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The Visual Culture of the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893

Oct 20, 2018

This seminar will explore the visual culture of the World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, in conjunction with the Newberry’s fall 2018 exhibition, "Pictures from an Exposition." Each seminar session will begin with a classroom discussion and then move into the galleries where we will examine the original objects on display...

Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (August 7 at 10 am – August 31 at 4 pm): $220
Regular Registration Price (August 31 at 4 pm – first day of class): $242

Members, seniors, and students get a 10% discount.

This seminar is full. Please call (312) 255-3700 to be added to the wait list.

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The Newberry Bookstore will re-open on August 14, and you will once again be able to find most of your assigned books for sale there.

Seminar Description

This seminar will explore the visual culture of the World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, in conjunction with the Newberry’s fall 2018 exhibition, "Pictures from an Exposition." Each seminar session will begin with a classroom discussion and then move into the galleries where we will examine the original objects on display in the exhibition and continue our discussion. Topics to be covered include the planning and construction of the fair; the experiences of fair visitors; and memories of the exposition.

Six sessions. E - $220, L - $242

Diane Dillon is Director of Exhibitions and Major Projects at the Newberry Library. She earned a PhD in the History of Art from Yale University.

Materials List

Required:

  • A selection of shorter materials distributed by the instructor.

First Reading:

  • There is no reading assignment for the first class.

This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.