Dave's Art History Classes Courses

Craft Versus Fine Art

Explore the distinction between craft and fine art through various mediums, techniques, and historical examples, from ancient ceramics to modern collages.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Italian Renaissance

Explore the artistic revolution of 15th-16th century Italy, from Giotto to Titian. Discover masterpieces, innovations, and cultural impact of this transformative period.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pattern & Texture

Explore visual elements in art through illuminated manuscripts, marble, frottage, and trompe l'oeil techniques. Discover pattern types and their impact on artistic expression.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scale, Repetition, and Unity

Explore scale, repetition, and unity in art through famous works, analyzing techniques used by renowned artists to create visual impact and meaning.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pablo Picasso

Explore Picasso's life, artistic evolution, and influential works, from early drawings to Cubism, examining his relationships, patrons, and historical context.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sculpture

Explore diverse sculptural techniques, from ancient to contemporary, covering subtractive and additive processes, relief types, and environmental installations.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Balance

Explore symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance in art through famous works and diverse examples, enhancing visual analysis skills.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Art Between the Wars

Explore artistic movements and influential works from the interwar period, including Art Nouveau, De Stijl, and Bauhaus, and their impact on design and popular culture.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Post-Impressionism

Explore Post-Impressionism's key artists and techniques, from Seurat's pointillism to Cezanne's innovative still lifes and Gauguin's vibrant works, in this concise art history lesson.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Color

Explore color theory, its applications in art, and various color schemes through famous paintings. Learn about hue, value, and artistic techniques like pointillism and chiaroscuro.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Painting

Explore painting techniques, styles, and iconic works throughout art history, from prehistoric cave art to modern masterpieces and contemporary methods.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Space and the Illusion of Space

Explore artistic techniques for creating depth and dimension in visual art, including perspective, scale, and spatial relationships.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Photography

Explore the evolution of photography, from early daguerreotypes to modern art, examining its impact on science, politics, and society through various historical and contemporary examples.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

French Art - Romanticism & Realism

Explore French Romanticism and Realism through iconic artworks, examining their historical context, techniques, and cultural impact on 19th-century art movements.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Italy in the 14th Century

Explore 14th century Italian art, focusing on Renaissance beginnings, key artists, and evolving techniques. Examine iconic works and their historical context.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video