Female archetypes: past and present
Course
In London
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Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
London Jewish Cultural Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 250 VAT exempt -
Sir George Monoux College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Woodhouse College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
King’s College London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
We will explore gesture and body language of the female figure from ancient times, through a variety of cultures to representations of the female form in contemporary media eg fashion and advertising.
We will be making use of a concertina sketchbook throughout the course, sketching at the British Museum and collecting found images from a variety of sources.
This research and mixed media experimental work including drawing, collage and mono-printing will come together to create a series of images that will form a wall-based 'frieze' artwork at the end of the course, inspired by the artists such as Nancy Spero: her dynamic figures and theatrical use of space The final artworks will be photographed as documentation.
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About this course
Make visual research from historical and cultural depictions of the female figure to create a 'concertina' sketch book
Have an understanding of the use of the female archetype in contemporary artistic practice
Work in a sketchbook throughout the course to explore the subject and your own ideas
Make use of composition and juxtaposition to create meaningful personal narratives in your visual work
Make use of collage and mixed media to create a 'frieze' style (wall based) piece of visual work.
A 'concertina' style hard backed A5 sketchbook, available from Cass Art (£7.95).
We will be making visual research off site at the British Museum, directed by a hand-out and supported by the tutor.
Group discussion and sharing ideas with the the group
Plenty of individual support from the tutor
Practical Demonstrations of approaches and techniques
Looking at and learning from, examples of contemporary artists work, specifically Nancy Spero.
Reviews
Subjects
- Media
- Drawing
- Printing
Course programme
The meaning of female archetypes in historical, contemporary and cultural contexts.
Visual research of examples of female figures in the British Museum collection eg. Goddess representations in various cultures including Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Asian
The objectification of the female figure in contemporary media as part of consumer culture
Drawing techniques to create 'expressive' figures
Experimental mixed media approaches to making original imagery eg collage, mono-printing, photocopying, tracing, carbon copying etc
Using a projector to enlarge, repeat and compose drawings to make a 'drawing installation'
Composition and juxtaposition of found images and hand-rendered images to create meaningful personal narratives.
Additional information
Female archetypes: past and present
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Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
London Jewish Cultural Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 250 VAT exempt -
Sir George Monoux College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Woodhouse College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
King’s College London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request