Colour on Canvas

A Multi-sensory History of Art

Centrally positioned on a white background is a detail from a painting. Only the golden curls of a woman and the edge of her red lips are visible. Above the image, the title Color on Canvas is written in large black letters.

Off Stream, in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind in Greece, organised a unique series of Art History lectures addressed equally to blind, visually impaired and sighted persons.

The Colour on Canvas project is a pioneering approach to Art History education, aiming to introduce participants to fundamental concepts of artistic creation and key movements from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century.

Through a blend of historical insights, tactile representations and musical stimuli, participants explored the movements of Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, with the lectures culminating in the study of Fauvism and Expressionism.

In the center of a white background, there is a detail of a painting where abstract red and beige colors can be seen. Above the image, the title Color on Canvas is written in black letters.

The series comprised six lectures, held online from 23rd October to 18th December 2024. 22 people from around Greece attended the series of lectures.

The Colour on Canvas project is implemented by the National Federation of the Blind in collaboration with Off Stream, with financial support from the Greek Ministry of Culture.

In the center of a white background, there is a detail of a painting where abstract purple and red colors can be seen. Above the image, the title Color on Canvas is written in black letters.

Organisation & Management: National Federation of the Blind (E.O.T.)
Scientific Responsibility: Off Stream
Course Development & Implementation: Stela Anastasaki, Art historian (Off Stream)
Course Content Consultants: Themis Veleni, Kalliopi Gkika, Charikleia Kanari
Consultants for Tactile Artwork Representations: Philippa Trachana, Vivi Tsavalia, Theodora Fardela
Design of Artwork Representations: Mariza Tsakona
Visual Identity: Mariza Tsakona, Dimitris Lelakis

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Colour on Canvas