"I know what I like," or "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," are comments often invoked in discussions of visual art objects and artists. And who hasn't seen someone standing before a modern art canvas, shaking their head in dismissal of a painting that bears no resemblance to its title. This may be how many individuals assess the value of art.

The value society assigns to art, however, extends beyond personal opinion and depends on factors such as provenance, the artist's reputation, scarcity, and market demand. Artistic expressions give tangible form to feelings and ideas. More than decoration or self-expression, an aesthetic experience involves a sensory and emotional engagement with the artwork and, by extension, the artist. How art is valued reflects how individuals connect with the artist.

This class will examine any number of paintings throughout history through society's lens to define value. Participants will discuss why some art is highly valued, while the work of their peers is catalogued with seemingly less worth. This is particularly true of women artists. As new millionaires enter the art market, the price and public accessibility of art may be affected.

COURESE LEADER
Dr. Christina Kales has taught several art history classes with the Evergreen Forum. Her classes discuss the work of individual artists as reflecting the history of the period.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note: This class will NOT meet on 10/9.

This Evergreen Forum course takes place in-person only and will not be recorded. No zoom or virtual attendance will be available for this course.Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Please submit a request form by following the link here to apply.

REFUND INFORMATION
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If you do need a refund, checks are issued for cash, check, and credit card payments; electronic payments are refunded electronically. Refund processing takes approximately 2 weeks.Refunds requested up to 6 business days before class are issued minus a $15 processing fee;no refund is offered 5 business days or less before class begins.No refund is offered for programs costing $15 or less, and a $15 processing fee applies to those who register for the same program more than once.