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TICKETS AVAILABLEDATE: Friday 15 May 2026
WELCOME RECEPTION: 18:15 to 19:00 LECTURE + Q&A SESSION: 19:00 to 21:00 LECTURER: Zoran Arizanovic LANGUAGE: English LIMIT: 45 attendees maximum DISCOUNT ENTRANCE COST: €12,50 per person when you combine this lecture with Nancy ter Horst's preceding lecture (€25,- total for both) STANDARD ENTRANCE COST: €15,- per person PARKING: Free |
This lecture is accompanied by a presentation by Nancy ter Horst the week prior, who will discuss the history of classical art and its enduring significance today. There is a discount package deal for attendees who join both lectures.
The Classical Tradition:
Materials & Techniques of the Ancient World
How did ancient paintings survive for thousands of years? And why do they still feel so alive today?
Far from being purely intuitive, ancient painters were deeply knowledgeable about their materials. In Roman Egypt, artists created the striking Fayum portraits using encaustic painting, mixing pigment with hot wax to produce a luminous and durable surface. In Pompeii, wall paintings were executed in buon fresco, where colour is applied directly onto wet plaster, becoming part of the wall itself. Fine details were often added later using a secco techniques, or egg tempera for precision.
To preserve their work, artists even applied protective coatings such as ganosis, a thin layer of wax that helped maintain colour and surface quality over time. These methods reveal a sophisticated balance between artistry and material knowledge, one that continues to inform painting practices today.
In addition to exploring these traditional methods, this lecture also includes a practical demonstration of preparing and applying egg tempera, offering insight into one of the most enduring painting techniques in Western art. It’s an opportunity not only to understand these processes, but to consider how they might be explored in your own work.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical knowledge, or experiment with new approaches in your practice: this lecture offers a deep dive into the artistic tools and methods of the ancient world.
This lecture is accompanied by a presentation by Nancy ter Horst the week prior, who will discuss the history of classical art and its enduring significance today. There is a discount package deal for attendees who join both lectures. More Info >
Far from being purely intuitive, ancient painters were deeply knowledgeable about their materials. In Roman Egypt, artists created the striking Fayum portraits using encaustic painting, mixing pigment with hot wax to produce a luminous and durable surface. In Pompeii, wall paintings were executed in buon fresco, where colour is applied directly onto wet plaster, becoming part of the wall itself. Fine details were often added later using a secco techniques, or egg tempera for precision.
To preserve their work, artists even applied protective coatings such as ganosis, a thin layer of wax that helped maintain colour and surface quality over time. These methods reveal a sophisticated balance between artistry and material knowledge, one that continues to inform painting practices today.
In addition to exploring these traditional methods, this lecture also includes a practical demonstration of preparing and applying egg tempera, offering insight into one of the most enduring painting techniques in Western art. It’s an opportunity not only to understand these processes, but to consider how they might be explored in your own work.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical knowledge, or experiment with new approaches in your practice: this lecture offers a deep dive into the artistic tools and methods of the ancient world.
This lecture is accompanied by a presentation by Nancy ter Horst the week prior, who will discuss the history of classical art and its enduring significance today. There is a discount package deal for attendees who join both lectures. More Info >
Artist & Lecturer Zoran Arizanovic
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Zoran Arizanovic was born in 1972 in former Yugoslavia. He studied painting at Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, and worked professionally as VFX artist on films and games in London, UK and in Germany.
Currently, he and teaches art at BUAS Breda, The Netherlands. |
Studio doors open at 18:15 for a welcome reception, and Zoran's lecture and Q&A session begins at 19:00. Parking is free and is available directly in front of the studio building.
This event is limited to a maximum of 45 attendees. An automated email is sent to confirm your reservation. You receive a discount if you book this lecture together with Nancy ter Horst's preceding lecture.
Need to cancel your reservation? Cancellations may be made by emailing us at: [email protected]
Cancellations made before Wednesday 13 May are fully refunded.
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