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Vincent Van Gogh: His Life, Art and Legacy (A219)

A – Art History

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Many of Van Gogh’s works are famous worldwide, and we examine those along with others that are less well-known. Before moving to southern France where he painted many of his best-known works, Van Gogh lived and worked around western Europe pursuing a number of professions while experimenting with various styles of painting. Much of that early art is dramatically different from his later works. We follow his travels, see where he lived and worked and explore the evolution of his art.

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This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Jim O’Leary

O’LEARY, JIM–Lifelong science educator with an interest in the intersection of science and art. He became fascinated with Van Gogh’s paintings upon first seeing Van Gogh’s Starry Night many years ago and continues to study the artist and his life.

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