For the Love of (Even More) Art: Matisse and the "Wild Beasts" Art Movement




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ClassGraphic Are you curious about how artists moved away from traditional representational art into cubism, expressionism and abstraction? Are you interested in learning how a short-lived art movement, Fauvism, influenced at least five generations of artists? Do you want to learn about how the artists of this movement created works that uplift our moods? Then join us this summer as we explore the “Wild Beasts” or Fauvists, the name given to the artists who ushered in the individualistic nature of the modernist era. We will delve into understanding Fauvism as an art form and study the works of its founders, Henri Matisse and Andre Derain, as well as those of Emilie Charmy, Suzanne Valadon and others. We’ll learn how the Fauvists used color and dramatic brushstrokes to project a mood and establish a structure within the work of art without having to be true to the natural world or the limitations of the canvas. We’ll also investigate how the Fauvists directly influenced modern art and artists such as Picasso, Kandinsky and Kirchner. A field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago to view great works of art is also planned. All are welcome for an enlightening and joyous learning experience.
 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
Wieboldt Hall

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/7/2026 - 7/28/2026 Weekly - Tue 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM Chicago, Wieboldt Hall  Map Dorothy Balabanos  ; Timothy Atkins 

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