THE OBJECTIVE

The objective of ART - POLI is for participants to experience Japan, and

its art on their own terms exploring techniques of painting and drawing on location, with an added foundation in

the fundamentals of Japanese art history. Courses in Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking, Woodblock, Paper Making, Creative Writing, Literature, Language, Fashion, Film, Culinary and Sake Production will also be offered. 

THE RESIDENCY LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR ART - POLI Japan

1. Learning the tools and techniques

    necessary to develop a work of

    art.

2. Learning to draw on location.

3. Using observation, linear

    perspective to explore

    composition, form, color, space,

    light, shadow and texture in

    painting, drawing and photography.

4. Use of painting, drawing and

    photography for creative

    expression and travel diaries.

5. International understanding of

    Japanese  art through travel,

    experience and art history lectures.

6. Expressing different ways to

    document art by developing an art

    vocabulary.

7. Learning different ways to see art

    by viewing works in museums /

    galleries/ and or temples.

8. Understanding art as a form of

    personal expression.

THE PROCESS

Using various outdoor locations as a classroom artists will sharpen their

artistic vision and perception. They will observe, study, paint, draw and photograph Japanese landscapes, sculptures and classical paintings in and outside museums.

Sessions will be augmented with classical traditions as well as the creative process.

Artists will work in pencil, charcoal, acrylics or watercolor. Photography will also be incorporated into the residency.

THE OUTCOME

Participants will be responsible for creating a portfolio of combined images of drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography or a journal that represents Japanese art and culture.

They will also be responsible for creating a theme in photographs that represent the city. Sessions will end with an informal critique.

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