Interacting with Art History | Ancient Greece to the Renaissance

Resource person: Alicia Nilo | Education Coordinator

Location: Room 202 | 415 E. Sheridan St, Newberg, OR, 97132

Description:

This class combines a series of short lectures on a topic and a hands on project related
to that theme. The series of themes range from ancient Greece and Rome to The Renaissance.

*NOTE: Specialized products will be purchased by the instructor especially for this workshop. A $10 materials fee must be paid to the instructor upon arrival at first day of class. 

 

Class 1: Drawing and preparatory techniques

• Create ink from Oak Galls an ancient technique for ink making

• Do a drawing project with Charcoal and Ink

• Discuss transferring techniques

Class 2: Frescos (Ancient Greece and Rome)

• Learn about the technique of fresco and its use throughout history

• Create a small fresco based on historic fresco examples

Class 3: Frescos (Renaissance Rome)

• Learn about the Resurgence of Ancient themes during the Renaissance and discuss several well known fresco’s from this period.

• Create a second fresco

Class 4: Medieval Gilding

• Learn about the Medieval period, Major themes. Explore why this style became prevalent during this period.

• Create personal Icon (Both religious and non-religious images available)

Class 5: Gilding

• Discuss symbolism in these works, look at examples and have discussion.

• Create second Icon with a modern twist.

Available: 10/12

Price: $160.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 16+ on the day of the activity

Notes: $10 materials fee required on the first day of class.

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