Hosted by the ICAA New England Chapter | 6 Credits toward the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Analytical Drawing) | 6 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
Sketching historic sites provides participants with practical knowledge of tradition as manifest in the architecture. In 1887, ambitious businessman Frederick W. Vanderbilt (1856-1938) and his wife, philanthropist Louise (1854-1926) purchased two parcels of land to build a Newport "summer cottage." While the house was still under construction in 1888, The Newport Mercury reported that it was the largest and most expensive residence in America. The Vanderbilts commissioned Boston firm Peabody & Stearns to design the house and landscape firm F.L. & J.C. Olmsted the grounds. Peabody & Stearns were among the most popular architects of the Gilded Age. In Newport they also designed Vinland, Rockhurst, and the original Breakers (which was destroyed by fire in 1892). Today, the Olmsted firm is best known for the landscape design of Central Park in New York City and the United States Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C.
In 1958, Doris Duke reopened Rough Point and established a seasonal residence in Newport. She relocated the art collection from her family's 5th Avenue mansion in New York to Rough Point and continued to fill the house with new pieces of art.
Participants follow in the great tradition of architects and artists who have learned from drawing in situ. One may take a thousand photos of a subject and may not know it. .. but if one spends some time drawing the same object ... you will have it in your mind forever. To draw is to see. The program focuses on the enduring vitality and continuity of the classical tradition through the means of observational and analytical drawing. The morning session will be spent drawing the interior of the house with special attention to the architectural details. The afternoon will be spent sketching the exterior as it relates to the landscape.
Instructor: David Pearson
Mr. Pearson has instructed numerous urban sketching tours for the Â鶹AV and Art and the American Society of Landscape Architects. His most recent tours were in The Berkshires and Newport, Rhode Island for the New England ICAA Chapter.
COURSE FORMAT: Course instruction combines brief lectures and interior and plein air drawing. The majority of class time will involve sketching the architecture and landscape of the Rough Point Estate. The class will begin with a brief introduction to the history of the site and will talk about various drawing techniques for in situ drawing. Guidance will be provided by the instructor.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: None required. Course content is suitable for those with limited exposure to drawing in situ or for the more seasoned artist.
Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory Prerequisites: None required AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: April 28, 2028 Provider Number: G193 Provider Statement: The Â鶹AV & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Â鶹AV Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
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