Sunday October 14 |
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Morning |
Introduction 4 hours
- Drawing: Right-Left Brain Hemispheres
(myth or reality)
- The Magic of Line: line as communication, self expression, means of interpretation, line as illusion.
(art historical examples: Picasso, Matise, Miro, Ballmer, Hofker, and Bonnet)
- Practical work based on theoretical considerations
The drawings produced will later be developed into paintings. |
Afternoon |
Perceptions of Balinese Culture (Vivek) 2 hours
- Geography and mentality
- Bali Aga and pre-history |
Evening |
- Cultural performance 2 hours
-Ubud palace |
Monday October 15 |
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Morning |
Bali chronicles and history (Vivek) 2 hours
-Balinese and non-Balinese perceptions of history |
Afternoon |
Visit the art village and gallery of Batuan 4 hours
-Benda family of painters
Visit to the famous art village of Batuan in Gianyar near Ubud to meet the well known Benda family of artists. To visit their studios and galleries and to learn from their techniques and traditions. |
Tuesday October 16 |
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Morning |
Balinese Religion and Religious Concepts (Vivek) 3 hours
- The Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata |
Afternoon |
Hands-on work following up the visit to Batuan 3 hours
-Myths, Personal Dreams, Tropical Reality |
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Morning |
Color theory - Rudolph Steiner 4 hours
- Medium: chalk pastels
- Visit to Neka gallery (Ubud) |
Afternoon |
Visit to ARMA museum (Ubud) 4 hours
- Follow up on drawing and visual creative ideas |
Thursday October 18 |
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Morning |
Balinese culture and aesthetics 3 hours
- Aesthetic concepts
- Intro. to Balinese arts, dance, music, poetry |
Afternoon |
Field trip to Puri Anyar Kerambitan
6 hours
- Historical palace
- Balinese history, culture, cuisine |
Friday October 19 |
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Morning |
Visit to Antonio Blanco Museum and Seka Museum (Ubud)
3 hours |
Afternoon |
Aspects of Balinese culture 2 hours
- Language, family, magic and mysticism |
Evening |
Cultural performance at Ubud 2 hours
- Kecak & Fire Dance |
Saturday October 20 |
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Morning |
Bali Today - Cultural and Environmental Perspectives (Vivek)
4 hours
- Drawings/painting presentation and critique Course evaluation
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Discussion about the links between the different parts of the course as a whole and individual meaning and interpretation.
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