PRES 000 Exploring the Barnes Foundation - Projects for the Classroom

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course

Celebrated for its exceptional breadth, depth and quality, the Barnes Foundation’s art collection, now in its Parkway location, includes works by some of the greatest European and American masters of impressionism, post-impressionist and early modern art, as well as African sculpture, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, Native American textiles, metalwork and more. In addition to understanding these works within a historical and cultural context, the class considers the “wall ensembles” approach of Dr. Barnes, the intentional combination of works from different time periods, geographic areas and styles for the purpose of aesthetic comparison and study. With featured speakers, lectures and demonstrations, participants create and develop a series of activities and lesson plans designed for classroom application into a range of subject areas and grade levels using the arts to enrich learning for all students.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.