Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 39 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Six Great Artists Examine six of the greatest artists in history, each representing a different artistic period. For the Renaissance, discover the stunning and revolutionary work of Michelangelo. In the Baroque period, Rembrandt and his fascinating portraits will be studied. J.M.W. Turner will represent the Romantic era, and Edgar Degas- the Impressionists. Gauguin and his dramatic life and work will be the Post-Impressionist example, and Matisse will represent the 20th century and the emergence of Modernism. CE-ART 2227VA, 3 Wed., Oct. 9-23, 1:00- 3:00 pm, Room TBD, $60. S Altman. #87540 Art Stars of the Baroque Era This series of lectures will explore the rich and beautiful Baroque era of the 17th century and the many influential artists that emerged from it. Examine in depth several artists who were emblematic of their time and place: Vermeer of Holland, Caravaggio of Italy, Velasquez of Spain, Van Dyck of England, Rubens of Flanders, and Poussin of France. Also covered will be their contemporaries and the political, social, and artistic climate of the times in each of these countries. CE-ART 2237, 3 Wed., Sept. 11-25, 1:00- 3:00 pm, Room TBD, $65. S Altman. #87541 Architecture of the Third World View architectural images of non-western cultures throughout history, including India, China, Thailand, and Japan, as well as Islamic architecture in North Africa, Spain, Asia, and Venice, and explore their adaptation in Western cultures. CE-CULTR 2016VA, 6 Tues., Oct. 15-Nov. 19, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room TBD, $120. B Levy. #87535 FAMOUS ARTISTS NEW! Famous Women Photographers An exploration of the photography, personal life, and artistic impact of six famous women photographers: Dorothea Lange, Diane Arbus, Vivian Meier, Annie Leibovitz, Sally Mann, and Cindy Sherman. CE-PHOTO 2038, 6 Wed., Sept. 25-Oct. 30, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, Room TBD, $140. S Courtney. #87837 Famous Women Artists An exploration of the art, personal life, and artistic impact of six famous women artists: Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Claudel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and Sally Mann. CE-ART 2296VA, 6 Tues., Sept. 24-Oct. 29, 12:00 noon–2:00 pm, KNC-5, $140. S Courtney. #87514 Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists at the Met Join us for a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a guided tour of the artwork of Mary Cassatt in the American Wing and her fellow Impressionists, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro in European Paintings. Meet inside the Met at the large vase on the right facing the grand staircase. After the tour, you have the option of having lunch together at Le Pain Quotidien (1131 Madison Avenue between 84th & 85th Streets). CE-ART 2226VA, 1 Fri., Oct. 25, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm, $25 (+ $10 payable to instructor for Met Group Tour Fee). S Courtney. #87516 MUSIC APPRECIATION NEW! History of the American Musical For anyone who enjoys music and the theater. American musicals tell stories about social and cultural events through songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Though their primary purpose is to entertain, they do so much more. Musicals have the power to change minds. As the world changes, so has the American musical. Explore these changes from the early twentieth century through modern times. CE-MUSIC 2094, 3 Tues., Nov. 5-19, 6:30- 8:30 pm, KNC-3, $75. L Lush. #87835 An Opera Experience Join us for a lively and informative presentation of several operas. We will explore the history, libretto, and aria highlights, as well as the cultural and social significance of these various operas, including “Porgy and Bess”, “Turnadot” and “Madama Butterfly”. CE-MUSIC 2074VA, 3 Mon., Sept. 23, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $60. J. Mallory. #87763 Music as a Creative Process How does the creation of music compare to other art forms? Learn how the setting, elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm integrate to form a musical work. Sections of famous works from different musical periods will be played in class demonstrating these critical elements. CE-MUSIC 2091VA, 1 Tues., Sept. 17, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $25. D Perkis. #87598