Lee KRASNER<br/>
<em>Combat</em> 1965 <!-- (recto) --><br />

oil on canvas<br />
179.0 x 410.4 cm<br />
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br />
Felton Bequest, 1992<br />
IC1-1992<br />
© Lee Krasner/ARS, New York. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
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Colour: One-Day Course

Sat 31 Aug, 9.30am–4pm

Lee KRASNER<br/> <em>Combat</em> 1965 <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 179.0 x 410.4 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Felton Bequest, 1992<br /> IC1-1992<br /> © Lee Krasner/ARS, New York. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia <!--5213-->
Past program

NGV International

(enter via North Foyer)
Ground Level

Enrolments are still open for our Online Course: Colour, commencing 25 October. Learn more >

Immerse yourself in the science, psychology and spectacle of colour in this rich one-day intensive designed for adult learners, educators and those wishing to expand their knowledge of colour, with a focus on art and design histories and inventions.

Spend the day at the NGV learning from NGV curators and conservators, featuring a special presentation by guest colour expert David Coles, founder of Langridge Artist Colours, on the history of pigments and their development across the centuries. Through studying works in the NGV Collection by artists such as Lee Krasner, Josef Albers and more, discover the science behind colour and its symbolic use in art and design around the world.

Lunch will be provided via a voucher to be redeemed onsite at Gallery Kitchen or Tea Room.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this one-day course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain an introductory understanding of the science of colour and the factors that contribute to colour perception.
  • Describe and analyse the use of colour in works of art and design in the NGV Collection.
  • Discuss the history of artist pigments and identify technological developments in colour pigments visible in works in the NGV Collection.
  • Identify and discuss the influence of colour on art and design across different times and contexts.

INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATORS

Colour offers an inspiring and creative professional learning opportunity for teachers of all levels and subjects. Colour meets the following AITSL standards:

  • Know the content and how to teach it (2.1)
  • Engage in professional learning (6.1)
  • Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community (7.4)
  • A certificate of professional learning is available on request.

    COURSE OUTLINE

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • NGV Collection Tours with Ted Gott, Curator, International Art, NGV
  • Colour and Ochres in First Nations Art with Genevieve Sullivan, Conservator of Indigenous Art, NGV
  • Colour in Fashion with Katie Somerville, Senior Curator, Fashion & Textiles, NGV
  • Live talk and demonstration on the history of three pigments: ochre, cochineal, and lapis lazuli with David Coles, Founder, Langridge Artist Colours
  • The science of colour with Raymonda Rajkowski, Conservator of Paintings, NGV, and Louise Wilson, Conservator of Paper, NGV
  • This course is part of NGV Adult Learning, offering online courses, in-person courses, talks and livestreamed events to support avid learners of all ages to confidently embrace the world of art, design and ideas. Learn more


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