Of classical art, Kenneth Clark writes: “...the Greeks associated their art with their mathematics, as being a demonstration of order, capable of accurate conclusions.” While classical educators rightly cling to both Goodness and Truth, they often loosen their grip on Beauty. Studies of music, theater, and the visual arts tend to wander from any discernable direction, replacing the ancient principles of classical form with the promise of an exhaustive scope and a broad exposure. To re-establish the clarity of traditional tastes, this course will cultivate a proper delight in the sculpture and architecture of the ancient Greeks, understanding it by means of its Egyptian predecessor, its Italian rebirth, and its sudden dwindling in modernity.
- Teacher: Kyle Janke