Archive for August, 2009

By Popular Demand: HistoryAtOurHouse Registration Re-Opens Early for 2009-10!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Registration for the American, Ancient, and European history programs for the 2009-10 school year is now open, and will remain open until September 7, via the registration page. ANCIENT HISTORY REGISTRATION Three levels of Ancient history instruction are available in the coming year: Lower Elementary (for students age 6-8) Upper Elementary (for students age 9-11). [...]

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Now adults can enjoy learning history too!

Monday, August 10th, 2009

It’s official.  The HistoryThroughArt program for adults starts this fall! Learn to see history in a new way by combining the abstract lessons of history with the visual power of art! Put away those boring textbooks, and learn to love and understand history by relaxing your way through classes in art appreciation! Go into battle [...]

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So you think you know this painting!

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Of course, you know this painting. But can you name at least ten things in the image that are painstakingly accurate, even though this scene never happened exactly as depicted? Do you understand David’s historical theme, and how he achieved it? Is this image propaganda, or is it one of the greatest paintings ever–or both? [...]

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The Power of Art and History Combined

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

 Who is taking this child? From whom? And to where? What powerful forces are tearing his life apart? How does this dramatically depicted episode help us understand the fall of one civilization, and the rise of another?  For the full image and the answers, subscribe to History Through Art for Adults, coming this fall to [...]

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Learn to Be Inspired by History!

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Who are these women? Why are they in chains?  Which of them is committing a profound act of heroism in this very moment? What does this painting have to say about the course of Western civilization? Find out in History Through Art for Adults, coming this fall to HistoryAtOurHouse! Stay tuned to this blog for [...]

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Coming This Fall: History through Art for Adults

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

  Who are these lovers? Why is she so sad? Why, as he holds her so tenderly, is he tugging on an armband? Why is he wearing an armband in the first place? What force is about to shatter their lives, and the world?   Find out in History Through Art for Adults, coming this [...]

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2009-10 Registration for All Programs Now Open

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Registration for the American, Ancient, and European history programs for the 2009-10 school year is now open via the registration page. ANCIENT HISTORY REGISTRATION Three levels of Ancient history instruction are available in the coming year: Lower Elementary (for students age 6-8) Upper Elementary (for students age 9-11). Junior High (for students age 12-15). AMERICAN [...]

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