Fall 2016
Events
The Snowy Day
December 18, 2016
Peter wakes up to a winter wonderland and discovers the year’s first snowfall. Follow him as he makes footprints and snow angels, and even tries to save a snowball. Then, look at a snowy landscape by Alfred Sisley and draw your very own wintry scene.
Dream Bedroom Diorama
December 17, 2016
Vincent van Gogh once lived in what he called his Yellow House. He made a painting of his bedroom that had blue walls, a green window and yellow chairs, with everything in its place. He loved it so much that he made three paintings of his bedroom. Think about your dream bedroom, what color it might be and what furniture you might have, and create a dream bedroom diorama using small boxes and mixed media.
Early Italian and Spanish Art: Embodying Miracles
December 17, 2016
View the miraculous as seen through the eyes of early Italian and Spanish artists such as Rexach, Baciccio, and Bassano.
Lives of the Artists: Unexpected Encounters
December 11, 2016
Isamu Noguchi worked in Brancusi’s Paris studio from 1927 to 1929, an experience that profoundly influenced him. Less well known is Noguchi’s experience at the Mexico City Mercado Abelardo L. Rodríguez in 1936, where he created a significant sculptural mural at a site supervised by Diego Rivera. Explore works and artists that bridge two continents.
States of Mind: Picasso Lithographs 1945–1960
December 10, 2016
Examine works by Picasso in the exhibition States of Mind that trace the evolution of individual compositions from the 1940s and 1950s through multiple states, subtle adjustments and radical revisions.
Tall Figures
December 9, 2016
Alberto Giacometti looked carefully at people and described his experience through sculpture. Find inspiration from one another—the way you might see each other stand, walk or move—and create a tall figure using wire and foil.
The Snowy Day
December 4, 2016
Peter wakes up to a winter wonderland and discovers the year’s first snowfall. Follow him as he makes footprints and snow angels, and even tries to save a snowball. Then, look at a snowy landscape by Vincent van Gogh and draw your very own wintry scene.
The Caravaggio Effect
December 3, 2016
One of the most influential artists of the 17th century, Caravaggio inspired artists to emulate the effects he achieved with the dramatic use of light and shadow. Learn about artists whose works reflect his influence including giants Rembrandt, Rubens, and Ribera; as well as Caravaggisti, those who imitated his style. Even without works by Caravaggio, his impact will be evident.
Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
December 2, 2016
Part thriller, part comedy, part tragedy, Shoot the Piano Player relates the adventures of mild-mannered piano player Charlie (Charles Aznavour) as he stumbles into the criminal underworld and a whirlwind love affair.
Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
November 18, 2016
Scheming lovers Julien (Maurice Ronet) and Florence (Jeanne Moreau) engineer the “perfect murder” of her husband. But when Julien becomes trapped in the elevator mere floors away from his recent victim, the perfect murder quickly becomes imperfect.