The class will emphasize composition and value design, color value and color field, brushwork, the importance of controlling wetness and treatment of edges. Students will explore the concept of visual space in paintings by reference to Western and Eastern art. Materials are the responsibility of the students, who will each need at least one good brush, size 10 or larger, and tubes of watercolors. The instructor will provide paper for the first class. This class is intended for students of all levels with an interest in this medium.
Students are responsible for purchasing recommended art supplies.
A list of these materials will be available upon request at the time of registration as well as mailed in the class confirmation letter. This is an introductory survey of a wide variety of Oriental rugs from the major weaving areas of the world. The course goal is for participants to develop an appreciation for the aesthetic and utilitarian qualities of a wide range of Oriental rugs. They should also develop an understanding of how these rugs historically have been used in decorative settings and how they also can be used in contemporary interiors. The course is enriched by distinctive collections of antique and contemporary carpets brought to each class and an extensive slide collection showing the history of decoration with orientals in the United States for the colonial period to the present.