The medium of egg tempera was used by the ancient Egyptians, perfected by the Byzantine icon painters, and flourished during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This Exhibition features egg tempera paintings by contemporary artists who have revitalized the medium by utilizing fresh subject matter and modern approaches.
A multidisciplinary celebration of the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci in commemoration of the 550th anniversary of his birth.
Lectures:
A Close Look at two portraits by Leonardo – 7pm, Tuesday April 2, 2002.
Why ‘Style,’ Why Now? Leonardo Through the Looking Glass – 2pm, Sunday, April 7.
Detecting da Vinci: Leonardo’s First Painting – 7pm, Tuesday, April 9.
The Two Leonardos: Integrating Science and Art -2 pm, Sunday, April 14.
The Anatomy Drawings of Leonnardo: Process and Change -7pm, Tuesday, April 16.
Leonardo Drawings – 2pm, Sunday, April 21.
Faces- Real and Ideal -7pm, Tuesday, April 23.
Linked to the humanistic tradition of Thomas Eakins and Rembrandt, and reminiscent of the poses of Edgar Degas, these exquisite figure studies by Moses Soyer, from a private collection, reveal the fluid grace with a touch of melancholy typical of Soyer’s best work.
A unique, mixed media installation celebrating the spirit and tradition of the African American church of the cultural south.
A selection of recent paintings by this important Virginia artist whose intensely spiritual and dream-like canvases evoke the surrealistic imagery of Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte.
This exhibition highlights works by Julien Binford, Emil Schnellock, Eric Isenburger, Elena Krupenski, Tetsuo Ochikubo, Dorothy Duggan Van Winckel, Jerri Clark Potvin, and the art student winners of the Annual Melchers Gray Purchase Award.
duPont Gallery
Opening: April 13-24, 2001
