Incomparable Comparisons: An Innovative Art Course
The Friends of the Prado Museum Foundation presents "Incomparable Comparisons" (Comparaciones Incomparables), an innovative online course designed to explore art from a fresh perspective. This program aims to transcend traditional academic art history frameworks by fostering surprising connections and evocative analogies across different periods and cultures. The course highlights the universal, timeless, and multifaceted nature of art, offering a unique and enriching experience for all participants.
Over five engaging sessions, experts from diverse disciplines will present provocative comparisons between carefully selected masterpieces, inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation of artistic creation.
Course Program
Each session will be broadcast live at 6:30 PM (CET) and will be available as a video recording for one month following the live broadcast.
- March 24, 2026: Modeling in Clay, Modeled in Clay. Dissimilar or Similar? by Marta Poza, Professor of Art History, Complutense University. (Video available from March 27 to April 26).
- April 7, 2026: Night Museum. by Juan Manuel Bonet, writer and art critic. (Video available from April 10 to May 10).
- April 14, 2026: Between Books and Paintings: Two-Way Relationships. by María Luisa Cuenca, Head of Library, Archive, and Documentation, Prado Museum. (Video available from April 17 to May 17).
- April 21, 2026: The Imagined Sound. A Look at the Intangible. by Jordi Comellas, musician. (Video available from April 24 to May 24).
- April 28, 2026: Inside (and Outside) the Museum. by Miquel del Pozo, architect. (Video available from April 30 to May 30).
Practical Information
- Format: Online course.
- Registration: Available through the official website of the Museo Nacional del Prado.
- Fees:
- General public: 100 euros.
- Friends of the Museum: 80 euros.
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