visual art seminars
Painting seminar
The aim of the seminar is to explore different ways of expression, the various materials and techniques alongside the understanding of the basic concepts of painting, the acquaintance with the phenomenon of art on a theoretical basis and the development of the students' skills.
The course includes discussions on composition, drawing, color theory, realistic and non-realistic representation, modern art movements and avant-garde practices, as well as the evolution of artistic techniques and themes from the Renaissance to contemporary art. In addition, participants will be introduced to the process of art criticism and the analysis of works of art, examining the development of these practices throughout art history up to the present day.
The seminar is recommended for both beginners and individuals (architects, designers, photographers, and other creative professionals) who wish to expand and enrich their existing knowledge. Participation in a painting seminar offers the opportunity to develop essential skills in visual perception, artistic expression, and creative thinking. Through systematic practice, participants learn to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, explore alternative solutions, and cultivate decision-making skills within the creative process.
At MOKUME art studies, the educational approach emphasizes experiential learning and free artistic exploration, encouraging self-confidence and personal expression. Through this journey, participants discover new aspects of themselves, broaden their horizons, and engage meaningfully with the joy of creative practice.
Can I attend the seminar individually / alone?
No. It is necessary to create a group of at least 4 people.
Maximum number per group 10 people.
When do the seminar classes take place?
Each annual course cycle lasts 28 weeks and includes one three-hour class per week. The seminar usually takes place from October to May. The detailed program is announced at the beginning of each academic year.
Additional use of painting workshop
Throughout the duration of the seminar, the participants are given the possibility of free use of the painting workshop for an additional afternoon per week.
CURRICULUM
1st annual cycle
- The fundamental visual elements of painting. Point-line-plane.
- Color fields.
- Tones and tonal gradations.
- Light and shadow in representational and abstract drawing.
- The composition. Geometric forms within color fields and the application of tonal values. Exploration of scale, balance, and visual weight.
- Drawing from observation. The object and the "Still Life".
- Fundamental principles of drawing through observation. Composition, placement, proportions.
- Tonal values as a means of conveying volume and color within a composition.
- Introduction to color. Warm and cool colors. Complementary pairs.
- Color compositions.
- The opposite meanings of colors.
- The color applied to objects. Drawing from observation.
- Exploration of space (background) and the concept of depth.
- (The lessons of each unit include exercises with pencils, charcoal, acrylics or watercolors . The course is completed with the implementation of a project).
CURRICULUM
2nd annual cycle
- Fundamental principles of drawing: the human figure and the model. Historical overview of the subject.
- The portrait in modern art.
- Expansion of the imaginative and surreal portrait.
- The mask. Constructions with a variety of materials.
- The body. Basic human proportions.
- Drawing from a model.
- The space. Real and imaginary space. The depth on the two-dimensional surface. Fundamental principles of atmospheric perspective.
- The geometric perspective. The horizon line and vanishing points.
- Landscape and topography.
- Natural and built environment.
- The inner imaginative landscape.
- Words and texts as sources for the creation of images.
- Text as an element within visual art.
- (The lessons of each unit include exercises with pencils, charcoal, acrylics or watercolors . The course is completed with the implementation of a project).
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