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Course Brief Description:
The Art of Looking at Art is an innovative course that will answer an essential question: How do we look at art? What do we look for, and how do we articulate what we see?
If you are an artist, curator, art and culture manager, art critic and writer, art student, art fan or art appreciator, this course is for you. Through this course, you will develop a new way of examining art—seeing it through the eyes of an artist.
As we move through exhibitions, we might walk slowly or rush. When our eyes stumble upon something, we might stop and move closer. The body itself is a critical responder.
Art can also be noticed while distracted—while walking through the city or as art is hung on our walls at home—as we navigate our daily routines.
In this course, participants will explore and enjoy the experience of viewing art. How can they navigate art, and how far does it take them?
Course Objectives:
Through a mix of interactive activities and discussions, participants will:
- Strengthen their ability to observe and engage deeply with art to analyze, understand and appreciate it.
- Express their thoughts and emotions about artworks through writing.
- Explore different approaches to art criticism and how they shape perception.
- Apply course insights to future museum visits and personal art experiences.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret art critically by observing details, composition, emotional impact and hidden elements within historical, cultural and personal contexts.
- Communicate thoughts on art with confidence by mastering the basics, tools and analytical techniques.
- Draw inspiration from art critics, curators, artists and personal reflection.
- Engage with different forms of art writing—descriptive, analytical and poetic—to capture an artwork’s essence.
Recommended for:
Artists, curators, art and culture managers, art critics and writers, art students, art fans and art appreciators.
Facilitator
An Paenhuysen
Dr. An Paenhuysen is one of the most distinguished professionals in the field of art and creativity. She is a freelance writer, curator and arts educator. She has curated exhibitions at Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum of Contemporary Art in Berlin. Moreover, she coordinated the exhibition Gesture Sign Art: Deaf Culture / Hearing Culture at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien in Berlin. Furthermore, she published a book about the Belgian avant-garde, demonstrating her creative expertise. In addition, she has written for exhibition catalogs and art magazines such as Spex, Artslant and WhiteHotMagazine. Dr. An Paenhuysen has a distinguished professional reputation and a deep passion for art, making her highly qualified to guide and train art appreciators while emphasizing the importance of understanding and analyzing art.
