Saturday Art In Focus

Explore a wide range of modern art concepts, genres and themes in this series of lectures on Saturday mornings. Getting to Grips with Abstract Art Sat 1 April, 11am–1.30pm Coinciding with the exhibition Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality, this session will look at the historical background and rationale of abstract art from Piet Mondrian’s spiritual and regulated abstraction to Jackson Pollock’s drips and splashes and beyond. Led by Frank Woodgate. Ways of Looking: The Golden Section and the Colours Red, White and Blue Sat 6 May, 11am–1.30pm Discover just some of the theories used by artists to bring order and meaning to their work. Begin with the sacred geometry of the Golden Section which has inspired thinkers from all disciplines before exploring the symbolism and significance of the colours red, white and blue. Led by Alexandra Epps. A Brief History of Women in Art Sat 3 June, 11am–1.30pm Although women have been making art for centuries, many female artists have been forgotten or struggled to be recognised in the traditional narrative of the Western canon of art. Explore how women have been represented – and misrepresented – throughout history and how female artists, particularly since the 20th century, have challenged that landscape. Led by Linda Casey. Inspirations of the City: Art of the River and the City Sat 8 July, 11am–1.30pm Discover how the very different landscapes of the River Thames and the City of London have influenced and inspired artists from the historical to the contemporary. Explore views of the river and interpretations of the Thames’ eventful history, as well as the wealth of modern and contemporary public art found in the City of London. Led by Alexandra Epps. An Armchair Tour of Tate Britain and Tate Modern Sat 5 August, 11am–1.30pm Explore two of the world’s most famous art galleries without leaving Chichester. Take a virtual tour through Tate Britain’s collection of British art from the 1500s to the present day, and explore highlights from Tate Modern’s international modern art collection.Led by Ian Swankie.
Admission
Full course £130 Individual sessions £30 To book this individual session please contact reception on 01243 774557 / info@pallant.org.uk

Website
http://pallant.org.uk/art-courses/art-courses/art-courses/art-history-courses/saturday-art-in-focus

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000143?id=EVENT567937