Ukraine: What is it Known For (Part II)
4-weeks (first 4) | This course is completed
This introductory course aims not only to provide a basic knowledge of Ukraine, its
history and geographic significance, but also to teach about Ukrainian traditions and
Ukrainian visual arts. The Ukrainian cultural heritage includes folk art, Byzantine art,
Gothic art, contemporary art and many other artistic expressions. This class will not
discuss any subjects dealing with the current war.
Gala Leganof
Gala Leganof is a scholar and artist whose work bridges politics and the arts. She earned a B.A. cum laude in International Politics from Marist University and an M.A. from McGill University, where she taught undergraduates and published Understanding American Democracy in the Context of Democracy’s Empirical and Normative Evolution. She pursued further studies in United Nations governance at Columbia University and lectured on international affairs. A lifelong artist, Gala trained with leading artists in Russia, Ukraine, Canada and the U.S., took college arts electives and founded the Leganof Gallery, currently on hold for family reasons.
Rob Cohen
Rob Cohen is a retired technologist and farmer who favors sustainable living. His lifelong interest in science, history and understanding how things work shapes his unique approach to staying connected to nature while living and working in an increasingly unnatural environment.