• Learn to identify paintings by the artists covered in the course, and recognize characteristics of art of this time period.
• Learn about the variety of ways in which a work of art can be interpreted.
• Acquire the tools to develop a critical spirit and a personal point of view with regards to the history of art.
• Become familiar with the language and concepts necessary to understand the history of art and to continue studying it in the future.
• Learn to use a knowledge of art history to make sense of life and your experience in the world.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The instructor was excellent, struck all the right notes, opened my eyes to many works new to me, and deepened my understanding of works... This is a life-enriching course" .

"This course was just amazing! The content was structured wonderfully, the chosen paintings discussed with depth and insight, all the important connections necessary to understand the given period were made with precision...intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying".