Tuesday 24 April 2012

Saul Bass was born in New York on May 8th 1920 and studied Graphic Art
at Brooklyn College, New York before moving to Los Angeles in 1946. Bass
was a pioneer graphic designer in the 1950's. Using prints of minimalist
images he created a catalogue of work for the movie industry which is still used  today.

Images courtesy of Saul Bass.com
Poster from the film 'Anatomy of a murder'


Images courtesy of Saul Bass.com
Poster from the film ' Human Factor'
 


Images courtesy of Saul Bass.com
Poster from the film 'The man with the golden arm' a poster for the film.







Friday 20 April 2012

Ansel Adams


Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer best known for his black and white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park



Image curteosy of  Fatto Quotidiano

Ansel Adams,
Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, 1960,
Image curteosy of  Fatto Quotidiano
Ansel Adams,
Fallen Tree, Kern River Canyon, Sequoia National Park, California,
silver gelatin print,


Image curteosy of Fatto Quotidiano

Ansel Adams,
Ice and Cliffs, Kaweah Gap (Frozen Lake and Cliffs, Sequoia National Park), 1932,
silver gelatin print,

Wednesday 18 April 2012

London Art Trip 2012

 The Art Trip to London was a great success with students from both AS and A2 having a wonderful time exploring the major galleries and taking in the sights. We stayed in a fabulous hotel near St Paul’s Cathedral and the students made full use of all the facilities including the health club. The pool, sauna and steam room proved very popular after a hard day drawing, sketching and researching in the galleries!  We visited the Tate Modern, The National Gallery and The National Portrait Gallery. Our artists made excellent use of their time in these galleries and came back with some valuable research and studies to help further their exam prep.
 
After a full day in the galleries we all went to see Billy Elliot at Victoria Theatre. This was an amazing show and ended with both staff & students in tears as we gave a standing ovation when the curtain fell.










The students were exemplary in their behaviour and a credit to TRC. They made the best of every moment even enjoying the crush on the tube, and the long walk back along the Thames to the hotel.
Many thanks on behalf of the Art Department to all staff and students who contributed to the success of the trip. We look forward to a repeat success in 2013!