A Guide to Style and Ornament
ARTP1-CE9573
/ $360
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education:
Arts Programs
An introduction to the visual vocabulary of style and ornament in the European and American decorative arts of the 17th through early 20th century, this slide-illustrated course provides essential tools for good appraisal writing and determining the age and origin of an object. Learn to describe the decorative elements that have been carved, molded, painted, or applied to silver, porcelain, and furniture and discuss methods of distinguishing between original forms and later revival derivations. Field trips are planned.
5-session Appraisal Studies elective.
This course is also scheduled for:
SUMMER 2012
Related Subject Areas:
Art Appraisal
Section 1
Tuesday 6:20pm-8:20pm
February 14 - April 10
No class Mar. 13.
8 Sessions
Instructor:
Louise Devenish
Location: Washington Square
