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Lecture - 'Modelling Leonardo' by Prof Martin Kemp
The Historical and Archival Research Group (HARG) of the Centre for Fine Art Research (CFAR), Birmingham Institute of Art and Design.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
5.30 pm drinks and nibbles, for 6.00 pm.
Venue: The Lecture Theatre, BIAD School of Art, Birmingham City University, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX
Martin Kemp
Emeritus Professor in the History of Art
Oxford University
'MODELLING LEONARDO'
In all his areas of activity Leonardo was aspiring to understand nature so well in terms of underlying causes that he could re-make it in a variety of ways. In this sense the Mona Lisa and the Flying Machine are the same kind of thing. He is therefore a very good subject for the building of models reconstructing his ideas and creations, using a range of techniques from physical models to computer graphics.
Contact name for further information: Dr Sue May, HARG co-ordinator: susan.may@bcu.ac.uk
Admission free but please ensure that you book a place: email biadresearch@bcu.ac.uk or tel 0121 331 7823.
Event details
- Martin Kemp 'Modelling Leonardo'
- Location: The Lecture Theatre, BIAD School of Art, Birmingham City University, Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX
- Date: Wednesday, 29th September 2010 - Sunday, 29th August 2010
In all his areas of activity Leonardo was aspiring to understand nature so well in terms of underlying causes that he could re-make it in a variety of ways. In this sense the Mona Lisa and the Flying Machine are the same kind of thing. He is therefore a very good subject for the building of models reconstructing his ideas and creations, using a range of techniques from physical models to computer graphics.