Tuesdays, May 6 – May 27, 6 – 8pm
Henri Edmond Cross. Two Women by the Shore, Mediterranean (detail), 1896. The Barnes Foundation, BF436. Public Domain.
$220; members $198
(4 classes)
About the Class
Join us for a journey through the vibrant world of artists’ palettes. In this course, we will consider how evolving materials and color theories shaped European painting over the past 400 years. Taught by a practicing artist, the class will spotlight works in the Barnes collection and offer insights into the lives of the artists and their color choices during different historical periods. In demonstrations, the instructor will showcase practical applications and techniques that bring these colors to life.
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Barnes classes will:
- Sharpen your observational and critical thinking skills.
- Improve your ability to communicate about art.
- Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.
Instructor
Al Gury
A painter of the figure, landscape, still life and portraits, Gury is represented by F.A.N. Gallery in Philadelphia. His paintings have been exhibited at the National Academy of Design in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania, the US Capitol, Washington and Lee University, and galleries across the country
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