Geometry for Artists and Artisans
February 25, 2009
with Michael S. Schneider
author of ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe’
Saturday March 7, 2009
10 AM – 1 PM
Downtown San Francisco
$45
Have you ever wondered why great works of art have an iconic quality?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of balanced composition and design?
Would you like to use ‘sacred geometry’ to greater effect in your own work?
In this hands-on workshop you will learn tools used by the world’s great artists.
Michael Schneider will introduce the traditional use of intentional geometric composition in the planning of the arts, crafts and architecture. The session is an investigation of the simple shapes, known as polygons, that make up the “alphabet of nature.”
We’ll learn how these shapes have been used to proportion great painting, jewelry, mosaics, sculpture, and architecture, including the beautiful designs of natural forms. Participants will learn to construct a variety of polygons upon images of multicultural art to see how they’ve been applied to composition in a variety of cultures.
The invisible but intentional geometric scheme underlying Hildegard of Bingen's "Adam Kadmon" reveals a sevenfold geometry (sacred mystery) surrounding pentagonal symmetry (life).
Participants will be shown how to develop the polygons into original schemes for use in their own creations.
Michael will also share his recent research into the geometric schemes underlying ancient Egyptian art.
TO REGISTER
Advance registration strongly suggested. Limit 20 participants
Check or Cash accepted.
inquiries to lillsizemore (at) gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING
If possible bring a compass, straightedge,
colored pencils, unlined paper, sharpener and eraser.
Supplies will also be available at class.
LOCATION
Livebooks -989 Market St., 2nd floor,
between 5th and 6th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Parking lots and BART/MUNI stops are
easily accessible.
7-fold geometric drawing by Lillian Sizemore
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