School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Surrealism and Its Legacy
Rebels and revolutionaries of the Dada and Surrealist movements| Length | Over 6 months |
| Effort | 13 hours per session |
| Price | $ 300 |
| Subject | Art, Design |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
This second course covers the rebels and revolutionaries of the Dada and Surrealist movements including Duchamp, Dali, Magritte, and others. And then we jump across the pond to look at the American succession of the New York School with de Kooning, Pollock, Rothko, Krasner, and many more.
What you'll learn
You will learn:
Cultural and political influences
Vocabulary of art
Identification and understanding of the icons of art history
Course syllabus
Session 1: Pranksters, Tricksters, Revolutionaries
Session 2: Surrealist Dreams
Session 3: The Last Gasp Of Modernism
Session 4: The Romantic Sublime/ American Style
Meet the instructors
Lisa Wainwright
