Deep Fakes: An Introduction to Oil Painting
PAI2109.01
Course Description
Summary
Fake news, reality television, “IRL” – asserting the veracity of our perceptions is a constant preoccupation in contemporary culture. What is real? Realism is a widely used term with multiple connotations: verisimilitude, authenticity, objectivity, truth, fact. In this course we will consider how painting reflects and/or perverts “reality” by making imitations of historical paintings. We will learn about the technical and material particularities of paint while exploring the ways in which formal choices such as color, texture, scale, and composition influence our perceptions as makers and viewers.
Learning Outcomes
- Developing and maintaining a rigorous studio practice through regular assignments and independent work
Developing the capacity for solitude and fruitful self-reflection
Augmenting problem-solving and problem-finding skills
Investigating complicated ideas by practicing the art of conversation
Developing the capacity to think together in order to collaborate successfully