Class Full – Registration Closed
Dream Worlds: Chagall and Dali
In-Person – Friday 10:10 am – 11:50 am
March 15, 22, April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
(No classes on March 29th and April 12th)
Chagall and Dali explored the worlds of dreams. Both similarities and profound differences in approaches and attitudes underpin the foundation for their works. The individual artist allows us into a very private space of his imagination. This course also includes other artists of the period. We consider why Chagall never became a part of the Surrealist group, and the origins of his unique dream memories. Join me for a thrilling deep dive into their worlds.
- Week 1: Chagall and Dali – understanding their motivations
- Week 2: Chagall – early life and challenges of prejudice and wars
- Week 3: Chagall – a deeper understanding of his profound symbolism in dreams
- Week 4: Chagall – long life and broad view of humanity viewed through his art
- Week 5: Dali – early life, education, and family
- Week 6: Dali – artists who shared a point of view of Surrealism
- Week 7: Dali – influence on the world, use of the bizarre
- Week 8: Wrap up – compare and contrast the two artists and their works and influence
May include some material from a previous course.
Darby Cartun earned a BS from Syracuse University and an MAT from Sacred Heart University. She is a passionate lover of the arts with a desire to share ideas and theories. Her radio talk broadcast is heard on 1490 WGCH every weekday afternoon, 12:30pm-1:00pm (www.wgch.com). She is also the founder of Museum Comes to You, which services senior centers, men’s groups, and assisted living residences in Connecticut and New York.