Madison Library Minicourses
Friends of the Madison Public Library announce that registration opened on August 23 for three Fall 2021 Zoom minicourse offerings:
“19th-century European Art: Romanticism to Post-Impressionism,” by Dr Kimberly Rhodes, Professor of Art History, Drew University; 5 Mondays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; September 20, 27, October 4, 11 and 18.
The 19th century was a period of dramatic transformation for the visual arts: artists began to seek inspiration in their imaginations, make overtly political art that responded to contemporary events, and question long-standing artistic traditions. Simultaneously, new industrially produced materials became available that allowed artists to experiment with such aesthetic attributes as color and texture in exciting ways. Society itself was also changing rapidly, as populations moved from rural to urban environments, transportation allowed for ease of travel, European nations expanded their global power through imperialism, and women and people of color sought equal rights. This course will consider these topics and many others through a chronological discussion of the major movements of the century, including Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.
”Churchill,” by Dr. Jonathan Rose by Professor of History, Drew University; 5 Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; September 21, 28, October 5, 12 and 19.
Winston Churchill (along with Adolf Hitler) is one of the most consequential and intensely studied figures of modern times. For half a century he was an electrifying presence in British politics, holding (at various points) nearly every important post in the British cabinet. He led his country to disaster in the First World War and to victory in the Second World War. He switched parties twice, in part because he was too independent to fit into any conventional ideological category. He inspired fierce loyalty in some, while others were absolutely determined to keep him out of power. And he was a bestselling writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the author of histories, biographies, war reportage, literary criticism, and even a novel. This course explores — and attempts to explain — the life and times of this extraordinary, ingenious, and often contradictory figure.
“The History of U.S. Constitutional Themes and Concepts” by Dr. Ian Drake, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law, Montclair State University; 5 Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; September 22, 29, October 6, 13 and 20.
Topics include 1) The Power of the Supreme Court: Judicial Review, 2) The Freedom to Think: The History of Free Speech in America, 3) The “Robber Barons” and the Trusts: The Court and Corporations, 4) Substantive Due Process: The Most Important Doctrine You’ve Never Heard Of and 5) Leviathan Lives: Federal Power and the Commerce Clause.
The tuition for one course is $95.00. An additional course for the same individual is $65.00 each. Couples in the same household pay only one tuition to use one screen. No refunds or credit will be given once the course begins. You may either register by mail or online at minicoursesmadisonlibrary.org. Checks made payable to Friends of the Madison Public Library may be mailed to Minicourses at Madison Library, P.O. Box 1341, Madison, NJ 07940. These courses are organized by the Friends of the Madison Public Library, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go to the Madison Public Library.
These virtual non-credit courses are intended for the general public with no prerequisites or examinations. For more information email minicoursesmadisonlibrary@gmail.com or leave a phone message at 929-450-7940.
