July 13-17
Ages 8-12

Art History Applied
392 S California avenue, Palo Alto

$250 half day
(9am-12pm or 12:30 pm-3:30pm)
$450 full day (9am-3:30pm)

This is a great chance to explore art history of humanity in just 5 days: overview most important art styles and movements, get inspiration from masterpieces of the past and develop a better artistic taste. 
Students ​apply this knowledge in practice and bring home beautiful works of art.

Day 1. Ancient world: rhythms and ornaments. Canon of proportions.
Day 2. Medieval Art: rules and exceptions. Introduction to book illustration.
Day 3. Renaissance & Baroque: illusion of a 3-d space. Classical painting techniques.
Day 4. Impressionism: freedom of color and composition.
Day 5. Dada: art as play. Abstract and conceptual art. Final project of a choice.
 
Bring your own lunch and snacks.
All art materials provided.