Exploring the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago museum, this course investigates American art from the Prairie School, Tiffany, the Aesthetic movement, and American Impressionists, among others. Additionally, students will examine Luminist landscapes and the work of modern and contemporary American artists, including, but not limited to, Ivan Albright, Edward Hopper, Barbara Kruger, Georgia O'Keeffe, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, and Grant Wood. Students will develop the ability to look closely at, analyze, and discuss the works presented as they learn about the history, literature, music, and theater of the period in which it was created. This course meets outside the gift shop at the benches, entering the museum from Michigan Avenue.
Note: Art Survey at the AIC: American Art fulfills the Art History requirement for the Adult Continuing Education noncredit Drawing and Painting certificates.
No class on March 21st or April 4th
Registration closes at Noon on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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| Class meeting time | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Saturday |
| Building and room | AIC Front Desk |
| Course number | 2392 |
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