School of Beauty — Catalogue

This reading guides you through the history of Western painting as it explores the biblical theme of Adam and Eve. You will see how this theme has been depicted throughout different periods of history, and you will learn about the details of this biblical story that has so greatly influenced the Western collective imagination.

In this lecture, we will have a look at the cultural context of Japanese print during the Edo period, we will present the method to create it, and the great masters of this art. We will also have a look at its' influence on Western art.

In this course, you will discover the fascinating world of the Symbolist movement, one of the most poetic and enigmatic artistic revolutions of the late nineteenth century. Rejecting the materialism and realism of their age, Symbolist artists sought to reveal inner realities—those of memory, imagination, spirituality, desire, and the unconscious. Through the works of artists such as Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon, and many others, we will explore a visual language filled with recurring symbols. Symbolism was far more than an artistic style. It was a cultural movement that transformed literature, music, theatre, and philosophy.

This lecture offers a concise and accessible exploration of the major milestones that have shaped the evolution of photography, from its invention in the 19th century to contemporary practices. It will enable participants to discover the key technical innovations, aesthetic movements, major photographers, and the social, artistic, and documentary uses of photography, in order to understand how photography has transformed our relationship with reality, memory, and the representation of the world. Designed for photography enthusiasts, students, or curious beginners, this course provides the essential tools for developing a critical perspective on the history and challenges of the photographic image.