The Art of Architecture – 17th Century
Thu 24 Oct 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Come and explore the history of architecture from its beginnings in the ancient world to the present time. This three lecture overview with James Willis will take you to ancient Egypt and Rome, the French Cathedrals, English Country gardens, modern New York and so much more!
The renaissance began an exploration of ideas which influenced architectural design over the following centuries. Starting with the most famous of architects, Andrea Palladio, find out why 17th century buildings are so big, the difference between garden design in Italy and England, and how architecture during this period becomes truly international.
This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series
Event Information
Price: £15.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Kincaid Hall
Campaign: Autumn Term 2024
Customer Information: Please bring a Pen and Paper
Your Tutor
Name: James Willis
Bio: James is a highly motivated artist and arts educator with over 20 years of teaching and management experience. He has taught fine art and art history at all levels from GNVQ1 to final year BA degree. He founded the Letchworth Arts Centre and is currently Resident Artist and adult learning consultant and tutor at Sir John Soane’s Museum. His areas of special interest and study include Fine Art and the Academic Tradition, Painting techniques and concepts, Georgian Architectural Drawing and its Historical Context, the Development of British Art in the 18th Century and the Art and Social Context of Renaissance Venice as well as contemporary approaches to traditional subject matter.
Department: Humanities
