Uncover how Jewish artists transformed trauma and tradition into the explosive energy of Abstract Expressionism!
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Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm (ET), February 10 - April 7, 2025
Abstract Expressionism allowed Jewish artists to express authentic feeling in the face of the trauma of World War II.
Course Description :
Discover how Jewish artists revolutionized the art world during and after WWII, blending ancient traditions with bold, groundbreaking techniques. As the art scene shifted from Europe to the U.S., figures like Mark Rothko, a Latvian immigrant whose works now command record-breaking prices, redefined creative expression. Dive into the stories and works of pioneers like Adolph Gottlieb, Morris Louis, Lee Krasner, Barnett Newman, and Helen Frankenthaler—artists who channeled post-war resilience into the explosive energy of Abstract Expressionism. This course explores how their Jewish identities and wartime experiences shaped a movement that still resonates today.
Mondays, 12:00-1:30pm (ET)
Dates: Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7
Dr. Batia Cohen earned her Ph.D. in Mesoamerican Studies from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the Universidad Metropolitana in Mexico City. She was an adjunct professor at Florida International University and she has taught in Florida for the past 15 years. Batia has published numerous articles in specialized Art and History magazines. She is currently a collaborator of a cultural magazine in Spanish online; LetraUrbana.com. She is the author of the historical novel Una Amapola Entre Cactus. Batia is a proud Melton graduate and serves on the Melton & More Adult Learning Advisory Board.
