In this lecture demonstration, Tony van Hasselt shows how generations of mastes through the ages have passed down their knowledge and experience to us. Althouhg styles have changed, this advice about design and composition is still valid and used today. Since artists are visually oriented, van Hasselt has taken most of thse tried and true principles, wrapped them into neat bundles and designed an instantly recognizable visual symbol for each. The result? The Building Blocks of Painting keeps you on track during the painting process and heps analyze problems in unfinished work. 90 min.