The History of Landscape Painting in Western Art with Rebekah Compton (Monday, February 19 – March 18 at 11:00am)
This 4-week course will introduce students to the history of landscapes in Western art. Students will learn about artists from Italy, France, England, and America, who were innovated in the genre of landscape painting between 1500-1900. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles and techniques employed for environmental designs in art.
Week 1: Italian Landscapes: Leonardo da Vinci, Giorgione, Titian, Canale (Monday, February 19th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall)
Week 2: English Landscapes: Gainsborough, Constable, and Turner (Monday, February 26th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall)
Week 3: American Landscapes : Cole, Bierstadt, Church (Monday, March 11th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall)
Week 4: French Landscapes: Lorrain, Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh (Monday, March 18th, at 11:00am in Blackmer Hall)
$25 per class or $100 for whole series
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