“A marvelous class. Art appreciation where you see famous paintings in a new light. The prof creates multiple opportunities for class participation so we practice speaking in an easy, encouraging environment. Really fun.”
Fall Session II: October 30 through December 18, 2024
- Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
- Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
- Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
- Tuition: $320 (8 weeks) or $280 (7 weeks)
Over the course of eight classes, students will practice their communication skills by debating some of the controversial moments in the history of French art. Topics will include the rivalry between the Academic painters and the Impressionists, the restoration and redesign of historic monuments, revivalist movements and the national myths underlying them, the history of female artists in France, and the social history of art and how the system of commissions and the role of the artist have evolved since the time of Charlemagne. Students will discover the real oppositions and irreducible conflicts that make the history of French art so tumultuous, and will argue their opinions in a series of mock-debates. (B1/B2 Level)