Dr. Batia Cohen offers engaging art history lectures that bring artists, movements, and hidden stories in art to life. Drawing on decades of research and teaching, her talks combine visual analysis, historical context, and storytelling to help audiences see familiar works—and overlooked artists—in entirely new ways
Art History Lectures
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Sample Lecture Topics
Three Notable Women Artists
An exploration of three groundbreaking artists—Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, and Helen Frankenthaler—and how they challenged artistic conventions while shaping the cultural conversations of their time.
The Life & Work of Camille Pissarro
A fascinating look at the “Father of Impressionism,” examining his artistic innovations, his Jewish heritage, and how his experiences and ideals shaped his revolutionary approach to painting.
The Jewish Surrealists
An exploration of Surrealism and its connections to Jewish artists and intellectual traditions, examining how artists influenced by Freud & the subconscious reshaped modern art.
Perfect for museums, libraries, cultural organizations, universities, and lifelong learning programs, these lectures invite audiences to look closely, ask questions, and discover the deeper narratives behind great works of art.
Lectures can be developed to the interests of your audience.
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Interested in hosting Dr. Batia Cohen as one of your lecturers? Fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch.
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Dr. Cohen has presented lectures at the following institutions and organizations. The list below represents a selection of venues and is not all-inclusive.
University of Miami Osher Lifelong Learning Inst.
Jewish Community Centers (JCC) of Miami Beach
Kalos Music & Art School
Friedman Stirling Road Branch Library
Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Inst.
To view upcoming classes and lectures, please visit this page.
