Fall 2025 Visual Arts AV3135 section 001

Medieval to Contemporary Painting Techni

Medieval to Contemporary

Call Number 12890
Day & Time
Location
R 10:00am-4:00pm
401 Dodge Hall
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Naomi Safran-Hon
Type WORKSHOP
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Medieval to Contemporary Painting Techniques explores the fundamental properties of paint materials by studying the paint-making techniques used by old masters of the late Medieval and Renaissance periods up through the contemporary era. Through hands-on work and experimentation, including preparing paint materials themselves, students will gain experience making and working with egg tempera, oil paint, and synthetic materials such as acrylics. They will develop a stronger understanding of how these materials function and how their uses fit into historical traditions and cultural contexts.

Students will participate in weekly material and technique-building workshops. They will be given select open-ended assignments for which they can choose a particular approach to explore. Students will learn how to handle traditional and contemporary materials in compliance with high material safety standards.

Web Site Vergil
Department Visual Arts
Enrollment 0 students (16 max) as of 11:43PM Thursday, April 3, 2025
Subject Visual Arts
Number AV3135
Section 001
Division School of the Arts
Open To Schools of the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Professional Studies
Fee $80 Visual Arts Course
Section key 20253VIAR3135R001