In this online class Paul DuSold demonstrates how and why great paintings affect us by making copies of important paintings.

As the painting develops, Paul describes every step of his experience walking in the footsteps of the artist who created the original.

By watching the recreation of a painting from start to finish the viewer sees how the qualities of color, shape, light and shadow and space engage the imagination as the painting goes from a blank canvas to a finished work.  By seeing the painting develop, the student experiences how the painting works, and more fully grasps the aesthetic intention of the artist.

Art historical and social context will also be explored.

In this series beginning April 16, we will examine the work of three important painters of the 19th century.

Edward Manet was considered a rebel who painted scenes of contemporary Parisian life in a manner influenced by Italian and Spanish old master painters. Painting contemporary subject matter was entirely unorthodox to viewers at that time. However, he did not consider himself an impressionist.

Berthe Morisot was an impressionist. She studied with Corot and embraced plein aire painting as well as scenes of private life. Morisot worked with Manet and was painted by him several times.  She later married his brother Eugene Manet.

Fantin Latour was a good friend of Manets and painted his portrait several times.  Fantin and Manet made important contributions to the history of Still Life painting.