Learning from the Masters: The Illustration Methods of Hubert Robert and Humphry Repton

4 AIA LUs and 4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture

This one-day drawing and painting program in Greenwich, Connecticut focuses on the subjects of freehand sketching and painting as integral tools of design--disegno.

The course is centered on examining and practicing the methods of two 18th and 19th century masters: French Classical designer and artist, Hubert Robert, and English landscape designer, Humphry Repton. The three-part session concludes with a design exercise employing the two learned methods and techniques.

An important goal of the course is to improve the illustration and design skills of the participants while highlighting the intertwined relationship between both. In addition to learning the complementary skills of freehand ink sketching and watercolor wash techniques, participants will examine the design approaches and methods of illustration of two different masters practicing in rural and urban settings. Both perspectives, the Classical and the Picturesque, constitute an integral part of the design approaches embraced, synthesized, and practiced by prominent 19th century American architects and landscape designers such as H. H. Richardson, Peabody and Stearns, McKim Mead & White, and Frederick Law Olmstead. The course uses drawing to reexamine the discourse between the two design perspectives.

Image: "Hubert Robert." Jean-Francois Mejanes. Musee du Louvre, Paris, 2006. Cabinet des dessins/Drawing Gallery, 13. Published in association with 5 Continents Editions srl, Milan.

Registration for this course is full. If you are interested in attending, please call 212-730-9646 ext. 112.

Materials

Participants are required to come prepared with the following drawing and painting tools and materials:

Three easy-to-carry plein-air watercolor sketchbooks/pads with suggested sizes ranging roughly between 3.5" x 5", 6" x 8", and 6" x 9". Hand-made, textured, smooth, cold or hot pressed paper options are encouraged for exploration.
A quality plein-air watercolor set--a metal box whose lid doubles as a mixing palette--with at least 6 colors in cake or tube form; Sennelier or Daler Rowney metal boxes are recommended.
Quality sable brushes, pocket or reversible, of three various sizes ranging from 2 to 10. Sizes 2, 6, and 10 would be sufficient.
Two Japanese Platinum Carbon Ink Pens with Platinum Fountain Pen Converters, available at jetpens.com or amazon.com (example of a compatible pen here). Waterproof ink will be provided.

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Greenwich Arts Council

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What You Will Learn

Familiarity with the design works and illustration techniques of the two masters
Experience in studying masterpieces and developing analytical tools for deeper comprehension
Practice in the two different methods and approaches to disegno through freehand sketching in ink and watercolor wash techniques
Critical visual and illustration skills
Different design perspectives on the relationships between the subjects of architecture and both urban and natural landscapes
Knowledge of the Classical and Picturesque spatial compositions and the interrelationships between them
A better understanding of French and English origins of American classical and traditional architecture

Instructors

Kahlil Hamady

Architect, Hamady Architects LLC

Leslie-Jon Vickory

Designer, Hamady Architects LLC

FAQ

How do I register for an upcoming ICAA continuing education course?

To register for a continuing education course hosted by the ICAA National Office, you can use the registration link noted on the program page, email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x112. ICAA Chapters manage course registration for their own events. While Chapter programs may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and information on how to register.

Does the ICAA offer the same continuing education courses seasonally?

The ICAA National Office does not offer recurring continuing education classes on a regular basis, but aims to offer future sessions of classes whose demand exceeded capacity. Core classes are generally offered annually or semi-annually. The frequency of ICAA Chapter courses varies by region.

Which courses count towards the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture?

You can find a list of the ICAA's core curriculum subject areas along with more details about the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture program here. For questions about specific courses that aren’t on this list, please contact [email protected].

Do I need to have prior experience to keep up in a studio-based class?

Most ICAA continuing education courses are suited to all artistic and academic backgrounds. Seasoned artists and novices alike have enjoyed and improved on their skills in ICAA classes. If a class has any pre-requisites or is recommended for a certain experience level, this will appear on the class listing on the ICAA website. While Chapter courses may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and pre-requisites.

What do I have to do to get AIA/CEU credit for a continuing education course?

In order to receive AIA credit, you will need to sign an AIA attendance sheet that is circulated with the ICAA’s own attendance sheet at the beginning of each class. You’ll provide your AIA number, if applicable, email address, and full name as it will appear on your certificate of completion, should you indicate that you would like to receive one. If you neglect to provide any of this information, or if you have questions regarding your credits, please contact [email protected]. For questions related to a regional Chapter's continuing education course, please contact that Chapter directly.

What is the difference between AIA LU and HSW credits?

Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) in architecture includes topics that relate to the structural integrity and soundness of a building or a building site. Course content must focus on these topics in order to provide HSW credits. For more information on ICAA classes that have been endorsed by the AIA for HSW credit, please contact [email protected].

I am no longer able to attend a course for which I have registered. Am I able to receive a refund of my registration payment for the course?

In many cases, you will be able to receive a full or partial refund of your course registration fee. For courses in the New York Region, you may refer to the ICAA's Continuing Education cancellation policy by clicking here.