Class Description
To mark the ninetieth anniversary of the Century of Progress exposition, this class will explore the history and visual culture of the fair staged in Chicago in 1933-1934. We will study the fair’s architecture, landscape design, exhibits, special events, and amusements, as well as the fair's significant place in Chicago's history.
Diane Dillon is a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library. She holds a PhD in the History of Art from Yale University.
Materials List
Required
- Instructor-Distributed Materials
Cost and Registration
8 sessions, $320 ($288 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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