Historical Evolution of Color in Art

Discover how color shaped art history and evolved from prehistoric earth tone pigments to modern synthetic pigments and lights. Jane Wood, our instructor, is an emerging watercolor artist. Her work explores various concepts through watercolor, mixed media, and pastel. Jane gets inspiration from human experience and spiritual connection to invite the viewer to connect to her work. Objectives: · Understand how color evolved throughout history · Identify the science of color creation from each Era · Experiment with an era’s palette to create a small artwork Description: Take a journey through time to discover how color shaped art history and evolved from prehistoric earth tone pigments to modern synthetic pigments and lights. Analyze the cultural significance of color and scientific break-throughs and experiment with historic palettes to create a small artwork. We’ll wrap up with discussion of concepts, your main takeaways, and the palette you chose. · All necessary materials are provided · Bring an apron or wear your painting clothes Only 24 seats are available for this workshop. You must be at least 16 years old or with an adult. This workshop is held at the Grand Theater in Old Town Lewisville. The address is 100 N. Charles Street and we will be in Classroom 1. Please note: To ensure a valid reservation, you must enter your cell phone number in Eventbrite so we can keep you informed of any last-minute updates. This free workshop is sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. We thank the Lewisville Grand Theater and the City of Lewisville for their generosity in the use of a classroom at the Grand. www.visualartleague.org www.lewisvillegrand.com If you have questions, you can reach out to [email protected]