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Heroes, Myths, and Monsters  at the Metropolitan Museum: a Six-Part Course  with Jessica Sternbach

Heroes, Myths, and Monsters at the Metropolitan Museum: a Six-Part Course with Jessica Sternbach


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Led by an Expert in Art History this course will examine the legends of the ancient and contemporary worlds. For centuries humans have used art to visualize what was beyond their understanding. From the depths of tragedy to the powerful hope of the sunrise these legendary myths have connected cultures across the globe. Join Context as we delve into the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections to find the greatest stories ever told. 

The Cradle of Legends
This lecture will begin with the heroes, myths, and monsters formed by the earliest civilizations on the African continent.

Blood and Rain
The lecture explores the heroes and monsters of the Ancient American Continents.

The Fertile Crescent
This lecture will travel to the fertile recent to recount the legends and characters that took root there.

Strength and Wisdom
This lecture examines the concept of heroes found on the Asian continent.

The Age of Heroes in Greece and Rome
This lecture will share the greatest legends of the Greek and Roman worlds and the fervent devotion that spread like wildfire through art and architecture

The Dark Ages
In this lecture, we enter the Dark Ages and see the heroes bringing light to a plagued medieval Europe.

The Re-Birth of the Hero
This lecture brings us to the Renaissance and the new humanist hero

Jessica Sternbach began studying Art History at Willamette University and was instantly drawn to the vivid colors and impeccable detail of Northern Renaissance artworks. She continued this passion for the Northern painters throughout her education at the Institute of Fine Arts (MA) and Temple University where she is currently working on her Ph.D. Travel has always been a passion for Jessica who studied abroad in Rome during her junior year at Willamette and returned to the Eternal City for a summer to work at Context Travel’s Rome office. Since that time, she has visited several countries checking off her art “bucket list.” During her time in Los Angeles, she worked at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.

How does it work?
This is a six-part course held weekly and hosted on Zoom. Please check the schedule for the specific dates and times for each lecture. Respectful dialogue will be paramount.

When will I receive the Zoom link?
Your link to enter the Zoom room will be the same for all six sessions. It will be sent to the email address used to place your order 30 minutes prior to each lecture's start time.

Is there a reading list in advance?
Though the course is open to participants with no background on this topic, there is no preparatory reading list. If there are suggested readings for further investigation, these will be provided at the course's conclusion.

How long are the lectures?
Each lecture is 60 minutes long with time for Q&A.

How much is the course?
The course is $210 USD for six lectures.

Is a recording available?
Yes. All registered participants will be sent a recording within 48 hours of each session's conclusion. The recordings are available to re-watch at leisure until 30 days after the course's conclusion.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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