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Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Often described as the “Architect to the Stars,” Paul Williams--first African-American member and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects--had a prolific career that spanned almost 60 years. He was equally comfortable working with Southern California historical styles and modern design, and became known for designs that were stylized and elegant. His vast body of work stretches from Beverly Hills to New York, and includes such luminary...
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
NEW! The hotel industry in America began with simple New England country inns and taverns, progressed to grand hotels with the growth of major American cities, and culminated in the sophisticated boutique hotels of today. As America grew, the need for accommodations for travelers spurred the development of the hospitality industry while advancing the popular architectural styles of the time. Through lecture and slide illustration, explore...
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Spring Lecture Series:The Western Works of Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright’s love affair with the Western part of the United States embodied a symbolic interaction between art, humans, and nature in his buildings. Moved by an environment so different from the context of his earlier works, he conceived works in the states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. From his choice of concrete block...
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The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York City, that spanned the 1920s and ushered in an unprecedented phase of African-American literary and artistic development. Writers such as Dr. Alain Locke and Langston Hughes along with artists such as Archibald Motley, Aaron Douglas, and Loïs Mailou Jones celebrated their culture to bring ethnic consciousness and a new identity into their artistic...
In between World War I and World War II, the artistic endeavors of a group of painters known as the Mexican Muralists evolved from the pre-Columbian roots of the artists, as well as a desire to address the political and social transformation of the modern age. The members of this group often used large-scale mural paintings in order to convey their messages, as public murals could be viewed by the general public, regardless of social class....
Winter Lecture: Religious Art and Architecture from the Catacombs of Rome through the Gothic Cathedrals(Remote Live) NEW! Tracing the development of religious art and architecture from its inception in the Early Christian and Jewish period during Roman times to the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe, this class explores and richly illustrates the influences of symbolism and pictorial representations of religious images in Europe and the Middle East. ...
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The "rebirth" of the arts during the Renaissance period gave rise to the importance of patronage in the arts. As Italy became the cultural center of Europe and the cradle of the new ideas of humanism, its wealthy families supported fine and decorative arts in the creation of opulent interiors. Explore the splendid art, magnificent architecture, and luxurious decorative arts that graced the homes of the Renaissance. The lives of these wealthy patrons...
The Role of the Royal Mistress in the Design of Great French Palaces A taste for elegance and luxurious refinement created a world in which royal mistresses--with almost unlimited spending power--could tap the talents of their country's best painters and decorative artists to embellish their kings' palaces and residences. Explore the lives of influential mistresses to the French kings--including Madame du Pompadour and Madame du Barry--within the...
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The unique culture and climate of California offered a splendid variety of opportunities for the architects and designers of our built environment throughout the 20th century. Explore the lives and works of such distinguished California architects and designers as Julia Morgan, Wallace Neff, Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, John Lautner, and others who have brought their unique individuality of style to the California lands...
Spring Lecture Series: Early 20th Century Women Designers Women designers of the early 20th century had a profound influence on the way we perceive, experience, and enjoy our built environments, interiors, and decorative objects. This illustrated lecture explores the work and influence of such designers and architects as Elsie de Wolfe, Julia Morgan, Eileen Gray, Lilly Reich, and others. Their lives and the beauty of their enduring designs...
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Explore the vibrant cultural heritage of the Southwest and early California through the lens of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and Malibu Potteries tile. Embark on a docent-led tour of the stunning Adamson House and immerse yourself in the resplendent beauty of Serra Retreat's gardens. Discover the rich history and influences behind these architectural wonders.
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