal struggles. Highlights include "The Bedroom", "Sunflowers" and "Wheatfield with Crows".

The Frick Collection, New York: The newly renovated Frick Collection is an elegant museum in NYC housed in the former mansion of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It features European Old Master paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, with works by Titian, Goya, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Turner. The museum is known for its intimate, domestic setting and exceptional quality of works. Highlights include Rembrandt‘s "The Polish Rider", Vermeer’s "Officer and Laughing Girl" and "The Bullfight" by Edouard Manet.


Additional Information:
Class link will be emailed 12-24 hours prior to start of class.