November 29, 2022
The ICAA is a nonprofit educational organization committed to promoting and preserving the practice, understanding, and appreciation of classical design.
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: NEW THIS ISSUE
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Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) was one of the most influential collectors, philanthropists, and businesswomen of the twentieth century. She designed and decorated a multitude of impressive residences, notably Hillwood, Washington, DC (1955), which she bequeathed to the public following her death. For many of these residences, she relied on and collaborated with a select number of designers, architects, and dealers, including Sir Joseph Duveen, French & Company, and McMillan Inc., among others. Through these relationships, and as a result of her frequent travels overseas, she developed an interest in French 18th-century art and design. This lecture, presented by Rebecca Tilles, explores Post’s passion for French interiors and her design and replication of the French Drawing Room in many of her residences, culminating at Hillwood.
This lecture is also presented as part of The Françoise and Andrew Skurman Lecture Series on Classical French Architecture.
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HOLIDAY: GIFTS FOR CLASSICISTS
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The Classicist No. 19
The Classicist is an annual journal dedicated to the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts. Focused on the state of Texas, the newly-published Classicist No. 19, guest edited by Stephen Fox, explores the state’s rich architectural history as well as contemporary examples of classical design through professional and student portfolios as well as academic articles authored by leaders within the field.
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The Golden City
Written by Henry Hope Reed and first published in 1959, The Golden City is a seminal, critical document that developed one of the earliest and most compelling arguments against the then-dominant hegemony of modernism by reawakening interest in the value of our country’s built patrimony, particularly with respect to its notable classical architecture, classical sculpture, and ornament in the built environment. The book’s argument remains valuable today.
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The ICAA's Diana Pin
Make a powerful statement in support of classicism: the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is proud to offer this elegant decorative pin featuring the iconic figure of Diana as originally envisioned by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, flanked by two Ionic columns and accompanied by the founding date of Henry Hope Reed's Classical America, the progenitor organization of the ICAA.
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1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Presented by architectural historian Francis Morrone, this course represents part one of a survey of architecture of roughly the last one hundred years, from World War I to the present day, in New York City, with reference to specific buildings and architectural trends around the world.
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: PREVIOUS ISSUE
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For enthusiasts of gardening, art, or architecture, Wethersfield Estate and Garden is unlike any other place on earth. A masterwork array of Italianate gardens, bucolic American landscapes, and Rococo-inspired artworks, the lifelong creation of collector Chauncey Devereux Stillman is a rich blend of styles and tastes, and contemplation of its striking beauty offers enticing glimpses into the mind of its founder.
On a gorgeous fall day, the ICAA and Wethersfield continued their longstanding partnership by hosting a garden tour, lecture, and luncheon. Mitch Owens, American editor of The World of Interiors, presented a lecture about Wethersfield's history that delved into Stillman's early life, analyzed the artistic influences on the estate's architecture and design, and reflected on the enduring partnership between Stillman and Pietro Annigoni, the artist of Wethersfield's astounding frescoes and one of the twentieth century's greatest portrait painters. The filmed lecture is now available to watch online in its entirety.
Presented as part of the Bunny Mellon Curricula at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. The ICAA is very grateful to the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation for its generous support of this program, along with the Curricula's Lead Sponsor Hollander Design Landscape Architects, Continuing Education and Public Programs Sponsor Charlotte Moss, Garden Prize Sponsor Harrison Design, Garden Symposium Sponsor Kathryn M. and Ronald J. Herman Jr. Charitable Foundation, and Film Series Sponsor Janice Parker Landscape Architects. |
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS
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January 7th-14th, 2023
60 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 4 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW | 64 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
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May 18th-21st, 2023
20 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: CONTINUING EDUCATION
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December 2nd, 2022
1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW & 1.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Building Craft)
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December 6th & 8th, 2022
3 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 3 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Mouldings) for attendance at both sessions
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: AWARDS & PRIZES
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The Alma Schapiro Prize
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce entries for the 2022 Alma Schapiro Prize are now open. The Prize serves to advance the career of an artist recipient and to foster the continuity of knowledge of the classical tradition as a vital aspect of contemporary culture around the globe, and the winner will enjoy a three-month affiliated fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, the premier American overseas center for independent study and research in the fine arts and humanities. The deadline for submissions is December 12th, 2022.
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ADDITIONAL DEADLINES
December 16th, 2022
January 16th, 2023
March 1st, 2023
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: PUBLIC PROGRAMS & LECTURES
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Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
Virtual, Open to the Public
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Thursday, December 15th, 2022
In-Person, Open to the Public
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DUE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?
If your membership is due for renewal, or if you would like to join and support the ICAA, you can do so on our website.
By renewing today, you will remain connected to the ICAA’s diverse programming, publications, and community, while also supporting our educational programs and courses, lectures, workshops, scholarships, and more.
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA TRAVEL PROGRAMS
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February 26th - March 1st, 2023
Mansions of Los Angeles
Enjoy privileged invitations into some of L.A.’s most spectacular addresses, studios, and collections amassed by preeminent figures from the art, architecture, and film worlds on a sophisticated itinerary which will also include meals at the homes of local design insiders, and the chance to engage with other aficionados in discussion about the past, present, and future design landscape of L.A.
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Join fellow classicists for a journey to Sicily that will include stays in stunning hotels, walking tours, luncheons, cocktails, and dinners at private villas and palazzos, and of course visits to the remarkable architectural treasures of the region, including the Greek ruins at Segesta and the Valley of the Temples.
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May 27th - June 5th, 2023
The ICAA is pleased to partner with Classical Excursions to present this week-long excursion to discover the beautiful and unique Gustavian style of architecture and decoration in Sweden, including visits to Drottningholm Palace, Gunnebo, and Gustav III’s Pavilion at Haga, among other remarkable destinations.
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA CHAPTER ONLINE EVENTS
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