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Concrete Jungle - Drawing in the Barbican Conservatory

This drawing workshop is all about contrasts - the Brutalist architecture of the Barbican Conservatory presents great contrasts of textures and form. Take as long as you like - 15 minutes or 2 hours, we want you to enjoy using your hands, and making a drawing from scratch.  Below are some thoughts about drawing this space, together with some hints for getting the best out your materials. Just hover over a box for more info. 

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Le Corbusier
Ronchamp Chapel
Le Corbusier
Ronchamp Chapel
ErnoGoldfinger
Plywood Armchair
ErnoGoldfinger
Plywood Armchair
ErnoGoldfinger
Plywood Armchair
Martha Graham
Cave of the Heart no.1.
Martha Graham
Cave of the Heart no.1.
Lucienne Day
Calyx - Grey
Lucienne Day
Calyx - Grey
Lucienne Day
Calyx - Grey
Henri Matisse
Patterned dress
Henri Matisse
Patterned dress
Chinese Horse
Ancestor - 19,000BCE
Chinese Horse
Ancestor - 19,000BCE
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