Trace the evolution of artistic subjects from ancient narratives to modern portraits, exploring how artists from Rembrandt to Warhol have defined what we see and why.

Choosing a subject is one of the first decisions an artist makes. This lecture will look at the many subjects artists have chosen throughout history and how they have changed and evolved. We will look at the narratives of the ancient Near East, the still lifes of the Dutch Baroque, the landscapes of the Hudson River School, and portraits of artists as varied as Rembrandt, Van Eyck, and Warhol, among many others.

CCMoA Docent Suzanne Altman is an art educator and art historian who has presented art and art history programs throughout New York, New Jersey, and Cape Cod for both adult and teenage audiences. Sue is a painter who works out of her in-home studio in South Yarmouth. See her work at www.suealtmanart.com or on Instagram @artworkshudson