Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: The Power of Pigment: Understanding Color in Art

The Power of Pigment: Understanding Color in Art

The history of color unveils remarkable stories—from purple dye extracted from sea snails to ultramarine blue once more precious than gold itself. Artists deploy color strategically to create pathways through their compositions, creating movement that guides your experience. These calculated decisions transform flat surfaces into dynamic spaces, influencing how you perceive depth, feeling, and significance. What hidden messages might you discover when you begin to see paintings not just as images, but as carefully orchestrated color symphonies designed to evoke emotion and direct attention?

About the presenter:
Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.

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