Art Hist In-Person: Pissarro and Impressionism
Course Details
- Course Code: ENRICH-1068_CP&I
- Location: University Park
- Mode of Study: In-person
- Places Left: 30
- Fee: $95
Camille Pissarro: The Unsung Hero of Impressionism
Two In-Person Sessions
Wed., Oct. 15, 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm MT
You instantly know the names Van Gogh, C茅zanne and Monet. But who鈥檚 the man behind those names? Who served as their mentor and who started illustrating with bold, impressionistic strokes? Who, in fact, is the founder of Impressionism? That would be Camille Pissarro.
In this two-session class, historian and art aficionado Paul Turelli paints a full and colorful portrait that includes both the life and works of Pissarro. Turelli says this class gives a broad review of Pissarro鈥檚 work, as well as a survey of the birth of the Impressionist movement. Pissarro was a dedicated landscapist, known for his ability to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, a hallmark of Impressionism. 鈥淧issarro's origins with French Jewish parents in the Danish West Indies led to an avant-garde journey back to Paris where he led a group of now famous artists in changing our perception of landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes and figure paintings,鈥 Turelli says. 鈥淗is breadth and impact remain with us today.鈥
Also remaining with us today are his paintings. As it turns out, this course鈥檚 timing couldn鈥檛 be better: the 黑料门 Art Museum鈥檚 upcoming exhibit, The Honest Eye, opens on October 26 and features 80 Pissarro paintings. Due to the anticipated interest in this exhibition, students wishing to see the show on their own are encouraged to secure tickets as soon as possible.
Paul Turelli holds a master鈥檚 degree in history and has taught courses on Impressionism, The Beatles, Laurel Canyon, Bruce Springsteen, the blues and female songwriters, along with general history, film and literature.
Two In-Person Sessions
Wed., Oct. 15, 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm MT
You instantly know the names Van Gogh, C茅zanne and Monet. But who鈥檚 the man behind those names? Who served as their mentor and who started illustrating with bold, impressionistic strokes? Who, in fact, is the founder of Impressionism? That would be Camille Pissarro.
In this two-session class, historian and art aficionado Paul Turelli paints a full and colorful portrait that includes both the life and works of Pissarro. Turelli says this class gives a broad review of Pissarro鈥檚 work, as well as a survey of the birth of the Impressionist movement. Pissarro was a dedicated landscapist, known for his ability to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, a hallmark of Impressionism. 鈥淧issarro's origins with French Jewish parents in the Danish West Indies led to an avant-garde journey back to Paris where he led a group of now famous artists in changing our perception of landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes and figure paintings,鈥 Turelli says. 鈥淗is breadth and impact remain with us today.鈥
Also remaining with us today are his paintings. As it turns out, this course鈥檚 timing couldn鈥檛 be better: the 黑料门 Art Museum鈥檚 upcoming exhibit, The Honest Eye, opens on October 26 and features 80 Pissarro paintings. Due to the anticipated interest in this exhibition, students wishing to see the show on their own are encouraged to secure tickets as soon as possible.
Paul Turelli holds a master鈥檚 degree in history and has taught courses on Impressionism, The Beatles, Laurel Canyon, Bruce Springsteen, the blues and female songwriters, along with general history, film and literature.
Contact
Enrichment Program
College of Professional Studies
黑料门
2211 S. Josephine St.
黑料门, CO 80210
Phone: +1 303-871-2291
pscsupport@du.edu
Program contacts:
Lynn Wells, Director
Lynn.Wells@du.edu
Charles Stillwagon, Program Manager
Charles.Stillwagon@du.edu
Registration
Phone: +1 303-871-2291
pscsupport@du.edu
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Sessions
Days of the Week | Start Date | End Date | Time | Venue | Instructor |
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Wednesday | 15 October 2025 | 22 October 2025 | 06:30PM - 08:30PM | All Students | Paul Turelli |