The Nude: Interpretation in Painting

About

This course is designed to develop our ability to see, analyze and create. The main subject of our investigation is the human figure as one of the oldest and most delightful subjects of art. Our work will be a conscientious effort to develop keen perceptual and painting skills, with an emphasis on individual growth and development. You will study the human body as a part of a larger understanding of the origin of art language, not only as representation.
Acquiring fundamental approaches to painting, and to nude painting in particular, will enable you to continue on your own and will help you understand that observational skills are fundamental to any artwork, including abstraction. You will recognize that the long history of figure drawing and painting is an integral part of contemporary art. One of the goals of this class is to establish a practice of painting or drawing within an art historical perspective.
In our studio work, we will investigate image making that uses the figure. As we work with life models, we will employ different learning techniques and approaches—from gestural drawing exercises to sustained painting sessions. Participants are encouraged to pursue their own approach to the human figure, acquiring skills that will be vital to each individual participant’s development

Course leader

Irina Nakhova

Target group

Painting

Drawing

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