History of Furniture and Ornamentation (Part 1)

From Ancient Egyptian and Classical design to the Postmodern Era, furniture and ornamentation reflect the various design movements that occurred in Europe, America and other areas of the world throughout the last three millennia. This course discusses furniture and ornamental styles, especially as related to architectural and interior symbolism and materials, including social, political and religious influences. Construction techniques and types of materials are discussed, including fresco, tile, glass, metals, woods, inlays, fabrics and other decorative elements. This six-week course will cover antiquity through the 18th century. Part 2 to come in 2024.

Eleanor Schrader, MA, is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world.  She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. Schrader is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York.  She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50 and older seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

Register

Register by Sept. 5 at 3 p.m.