Sunday, April 16, 2006
Lianne Krueger Sullivan
I had a wonderful visit with Lianne this weekend (she came over to talk with me about our mutual interests in teaching anatomy/figure drawing). She is a professional medical illustrator wth a degree from Johns Hopkins University and now also teaches a variety of art courses at Brookhaven College. Check out her beautiful work on her beautiful website.
The issues she brought up are fascinating … questions really. What role should anatomy play in a life drawing class? Could/should anatomy lessons be reinforced with 3d modelling lessons? Is a structural drawing class necessary as a precursor to life drawing/anatomical drawing? — Ultimately, all of these questions are complicated by the aspect of time. All are great ideas, but a program only has two or four years. So the bigger question becomes: what should an art program consist of? This is a great conversation because everyone always has an opinion. Plus, I think the sophistication of new technology makes the question relevant; and the answer is not merely throwing in a photoshop/video (new media) class here and there. The answer is something much more integrated that treats technology as a tool rather than a topic. Discuss.
posted by chrisjag at 09:51pm
4 Comments Add your own
1. Steven LaRose | April 18th, 2006 at 8:10 am
I’ve been following your blog for what, a month? I would LOVE to come up with a ciriculum with you. It would have to be a four year plan I feel. And not be restricted by what can be done in institutions currently, or limited by funding, but initially a pure brain-storm of what would be perfect. Work out the reality later.
2. chrisjag | April 18th, 2006 at 9:00 am
The “reality” is usually the problem. But is sure is fun thinking outside the box. I’d be curious to hear your philosophy first — for each year of development. What are your values?
3. Steven LaRose | April 19th, 2006 at 8:26 am
I will have to do this, this summer.
It seems like a healthy assignment.
“What is your philosophy? and please outline your values. Give examples and a four year lesson plan” I don’t think a teacher or school ever gave me such a document or book. Could it be an interactive program or another blog or the foundation for a movement? Alas. . . I have to go to work.
4. Christopher Jagers »&hellip | October 24th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
[…] After the lecture, we went to have dinner, and were joined by Lianne Sullivan (who also has a background in dissection). A very interesting dinner full of great dissection conversation! Getting to know Frank (a little) personally has also been a pleasure. A truly kind person with amazing zeal. For instance, I learned he also has a passion for sailing and chocolate. […]
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