ANNOUNCEMENT -

   The George Washington University Center for Professional Development 

Announces American Empire: 1810-1840, weekend course (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in decorative arts, September 27-29,2002 in Washington, DC

CWAS 438:  American Empire: 1810-1840
In the early nineteenth century Greek and Roman archaeological forms began to influence the decorative arts, launching a new phase of Neoclassicism. The new styles that developed in France and England quickly reached the United States, resulting in a transition from the lightness and delicacy of the Federal style to the bold, classical designs of the Empire. The course will examine American decorative arts between 1810-1840 and trace the influence of the new style through pattern books and immigrant craftsmen. Consideration will be given to significant cabinetmakers, silversmiths, and porcelain manufacturers who adopted the archeological forms and motifs and developed them into the unique variant known as "American Empire". Students may bring examples from their own collections.
Date: September 27-September 29, Time: Friday 2:00-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Washington DC - 2020 K Street NW, Cost: $461

Instructor: Walter Ritchie
Mr. Ritchie is an independent decorative arts consultant and appraiser, and 19th Century decorative arts expert.

To register call Customer Service at 202-973-1150, or go to www.cpd.gwu.edu to register on-line. 

Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts - for more information on the program go to www.cpd.gwu.edu


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