Throughout history the study of anatomy has played a major role in the education of both the representational painter and sculptor. Recognizing and understanding both the skeleton and the muscles and how they affect movement, form and surface anatomy are skills that help the artist in both accurately capturing nature and using more creative freedom while working with the figure. Écorché refers to a traditional way of studying anatomy by either drawing or sculpting the figure without skin.
During the course students learn about the construction of the full skeleton, including the surface muscles and the proportions of the figure. They begin by first sculpting the bones and then adding the muscles one by one, on one side of the sculpture, leaving the skeleton on the other side for reference.
The course starts with a set of lectures during the morning to prepare the student to sculpt during the afternoons and then moves quickly to sculpting full days with occasional lectures. Students are expected to continue after class to work independently on their ecorché sculptures. The material used is oil-based clay that allows for flexibility and maximum control over small details. The lectures together with daily individual critiques ensure that each student gains a deep understanding of anatomy and gets a taste of how the skills studied during the course helped great artists of the past in creating their masterpieces.
Beginning – Intermediate – Advanced levels welcome.
Maximum enrollment 15 students.
COURSE FEE
17 000 SEK
COURSE DATES
| Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Jan 11 | Apr 12 |
| Oct 19 | Jan 25 | Apr 26 |
| Nov 2 | Feb 8 | May 10 |
| Nov 16 | Feb 22 | May 24 |
| Nov 30 | Mar 8 | June 7 |
CLASS HOURS
10.00-16.00
- 4 hours of instructed sculpting time
- 1h lunch break
- Independent study 16.00-20.00
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 60 hours instruction in English
- 60 hours independent study
- Individual critiques
- Use of armature, clay, all sculpting tools and materials
- Extended Access to the studios and school facilities after class until 8 pm
Anatomy books required (not included in tuition):
– Paul Richer, Artistic Anatomy (The most important reference for the skeleton)
– Eliot Goldfinger, Human Anatomy for Artists (The most important reference for the muscles)
