ALL1408-C First 6 Weeks Thursday 10:30-11:50 Start Date 30-Jan
Grossman 115 Limit 25
In this course, participants will bring works of art to each class, either originals (paintings, sculptures, textiles, photos, etc), or digital replicas, and together we will discuss why we like them, or not. The hope is that those of you better versed in art appreciation will be able to inform those of us not classically trained, and that all of us will enjoy conversing about what makes our chosen pieces special. There will be no textbook, readings or work outside of class. Participants are asked to bring something special to each class, including the first one. Give it a try!
Assignment: All I ask if that you bring something special to each class, including the first one. If we run out of time to discuss all items, just bring your art back the next time.
Coordinator: Paul Coteus 
Paul is a retired physicist and IBM Fellow. He is not trained in art or art appreciation, nor has he made much in the way of art. That said, he loves experiencing art and often knows what he likes. Some of the most entertaining and enriching classes he has taken at ALL involve a learned discussion of things well outside his field. He hopes this class, focused on discerning why each of us finds a particular work of art appealing (or not), will be similar.
Video/Podcast-Paul Coteus and Steve Munroe “History of Earth”