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Art History 101: Introduction: the Forms and Materials of Visual Art; Prehistoric and Ancient Art

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

This talk will provide an overview of the vocabulary and methodological perspectives used by art historians, including formal analysis and issues of style; the idea of historical periods of art; and the expression of cultural ideals in a society’s artistic styles and iconography. We will also briefly survey the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic age […]

$20

Super Saturday – The Fantastical Art of Alebrijes

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Alebrijes by designing your own 3D model animals using colorful paint pens. Unleash your creativity and bring these fantastical creatures to life in a fun and artistic way. Join us for this hands-on workshop and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico! Free with Registration Get Your Tickets

Art History 101: Arts of Antiquity: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

This talk will examine the shift from Archaic to Classical art in ancient Greece, and follow the legacy of humanism and realism in the regions that responded to (and in many cases) adopted the Greek style(s) of figurative art, particularly the Etruscans and Romans. $17 Members & Teachers | $20 General Admission Get Your Tickets