UIMA presents Masterpieces
Art Through the Ages
All classes will be held from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
To register for any of the sessions listed below, visit "My Training" in Employee Self-Service and enter "MST" in the Training Session Search - "Course Description."
Overview: Dale Fisher, UIMA's Curator of Education, will be showcasing The University of Iowa's own Masterpieces. “Art through the Ages," the theme for 2012, will be held each month and will feature a specific moment in time where both art created and art influenced by that era will be discussed. In addition, you will learn how these masterpieces are connected to The University of Iowa.
Join us for a memorable experience where art and time collide. A "Certificate of Completion" is available for those interested.
Works of Ancient Art, Part One - January 11
A look at ancient ceramics from the ancient world. While the works are thousands of years old, the issues of classification remain similar to the present time; when does a work cease being functional and become decorative? While some works have a clear functional purpose, others are more mysterious. Explore the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and Etruscan cultures, and view some of their contemporary counterparts through works in the UIMA Collections.
Works of Ancient Art, Part Two - February 8
Continuing our look at ceramics from the ancient world, explore sculptural representations of figures, scenes from daily life, and functional works from Ancient Mexico. See works of contemporary sculptors who work with similar themes and subject matter in the present day and other geographic locations.
European Paintings & Prints - March 14
What makes modern art modern? Depending on the source material, modern art started as early as the 1300’s or as late as the late 19th century. This session will discuss some of the characteristics that define modernism…as it applies to art produced in Europe between the 14th and 19th centuries. From Spanish religious icons by anonymous artists, to masters of painting and printmaking in the period when the center of the art world was Paris, explore stylistic and historical contexts as art transitioned from being the domain of the Church to more secular themes.
Early 20th Century Works from Europe & the United States - April 11
Early 20th Century Works in Europe and the United States are as varied as the land and people of the United States. From traditional portrayals of the physical world to conceptual representations of reality, the scope of early 20th century art incorporates many different perspectives. Revolutionary visions broke with conventional representational works as artists explored modern ideas and modes of expression. The pervasive influence of the mass media led artists and their audience to consider their lives in imaginative ways, influenced by popular culture.
Africa is a continent of immense diversity, encompassing hundreds of ethnic groups, belief systems and ways of life. The University of Iowa Museum of Art Collections of African Art reflects ideas and beliefs expressed in visual form by artists whose work emerges out of long-standing traditions. While there is a vibrant contemporary art scene in Africa today, the works represented in the program are what could be called traditional. African cultures were long believed to be static, leaving no room for individual artistic expression or stylistic change, but recent scholarship and a deeper understanding of African cultures and history reveal great artistic innovations as artists experiment and absorb new influences. The following interrelated themes will be explored: cultural beliefs and values, civic ideals and practices, symbols of power, authority, and governance, patterns of change, and status symbols.
Attend three classes during the spring semester and receive a "Certificate of Completion." Print your "My Training" - "Completed Courses," highlight the attended courses and send to UI Learning & Development, 121-51 USB, and a "Certificate of Completion" will be campus mailed to you.