What do paintings tell us about sex? How is art gendered? In this course we will study some of the world’s most beloved pictures guided by expert curators and art historians who step outside of the square, bringing a gendered reading to the masterpieces contained in the magnificent collections that we have been lucky enough to bring to the Coursera platform. In this course you will learn how:
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Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender
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Beginner Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Tiepolo’s Cleopatra
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 32 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
The Culture of Sensibility and the ‘Man of Feeling’
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Gainsborough at the Huntington
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 39 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Sexual Codes in Eighteenth Century French Courtly Painting
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 37 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SEXING THE CANVAS: ART AND GENDER
by KHMay 16, 2017
Very interesting content and insights. I would have liked a bit more of an intro on gender theory and concepts relating to art before jumping into the artwork.
by MBMay 3, 2017
It is an great course with an amazing content!
The only problem is that sometimes it gets extremely monotonous =/
by JQApr 19, 2016
Great Course! I loved looking at the art presented with a different context and understanding. Thanks so much.
by NMAug 23, 2017
Very interesting course. Gives you insights on how gender played an important role in the arts. Also how to differentiate and read work on sexuality and gender.
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