The Art of Architecture – Ancient to the 16th Century
Thu 26 Sep 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Art of Architecture – Ancient to the 16th Century
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!
Join James to travel back in time to explore the origins of architectural design. Moving at a cracking pace from the ancient world to the 16th Century find out how the shapes, forms and styles of building evolve to reflect the society which built them. From pyramids and temples to villas and cathedrals architects invent and develop ideas leaving us iconic and familiar monuments.
Event Information
Price: £15.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Kincaid Hall
Campaign: Autumn Term 2024
Customer Information: Pen and paper may be useful.
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
