History of Art: from antiquity to the present

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Teaching through lectures and discussions accompanied by representative images from different periods of art history. We will discuss the composition of images, the main characteristics of different movements and styles, the meaning behind their iconography, and the historical context in which they emerged. We will discuss the history of Western art from antiquity to the present day. We won't limit ourselves to Europe! We will also discuss pre-Columbian and American art. My class is aimed at anyone interested in learning about art history, whether for personal enrichment or as a supplement to a school course.

Location

Online from Spain

About Me

I'm a recent visual arts graduate from one of Colombia's most prestigious universities. I graduated with honors, specializing in graphic arts, art history, and photography. I'm passionate about the history of images, as understanding the trajectory of the visual world is crucial to my work as a graphic artist. For me, historical images represent countless references, but they also offer a key to conveying messages through codes we've used for centuries. Art history is a tool for understanding the thinking of a particular era because, ultimately, people paint what they think and what they know. So, what better way to understand the world that came before us than through its own images? I love feeling like an explorer uncovering the mysteries of the past every time I analyze an image to understand its symbolism and the artist's choices. Will you join me on this journey?

Education

Visual Arts degree with a graphic emphasis at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia.

Visual Arts degree with a graphic emphasis at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia.

Experience / Qualifications

Master of Visual Arts from the Pontifical Javeriana University teaches art history with emphasis on iconography, history and symbolism behind the images.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

Spanish

English

Skills

World history

Art history

Art

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

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