Close-Looking Immersion: Memling’s Portrait of a Man
Wednesday, April 9, 12 – 1:30pm
Hans Memling. Portrait of a Man (detail), 15th century. The Barnes Foundation, BF440. Public Domain.
$40; members $36
About the Class
Have you ever spent 90 minutes looking at a single work of art? It is remarkable what you start to notice—little details, individual brushstrokes, overall harmonies—when you give yourself the time and space to look carefully. In this series, we use the Barnes Method, an object-focused approach to art appreciation, to help you gain a deeper visual understanding of an iconic work in our collection. This month, we’ll unpack Hans Memling’s Portrait of a Man. These immersive sessions are perfect for both seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers wanting to slow down and dedicate time to looking, thinking, and discussing art.
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Barnes classes will:
- Sharpen your observational and critical thinking skills.
- Improve your ability to communicate about art.
- Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.
Hans Memling. Portrait of a Man, 15th century. The Barnes Foundation, BF440. Public Domain.
Instructor
William Perthes
Perthes is the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes. He has taught courses at the Barnes as well as the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and West Chester and Villanova Universities. His scholarship focuses on American modernism and the abstract expressionist painter Robert Motherwell.
Barnes Method
Barnes Method courses follow the teachings of Albert Barnes and Violette de Mazia. Classes focus on rigorous formal analysis and direct visual engagement with works of art. In this method, close looking at art helps build critical-thinking skills that can be carried beyond the gallery walls.
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