History of American Finishes
Our perception of architecture is colored, literally, by the finishes and decorative treatments we see on and within buildings. How did the materials of paint change over time? How did changes in architectural fashion manifest themselves in the choice and placement of colors on a building? And how can we understand what paints were used in a particular building at a particular time? A broad survey of the interior and exterior finishes (paint, varnish, gilding) typically used on American architecture from the 18th to the mid-20th centuries will provide a context for the closer examination of the historic finishes on a building on the Drew campus. Students will be introduced to basic techniques of paint analysis, and have an opportunity to try some out on their own.
Instructor: Janet Foster; Date: Saturday, April 21; Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm; Cost: $115
