How to Look at and Understand Great Art

Contemplate the "anti-art" spirit of Dadaism, its nihilistic yet humorous indictment of civilization and bizarre use of unconventional media. In the sensibility of Surrealism, observe its compelling focus on the subconscious and two substyles - dream imagery, with its juxtaposition of objects and settings, and "automatic drawing," eliciting unplanned images from the unconscious.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	How to Look at and Understand Great Art
First Air Date	January 1, 2011
Last Air Date	January 1, 2011
Seasons	1
Episodes	36
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	The Great Courses
Networks	The Great Courses

S01E36

Your Next Museum Visit—Do It Yourself!

The final lecture opens with a detailed and thought-provoking guide to museum-going. Consider ways of making the most of visits to permanent collections and special exhibitions in both large and small museums. Conclude with a sumptuous review involving masterworks from the many eras, movements, and schools you've looked at.

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