Post Impressionism and the Birth of Abstraction

Jan 26, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026

Spots remaining: 9

Description

This course explores Post-Impressionism's bold departure from naturalistic light and color, focusing on the expressive use of form, symbolism, and vivid, often unnatural color. Through the work of C√©zanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, and Matisse, we will trace the movement's challenge to artistic norms and social values‚Äîlaying the foundation for modern art and redefining the artist's role in society.

Date(s)January 26 - March 2, 2026

Class Time(s)Mon 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Instructor Lauren Weingarden

Lauren Weingarden is Professor Emerita of Art History at FSU. Her work explores the intersections of literature and visual art in 19th-century culture, focusing on figures like architect Louis Sullivan, Charles Baudelaire, and Edouard Manet

LocationTo Be Announced

# of Meeting(s)6

Notes

This is an Osher Online class.

Weekly - Mon 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM; 6 sessions starting 1/26/2026, ending 3/2/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)

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