The Art of Fresco Painting
Fresco, the art of painting on a fresh plaster surface, is one of the most durable of all painting media. The technique dates back thousands of years, with examples from ancient Egypt, Minoan Crete, Rome and Byzantium. Fresco was rediscovered in the Renaissance era, resulting in Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The art of fresco painting has been revived in recent times-in this talk we will visit a notable fresco project that is underway right now in Santa Rosa. Learn about the age-old technique and its many uses over time, in this illustrated presentation with art historian Lynn Ostling.
Lynn Ostling Bio
Lynn Ostling is a retired professor of Art History who taught at Sonoma State and Santa Rosa Junior College for over 25 years. Ms. Ostling graduated with honors from Stanford University, and completed her graduate work at UC Berkeley, specializing in Classical Greek and Renaissance studies. She has lectured widely in the field of Art History, including recent presentations here at Oakmont on King Tut's tomb, the art of the Middle Ages, and the "four Davids" of Renaissance art.
