In this course, students will be introduced to about 15 masterpieces, each from a different historical great. Together, we will be decoding the artist's choices, both in studying how they manipulate light, space, and perspective, and in understanding their large compositional shapes, color palettes, style, and techniques.

Learning by “imitation” is mostly how we learn. The great masters, through art history, were also influenced and found inspiration by studying the artwork of those who came before them.

The ultimate goal is for the student to work on creating their own original artwork inspired by these pieces.

Some things to do before the first class:

1. Purchase the required materials below. Although you are paying a fee for the supplies, the list

   below will be for your individual use only. All the rest will be provided (a portfolio made by Ms.

   Frank, a mini sketchbook for weekly home sketching, paint, special papers, paintbrushes, pastels,

   scissors, watercolors, glue, fine line pens, various substrates, etc.)

   
   

   I attached some links to give you an idea of what some of these materials look like. Feel free to use what you already have, to add what you don't own yet, and to buy them somewhere else if you would prefer.
   

2. Students will occasionally need to be able to print out images at home. Please let Mrs. Frank know if this is going to be a problem for your family.
   

3. Please bring to the first day of class: Some of your own drawings