European
Art

Greek and Roman Art and Architecture

Discover the foundations of the classical art and architecture in America by exploring the architecture, sculpture, pottery, mosaics and frescoes of the Greeks and Romans.

Masters of the Italian Renaissance

Explore the painting, sculpture and architecture of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael along with other Italian artists such as Masaccio, Donatello, and Botticelli, who came before them to inspire the Italian Renaissance.

A History of Spanish Painting

Spanish artists have made unique and influential contributions to the history of art. Explore each century from the 16th to the 20th century with the work of El Greco, Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, Joaquin Sorolla, and Pablo Picasso.  

Masters of 17th-Century Baroque Art

We’ll compare the Italian works of Caravaggio, Bernini, and Artemesia Gentilleschi with the master works of the Dutch and Flemish artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens. The artistic work of these artists will illustrate the explosive political and religious changes of the 17th century.

British Painting Through the Centuries

Explore the early portraits of Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, and Lawrence. The paintings of Turner and Constable will illustrate the beautiful landscapes of the mid-19th century, followed by the unique work of the Pre-Raphaelites. We’ll close with the modern paintings of Lucien Freud and David Hockney.

French Impressionism

Explore the late 19th-century world of impressionist artists such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, and Cassatt who changed the course of artistic expression and exhibition. They set the foundation for the innovative work of Seurat, Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.