The Culture Concept Circle is a friendly meeting forum for arts and culture lovers. Our aim is to provide a variety of opportunities and methods for you to receive excellent information about the world of art, antiques, design, music and culture, including eventually on-line forum discussions.
Become a Member of ‘The Circle’ and gain access to our Online Video Course – Evolution of Art, Design & Style
The course was a one year part time Diploma Course taught for thirteen years at the Australian Academy of Decorative Arts (Sydney) and the Academy of Design and Decorative Arts (Brisbane). It draws together the threads of art, design and style development into the context of historical events, intellectual and philosophical ideas and social change.
It provides you with a foundation knowledge of arts and cultural development in the western world from antiquity to the twenty first century to build upon. It seeks to
• give you a valuable broad-based foundation knowledge to build on
• help you to sort out your study and style preferences
• assist you to sort out your creative career options
• enrich your travel experiences
• expand your personal and professional horizons
• embolden your endeavour and enterprise
Join us and the world will never look quite the same again
simply irresistible…the arts, in all their forms, enliven our experiences, inspire our endeavours, expand enterprise, shape our identity and contribute to our well being art design and music represent the very essence of our culture its attitudes and philosophies its fashions and passions join us and change the way you view the world gain the confidence to invest in art inspire the creation of beautiful and thought-provoking works theatre music architecture gardens painting sculpture ceramics textiles and costume are design and art disciplines that best reflect our cultural evolution C19 social commentator John Ruskin said fine art was where the hand, head and the heart of man went together art and design history knowledge is vital for anyone seeking to make their way in the world today legendary restaurateur Claude Terrail said the new art of living is the art of living that has always been, except for a few small inventions and, nothing should be taken more seriously than pleasure itself we make history by reinventing everything eternal in our past
Founded by Carolyn McDowall and based in Australia, The Culture Concept has provided design solutions for interior design clients, designed, developed, directed and produced continuing decorative arts education courses and, created, produced and presented music and special community events for government, corporate and community clients.
Online Video Course – Evolution of Art, Design & Style – Course Outline
Testimonials*
“…you have added so much to our lives over the years. Our travel has come alive, and our interest in music and gardens has flourished’ Prof Graham & Mrs Enid Cooksley, Queensland
“…The course was a life transforming process. One had an entire new world to explore” Dixie Ann Middleton, Family Lawyers, Brisbane
“Your events were always mounted with great professionalism and flair…Thank you also for your interest in and support of the Conservatorium’s efforts in the area of early music” Assoc. Prof. Peter Roennfeldt, Director Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium
“Carolyn, I think I’ve mentioned in the past, that in all my 30 years of living in New York City, and attending lectures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – I encountered few lecturers who could match your ability to bring a subject so vividly to life and place it in context. You have the rare ability to present a rich tapestry of history, both religious and secular, and to illuminate social customs, philosophy, literature, poetry, music and dance – as a background against which to comprehend and interpret all the arts – not just painting and sculpture”. Carol Nina Clark, Brisbane
“…you did so much to raise the level of awareness of the decorative arts and added to the cultural life of the city” John Weaver, Brisbane
“…I will remember you and the Academy in Brisbane fondly for the enlightenment you brought and the widening of vistas across the cultural world” Cecily Dean, Brisbane
“During the years that I have known Carolyn, first as a teacher, then employer and now friend, I have witnessed her great enthusiasm…and total energy in which she puts into achieving the best outcome possible. The course not only satisfied my personal interest and quest for knowledge but has enabled me to expand my interest in Australian heritage. This is of particular relevance in my current role as an elected Councillor where my special interest has been the City of Sydney heritage” Phillip Black, Deputy Lord Mayor, Sydney 2006 – 2010
Image: Glass Table Courtesy Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
*All testimonials were provided in written form”.
simply irresistible…the arts, in all their forms, enliven our experiences, inspire our endeavours, expand enterprise, shape our identity and contribute to our well being art design and music represent the very essence of our culture its attitudes and philosophies its fashions and passions join us and change the way you view the world gain the confidence to invest in art inspire the creation of beautiful and thought-provoking works theatre music architecture gardens painting sculpture ceramics textiles and costume are design and art disciplines that best reflect our cultural evolution C19 social commentator John Ruskin said fine art was where the hand, head and the heart of man went together art and design history knowledge is vital for anyone seeking to make their way in the world today legendary restaurateur Claude Terrail said the new art of living is the art of living that has always been, except for a few small inventions and, nothing should be taken more seriously than pleasure itself we make history by reinventing everything eternal in our past
