New ways of reading Classical Sculpture.

Today ancient statues and their copies imbue museums, gardens, and public buildings with elegance and a sense of history. Did you know that their blank eyes and gleaming white surfaces were once covered with paint? Come learn how and why classical statues were painted, and what messages we miss when we ignore their now-invisible colors. We will explore the modern fondness for white marble and how ancient color perception can enrich our awareness of the colors around us. Ultimately, we will learn fresh new ways of reading classical sculpture.

Class Limit: 20