Course Summary
Explore illustrated introductions to the life and work of three 20th Century painters whose understated art speaks quietly, yet eloquently across time and space.
The artists are: the American Realist painter, Edward Hopper, the Belgian Surrealist, Rene Magritte, and the Australian painter of the urban landscape, Jeffrey Smart.
Your guide is Dr Richard Stone, who has has long been intrigued by history and fascinated by human creativity. An extended period of tertiary study produced a Degree in Art History and Music along with Diplomas in Art and Design and in Education, followed by a satisfying 30-year career as a teacher and lecturer in independent schools. Throughout his teaching career, Richard also practised as a painter and photographer and satisfied an urge to travel by developing a program of European study tours. Since the mid-90s, Richard has accompanied more than 20 groups of secondary students and adults to various destinations in search of cultural enlightenment. Richard has been teaching at the CAE since 2016, sharing his enthusiasm for history, literature and the arts through a range of talks.
Course Sessions
Wednesday, 29th January - 3 classes
$170 / $162 (conc)
Richard Stone