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THE ART OF CONVERSATION– round two – a condensed version. Sign up for one session or the entire series! $25 per session - most materials are provided. This class is a conversation about specific historical periods in art & a cursory introduction to a few artists who practiced the specific style. The world has been influenced by art & artists from the beginning of time. From setting trends to reactionary politics. Thinking about & discussing art makes us more aware of society as a whole. Because of the vastness of possibility, & considering information applicability and interest, I will focus, for now, on periods of time in recent years so that we may all feel a real connection to it. Session Two (Wed., February 5, 5:30–7:30pm or until the conversation is complete) Session two starts with the beginning of the 1970’s when critics will say there were no new art movements that dominated the world. Pop art had fizzled out, abstraction had reached a climax & nothing new or radical seemed apparent. In retrospect, however, several new artists clearly did emerge. Coined “Pluralism”, this time in history was typified by no clear movement, but a diversity that was difficult to categorize. Different backgrounds, a combining of materials & thought, women artists such as Faith Ringold, Audrey Flack and Judy Chicago joined the ranks of Romare Bearden, Duane Hanson & Chuck Close. Come discuss, make a little something that mimics the topic’s ideology & stretch your brains as well as let your creative juices flow.