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The ATELIER AT FLOWERFIELD presents an online lecture “Vermeer: Behind the Canvas and the Camera.” by Randall DiGiuseppe on April 24th, at 7PM.
Revered by many as the world’s greatest Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer spent his entire life and career shrouded in mystery, obscurity and financial hardship. He was all but unknown outside his hometown of Delft. Although only 36 paintings are presently attributed to him, they are regarded as some of the world’s greatest masterpieces.
Very little is known about Vermeer’s personal life and even less is known about his artistic training. His complete oeuvre reveals an artistic genius fascinated by light, optics and intimate human themes. Considered avant-garde among 17th Century Dutch masters, Vermeer’s paintings continue to fascinate, move and spark debate among artists, art historians and art lovers. Join Randall Di Giuseppe as he examines Vermeer’s posthumous rise to fame and explores several of his most renown works. There will also be an in-depth Q & Q discussion on the recent controversies regarding Vermeer’s use of the camera obscura.
Randall DiGiuseppe’s true passion has always been in fine art and teaching classical art technique. His formal art training began at the High School of Art & Design in New York City in 1983. It led him to pursue further classical study at the Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute, Long Island Academy of Fine Art and ultimately culminated in his MFA at the New York Academy of Art. He has taught classical drawing, painting, and art history at numerous art studios over the past 25 years. He conducted perspective and life drawing courses at the New York Academy of Art. He occasionally lectures and conducts tours at the Pierpont Morgan Library, the Frick Collection and Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Atelier at Flowerfield is fortunate to offer his expertise as an instructor in several courses throughout the week.
For your convenience, you may register for this FREE online lecture at https://theatelieratflowerfield.org/lectures or call 631-250-9009 for more information.
